Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Yo te bendigo is a Tango written by Juan Andrés Bruno and composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto.
“Yo te bendigo,” which translates to “I bless you” in English, tells the story of a man reflecting on a love lost, amidst everyday sounds and settings. Starting with the break of day, represented by the crowing of a rooster and a distant dog barking, the protagonist experiences a mixture of pain and forgiveness towards a former lover. The journey through his emotions is punctuated by the sounds of an early morning cart and the fading light of a street lamp, setting a scene of endings and transitions. The presence of traditional tango instruments like the guitar accentuates the emotional depth of his heartache, translating his torn emotions into music.
The lyrics are rich with symbolism. The “rooster’s crow” and the “fading street lamp” signify new beginnings and the end of the night, mirroring the protagonist’s emotional transition from darkness to a renewed sense of peace despite his sorrow. The “barking dog” responding to the rooster can symbolize the call and response of one’s internal conflict during moments of distress. Importantly, the “guitar chords” that voice the protagonist’s pain tell of tradition and the importance of music in expressing complex feelings in Argentine culture. The repeated phrase, “Yo te bendigo,” serves as a poignant refrain, emphasizing forgiveness over resentment.
Recorded in 1963, a period marked by social and political changes in Argentina, “Yo te bendigo” encapsulates personal agony against a backdrop of wider societal shifts. The tango, traditionally a genre that explores themes of loss, nostalgia, and existential angst, serves as a medium for individual and collective catharsis. The song reflects the melancholic yet hopeful spirit of the Argentine people during a time of transformation, where embracing change and moving forward despite pain was a common emotional undercurrent.
Juan Andrés Bruno was an Argentine lyricist well-known for his contributions to Tango, collaboratively capturing the essence of Argentine culture and sentiments through his words.