Rojotango

Erwin Schrott's 'Rojotango' is a deeply evocative song that intertwines the themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of tango. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that has ended, leaving behind a haunting sense of melancholy and a tango that serves as a testament to the emotions experienced. The recurring imagery of 'rojo' (red) symbolizes the intensity of these feelings, from the 'rojo atardecer' (red sunset) to the 'rojo corazón' (red heart), emphasizing the passion and pain intertwined in the narrative.

The song's lyrics explore the duality of love and betrayal, with the 'rojo' color representing both the warmth of love and the bitterness of betrayal. The lines 'Es rojo como el hiel de la traición' (It's red like the bitterness of betrayal) and 'Es rojo como el filo del puñal' (It's red like the edge of a dagger) highlight the sharp, painful aspects of love lost. The tango, a dance and musical form known for its emotional depth, becomes a metaphor for the enduring pain and the memories that linger long after the love has faded.

Schrott's powerful delivery and the poignant lyrics create a sense of timelessness, as the tango becomes a vessel for expressing the universal experience of heartache. The song suggests that even when love is gone, the memories and the emotions remain, encapsulated in the 'rojotango'. The 'esquina de los dioses' (corner of the gods) serves as a poetic space where these emotions are eternalized, and the tango continues to sing of dreams and farewells that never truly end. 'Rojotango' is a celebration of the enduring spirit of tango and its ability to convey the deepest human emotions.