Porque Me Das Dique (part. Oscar Larroca)

Alfredo de Angelis' song "Porque Me Das Dique" featuring Oscar Larroca is a poignant tango that delves into themes of deception, regret, and the harsh realities of life in the arrabales (slums). The lyrics are a direct address to a woman who pretends to be something she is not, masking her true self with a facade of grandeur and superficiality. The term "dique" in the title and throughout the song refers to this act of putting on airs or pretending to be more than one is.

The narrator criticizes the woman for her lack of genuine affection and her descent into a life of vice and superficiality. He points out that she has never truly known what it means to love and that her attempts to appear sophisticated are transparent and ultimately futile. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of her life, filled with empty pursuits and a constant need to cover up her poverty with a false sense of opulence. The narrator's tone is one of both pity and frustration, as he acknowledges that she will one day remember the man who genuinely cared for her.

The song also touches on the fleeting nature of beauty and the inevitable passage of time. The narrator warns the woman that her current lifestyle, filled with parties, tangos, and superficial relationships, will eventually catch up with her. When the years take their toll, and she feels the weight of her choices, she will think back to the purity of his kisses and the sincerity of his love. This tango is a powerful commentary on the illusions people create to escape their realities and the ultimate emptiness of such deceptions.