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Ya te arrepentirás is a Tango written by Roberto Giménez and composed by Angel Mayo.
The tango “Ya te arrepentirás” (You Will Regret It) delves into the lasting pain of separation and unfulfilled love. The narrator reflects on various attempts to find comfort in the arms of others, but these efforts fail to alleviate the enduring coldness left by a former lover’s absence. The recurrent memory of the words “you will regret it” haunts the narrator, emphasizing a prophecy of unending remorse and yearning.
The song uses vivid body and nature imagery to depict emotional states. Phrases like “I carry you in my blood, in my life” and “You are in the star that trembled last night” symbolize the deep, indelible impact the loved one has on the narrator. The reference to the trembling star hints at a distant, perhaps unreachable, light still affecting the speaker, mirroring his unshakeable memories. The “shadow desired” that the narrator seeks in the pillow represents the elusive comfort and presence of the loved one, now reduced to mere memories and shadows.
Recorded during the early 1960s in Argentina, “Ya te arrepentirás” emerges from a period rich in tango evolution, reflecting societal sentiments of longing and nostalgia prevalent in post-war Argentina. This era saw the tango transitioning into a more introspective expression, focusing less on the dance halls and more on personal emotional narratives. The lyrics reflect a deep, introspective melancholy that resonates with the broader cultural memories of loss and unrequited love.
Roberto Giménez was an influential lyricist in the tango genre, known for his poignant and heartfelt lyrics.