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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.
‘Yira yira’ captures a moment of profound disillusionment and despair. The lyrics reflect a narrative of a person who is hit hard by life’s harsh realities, finding themselves abandoned, bereft of support, and devoid of faith. The song’s narrator speaks from personal pain, urging the listener to understand that in desperate times, one might find themselves utterly alone, without any form of help or sympathy from the world. This introspective journey explores themes of loneliness, betrayal, and existential crisis, conveyed through the lens of typical life struggles.
The titular phrase “Yira yira” which translates to “everything turns” or “it goes around” in English, evokes the image of endless spinning, symbolizing a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of despair and redundancy. Key phrases such as “cuando la suerte, que es grela, te largue parao” (when luck, which is harsh, leaves you stunned) and “la indiferencia del mundo —que es sordo y es mudo—” (the indifference of the world —which is deaf and mute—) underline the coldness and isolation felt by the protagonist. The use of “grelo,” a slang term for harsh or hard, and “mango,” slang for money, reflects the vernacular of Buenos Aires, adding authenticity and depth to the emotional landscape of the song.
‘Yira yira’ was composed in 1966, a period marked by political and social unrest in Argentina. This historical backdrop intensifies the song’s themes of disillusionment and abandonment. The post-Peronist era, filled with instability, likely influenced Discepolo’s bleak portrayal of human nature and society. The cynical view of life and the lack of faith in humanity can be perceived as a reflection of the social disillusion that pervaded Argentina during this era. The tango, thus, not only comments on personal despair but also on the broader societal issues.
Enrique Santos Discepolo was an influential Argentine tango composer, musician, and lyricist known for his poignant and critically engaging lyrics.