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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.
Yira yira is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discepolo and composed by Enrique Santos Discepolo.
The lyric of “Yira yira” paints a somber picture of disillusionment and existential despair. The song speaks of a person who, once struck by hard times (‘cuando la suerte que es grela, te largue parao’), experiences the harsh realities of a world that shows no compassion or solidarity. The repetition of desperate circumstances culminates in a cynical realization that nothing in the world is driven by love or kindness, but rather by self-interest and indifference. This realization can be encapsulated in Discepolo’s vivid depiction of the world’s relentless betrayal and abandonment.
Key phrases like “Yira!… Yira!…” (which translates to “Spin! Spin!” from Spanish), symbolize the idea of a world that continues to move indifferently, irrespective of individual suffering. The expression paints a cruel cycle of endless spinning, emphasizing the relentless, uncaring progression of life. Discepolo uses symbols like “los tamangos” (cheap shoes) and “ese mango” (slang for money) to signify the desperate measures taken to survive. These choices reflect a society where basic needs are a constant struggle, embodying the tangibly harsh realities for the marginalized in Argentine society of the 1930s.
When “Yira yira” was composed in 1930, Argentina was experiencing significant political and economic instability. This backdrop is pivotal in understanding the song’s tone and message. The early 1930s in Argentina were marked by the onset of the Great Depression, which led to widespread unemployment and social unrest. Discepolo reflects these struggles through the lens of personal decline and societal indifference. This tango thus becomes a mirror to the disenchantment felt by many Argentines during this period, encapsulating a collective sentiment of despair and abandonment.
Enrique Santos Discepolo was an acclaimed Argentine tango composer and lyricist, noted for his profound and often poignant portrayals of social issues in his compositions.