A la mujer argentina

A la mujer argentina is a Tango written by Alejandro Romay and recorded by José Basso in 1956. The Tango A la mujer argentina is written by Alejandro Romay, José Basso has recorded A la mujer argentina with the singer Floreal Ruiz.

The piece “A la mujer argentina,” meaning “To the Argentine Woman,” is a heartfelt tribute to the grace and strength of Argentine women. With every note, it captures the spirit of resilience and passion that defines their essence. It celebrates not only their beauty but also their unwavering courage and the vibrant culture they so elegantly embody.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Floreal Ruiz

Singer

Alejandro Romay

Author

Alejandro Romay

Composer

1956/7/26

Date

Floreal Ruiz

José Basso

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango A la mujer argentina

This is the translation of the Tango “A la mujer argentina” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “A la mujer argentina” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango A la mujer argentina

Mujer argentina, pedazo de historia,
que ofreces tu vida, ternura y amor.
El pobre poeta, en pos de la gloria,
olvida que es hijo de madre en dolor.
Con letras de tango te insulta y ofende
al fango te arrastra y ciego en su acción,
por unas monedas cual Judas te vende
mientras canta el pueblo lo que nunca sintió.

Que tire la piedra
quien nunca pecó,
que de frente hiera
a quien por amor se dio.
Son madres, son novias,
despierta a la luz,
muéstrales el camino
antes que lleven la cruz.

Mujer argentina, pedazo de historia,
que ofreces tu vida, ternura y amor,
en ritmo de tango yo quiero cantarte,
fundirme en tu pecho, pedirte perdón.
Para que el poeta que no quiere verte
en las aguas limpias de un manantial,
y en cambio prefieren, con loco sadismo,
buscarte en el fondo de su propio fangal.

English lyrics of the Tango "A la mujer argentina"

Argentine woman, piece of history,
offering your life, tenderness, and love.
The poor poet, in pursuit of glory,
forgets that he is the son of a mother in pain.
With tango lyrics, he insults and offends,
drags you through the mud, blind in his actions,
for a few coins, like Judas, he sells you
while the people sing what they’ve never felt.

Let the one who has never sinned
cast the stone,
strike those head-on
who gave themselves for love.
They are mothers, they are girlfriends,
awaken to the light,
show them the way
before they bear the cross.

Argentine woman, piece of history,
offering your life, tenderness, and love,
in the rhythm of tango, I want to sing to you,
melt into your embrace, ask your forgiveness.
So that the poet who refuses to see you
in the clean waters of a spring,
and instead prefers, with mad sadism,
to seek you in the depths of his own mire.

A la mujer argentina by Alejandro Romay

A la mujer argentina is a Tango written by Alejandro Romay and composed by Alejandro Romay.

Story behind the Tango A la mujer argentina

“A la mujer argentina” was written and composed as a tribute that recognizes and celebrates the crucial role of Argentine women in society. Through its verses, Romay addresses the often unspoken hardships and sacrifices of the women who nurture, love, and support the fabric of Argentine culture and history. Furthermore, the lyrics reflect a poet’s repentant attitude towards his previous failings in acknowledging these contributions.

Symbolism of A la mujer argentina

The tango captures profound symbolism in its portrayal of the Argentine woman as a pivotal part of the nation’s history (“pedazo de historia”). Here, women are depicted not just as bearers of “vida, ternura y amor” (life, tenderness, and love), but also as aggrieved mothers and lovers who suffer silently. The imagery used, contrasting the sanctity of motherhood with the mistreatment they endure (“El pobre poeta… insulta y ofende… al fango te arrastra”), demonstrates a powerful condemnation of those who underappreciate and disrespect women. The lines “que tire la piedra quien nunca pecó” and “antes que lleven la cruz” employ religious metaphors to appeal to moral judgment and compassion, suggesting a collective responsibility to honor and protect women.