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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 no te voy a llorar is a Tango written by Abel Aznar and composed by Luciano Leocata.
The Tango “Y no te voy a llorar” tells the story of a painful but resolute farewell. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the resolve to move beyond sorrow. The narrator addresses his beloved, urging them to leave and questioning the sincerity of their tears. The stark confrontation with the end of the relationship is coupled with a personal affirmation of surviving the ordeal without succumbing to despair.
The language used in the lyrics is straightforward but filled with emotional weight. Phrases like “Nadie sabrá si eras mala o eras buena” (No one will know whether you were bad or good) highlight the private nature of their bond, and the internal conflict faced by the protagonist. The repeated phrase, “no voy a llorar” (I will not cry), symbolizes strength and resolve, despite the evident pain marked by the ‘llanto en la garganta’ (cry in the throat). This juxtaposition vividly portrays the battle between grieving over lost love and maintaining personal dignity.
Recorded in 1953, a time post-World War II when Argentina was undergoing significant social and political changes, this tango reflects personal turmoil amidst broader societal shifts. During this era, Tango music often mirrored the complexities of urban life and personal relationships. The lyrics, set against this historic backdrop, might illustrate the broader sense of disillusionment and the striving for personal fortitude in times of change.
Abel Aznar was an Argentine lyricist known for his contribution to the Tango genre, creating works that poetically captured the essence of emotional and social themes of his time.