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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Y así nació este tango is a Tango written by Isusi and composed by Isaac Garcés.
The expressive lyrics of “Y así nació este tango” capture a profound narrative of personal despair and resilience. The portrayal begins with the stark vividness of a cold, unwelcoming night where the protagonist recounts his state of destitution, evoked through the imagery of wandering aimlessly without even a cigarette. These initial verses set a somber tone, capturing a moment of intense personal adversity. The repeated lines, “Así… se encontró el motivo y así… nació este tango,” suggest that in these moments of suffering and bleakness, the inspiration for this tango was found. This refrain not only marks the birth of the tango but also symbolizes a cathartic release of buried emotions through music.
The cold night, wind, and lack of even a cigarette represent more than mere physical discomfort; they symbolize total abandonment and acute despair, enhancing the emotional gravity of the narrative. The protagonist’s journey through hardship, highlighted by phrases like “sin saber como he caído” (without knowing how I’ve fallen), deepens the depiction of a life that has spiraled out of control unexpectedly. Such symbolism intensifies the listener’s empathy towards the character’s plight. Furthermore, the line “poca cosa es un vencido” conveys a poignant resignation to defeat, underlining the societal perception of failure and the personal reckoning with one’s own broken circumstances.
Recorded in 1945, a pivotal moment towards the end of World War II, “Y así nació este tango” echoes the global atmosphere of recovery and loss. Though located far from the direct impacts of the war, Argentina in 1945 was navigating its own internal political strife and economic uncertainties. This tango, with its themes of personal loss and endurance, mirrors the resilience of a society grappling with large-scale sociopolitical changes. It reflects how individuals, amidst such troubling times, turned to art—tango, in this instance—as a form of emotional expression and cultural identity reaffirmation.
Isusi was an Argentine lyricist known for infusing his tango compositions with deep emotional narratives and a touch of personal melancholy and resilience.