Remembranzas (Tango)

In 'Remembranzas (Tango)', Ruben Alberto Benegas delves into the depths of nostalgia and longing, painting a vivid picture of emotional turmoil and the passage of time. The song's lyrics express the profound sense of emptiness and sorrow that accompanies the absence of a loved one. The opening lines, 'Cómo son largas las semanas / Cuando no estás cerca de mí,' immediately set the tone, highlighting the seemingly endless stretch of time when separated from a significant other. This sentiment is further emphasized by the mention of a 'fuerza sobre humana' (superhuman strength) that provides the singer with the courage to endure this separation, suggesting an almost unbearable emotional struggle.

The imagery of a 'náufrago en el mar' (castaway in the sea) conveys a sense of being lost and adrift without the guiding light of hope, which has been extinguished. This metaphor powerfully captures the feeling of despair and the difficulty of finding direction or purpose in the absence of the beloved. The singer's inability to resign to this fate underscores the depth of their emotional attachment and the pain of unfulfilled love.

The chorus reflects on the bittersweet nature of memories, with lines like 'Qué triste es recordar / Después de tanto amar,' lamenting the fleeting nature of happiness and the withering of passion, likened to a flower that has wilted. However, there is a glimmer of hope as the singer pleads for reconciliation, asking their love to 'Retorna dulce bien / A nuestro amor,' and expressing a desire for their love to bloom once more, like a flower. This duality of sorrow and hope encapsulates the essence of the tango genre, which often explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time with a poignant and melancholic beauty.