Corazón de Tango

The song "Corazón de Tango" by Doctor Deseo is a poignant reflection on loss and the complex emotions that accompany a farewell. The lyrics begin with a stark goodbye, setting a tone of melancholy that permeates the song. The imagery of sunken streets at the singer's feet evokes a sense of despair and the finality of separation. The mention of death suggests that the absence of the loved one will be felt deeply and enduringly.

As the song progresses, the narrator describes themselves dancing to the rhythm of their black shoes, a metaphor that could signify trying to move on or perhaps a dance of mourning. The reference to a 'veleta' (weather vane) being faithful to the wind symbolizes the narrator's emotional state, changing direction with the forces that act upon them. The fusion of tango and jota, two different dance styles, in the lyrics 'Corazón de tango tengo, el cuerpo de jota' reflects a cultural blend and perhaps an inner conflict between the narrator's heart and body, or their heritage and present circumstances.

The latter part of the song delves into themes of solitude, betrayal, and the search for comfort in the face of a painful goodbye. The narrator speaks of selling one's soul to the devil, a metaphor for making a desperate deal or sacrifice, possibly to escape loneliness. The toast 'y tu y yo brindando por un adiós' suggests a shared acknowledgment of the end of a relationship. The plea to be lied to about the permanence of the moment ('que esto va a durar siempre') and the reference to getting lost in someone's arms as a 'sweet madness' and a 'hard drug' convey the intense, addictive nature of the love they are mourning.