Caserón De Tejas

The song 'Caserón De Tejas' by Roberto Goyeneche is a poignant reflection on nostalgia, memory, and the passage of time. The lyrics evoke a deep sense of longing for the past, specifically the singer's childhood memories associated with a large, old house with a tile roof in the Belgrano neighborhood. The mention of 'hermana' (sister) suggests a personal and intimate recollection of shared experiences, as the singer asks if she remembers the warm nights spent on the sidewalk and the feelings evoked by the nearby train. The train's sound seems to trigger a wave of nostalgia, bringing back a flood of emotions and memories under the gentle calm of a rosebush.

The song's chorus brings to life the memories associated with a piano in a dark room, where the pure tenderness of a waltz was once played. The lyrics invite the sister to revive these moments, suggesting that through the music, they can relive the stories their grandfather used to tell them during the sweet afternoons of their youth. The piano becomes a symbol of familial connection and the timeless nature of music, which has the power to transport them back to those cherished times.

As the song progresses, the singer laments the changes that have occurred over time. The well, patios, and grilles that once defined the neighborhood are gone, and with them, a piece of the singer's heart. The call for the sister to return to the piano is a plea to keep the memories alive, to allow the melodies to resurrect the bright days of their home. The smile of the sister is a comforting presence amidst the singer's sorrow, reinforcing the theme of family and the solace that can be found in shared memories and traditions.