Hoy Al Recordarla (part. Julio Martel)

In 'Hoy Al Recordarla,' Alfredo de Angelis, featuring Julio Martel, delves into the depths of nostalgia and heartache through the evocative medium of tango. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man tormented by memories of a past love. The tango, a genre known for its emotional intensity and melancholic undertones, serves as the perfect backdrop for this tale of sorrow and longing. The opening lines, 'Se atora el tango en sus venas / Y en mis penas se arrincona,' suggest that the music itself is intertwined with the protagonist's suffering, becoming a vessel for his pain.

The imagery of a 'flor ausente del amor' (absent flower of love) that 'clavó su espina' (pierced with its thorn) in his heart is a powerful metaphor for the lingering pain of lost love. This metaphor extends to the idea that he can never return to that love or the places associated with it, symbolized by 'ni aquella esquina' (nor that corner). The tango, described as 'cansado' (tired), mirrors the protagonist's own weariness and despair, culminating in the poignant line, 'Y a su lado muero yo' (And by its side, I die).

As the song progresses, the act of remembering ('Hoy al recordarla') brings a flood of emotions. The protagonist feels 'lamentos / De amores lejanos' (laments of distant loves) and hears 'notas cansadas' (tired notes) from the bandoneones, which seem to speak to him as a brother in suffering. The dark, desolate imagery of 'calles obscuras' (dark streets) and 'noche más triste' (saddest night) further emphasizes the depth of his anguish. The song concludes with the protagonist lost in shadows, 'Llorando su amor' (crying for her love), encapsulating the profound sense of loss and melancholy that defines the piece.