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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.
Yuyo verde is a Tango written by Homero Expósito and composed by Domingo Federico.
Laced with reminiscence and ache, the lyrics of “Yuyo verde” evoke a sentimental journey through past love and longing. Hallmarked by scenes of isolation and intimacy under a summer sky, the content merges physical spaces like a secluded alley (referred to as “callejón”) with emotional landscapes delineated by loss and desire. These tango terms trace a narrative path where two lovers walk hand in hand, lost in the depths of their ephemeral dreams, till what’s left in their wake is a lingering summer sky and the nostalgia it enshrines.
“Yuyo verde,” which translates to “green weed” in English, embodies potent symbolism; representing forgiveness and renewal sprouting from desolation’s soil. It is depicted in stark contrast—both a physical entity in the form of weeds and a metaphorical representation of forgiveness that permeates the recollection of previous connection and solitude. In the lyrics, every mention of this “yuyo verde” is saturated with the motif of things forgone, a clinging on to small, yet significant tokens of what was once a shared paradise. This evokes the profound longing for a return to innocence and peace, to a time before loss. This picturesque duality creates a compelling dialogue between renewal and decay, between holding on and letting go.
The tango was recorded in 1966, during a turbulent era in Argentina marked by political and social upheaval. This contextual landscape likely influenced the song’s tones of melancholy and reminiscence, encapsulating a form of escape or a yearning for simpler, more poignant times. The metaphors used—such as the fading summer sky, the decaying natal feathers of a nest—may symbolize a collective nostalgia, woven with individual strands of loss and love that might echo the collective consciousness of a nation under strain.
Homero Expósito was an Argentine poet and tango lyricist noted for his intricate and evocative lyrics which often plunged deep into the themes of love and loss.