Tal vez será mi alcohol

In Homero Manzi's poignant song "Tal vez será mi alcohol," the listener is transported to a dimly lit tango hall where the melancholic strains of the bandoneón (accordion) set the stage for a night of reflection and sorrow. The song's protagonist finds himself enveloped in the shadows of the dance floor, which evoke memories of past loves like Griseta, Malena, and Maria Ester. These shadows, brought to life by the tango, compel him to remember his own lost love, whose presence haunts him as he dances, trying to escape the pain of his dreams.

The lyrics delve into the protagonist's inner turmoil as he questions the source of the sorrowful violin and the sentimental voice that seems to cry out in anguish. He wonders if it could be the voice of his lost love, who once brought light into his life but has since faded away. The refrain, "Tal vez será mi alcohol," suggests that the protagonist's grief and memories are intensified by his inebriation, blurring the lines between reality and the ghosts of his past. The alcohol serves as a conduit for his emotions, allowing him to confront the phantoms of his lost love.

The song paints a vivid picture of the lost love, describing her as pale and distant, with dark hair and green-gray eyes. Her mouth, a sad flower of carmine, symbolizes the fleeting beauty and sorrow of their relationship. The protagonist recalls the day she never returned, leaving him with only the shadows of the tangos to remember her by. This haunting memory is a testament to the enduring power of love and loss, as well as the role of tango music in expressing deep, often painful emotions.