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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Adiós pampa mía is a Tango written by Ivo Pelay and composed by Francisco Canaro.
“Adiós pampa mía” delves into the heart-wrenching experience of saying farewell to one’s homeland. The protagonist is departing to foreign lands, leaving behind the familiar landscapes and memories embedded in the Argentine plains, or the “pampa”. It narrates a poignant emotional journey, marked by a potent mixture of nostalgia and a melancholic longing for the past, revealed through deep ties to nature and personal history. The repeated farewells underscore the significance and permanence of this departure, tinged with a faint hope of return.
Significant symbolism in “Adiós pampa mía” is woven through the evocative imagery of the natural environment. The green pastures, trembling stars, and the melody of winds and guitars capture the intense connection between the individual and their homeland. These elements symbolize life, continuity, and the emotional landscape that defines one’s sense of belonging and identity. Phrases like “tierra querida,” meaning dear land, and the depiction of the soul escaping “como paloma hasta el cielo” (like a dove to the sky), enrich the lyric with a spiritual depth, signifying a profound bond that transcends physical departure.
Written in 1965 in Argentina, a pivotal era marked by social and political changes, “Adiós pampa mía” mirrors a period of transformation and the resultant displacement or emigration experienced by many Argentinians. The yearning and despair voiced in the song reflect broader themes of loss and cultural disruption, prevalent in the nation’s collective consciousness during these times. The emotional narrative of leaving yet hoping to return resonates deeply in a community grappling with identity and change.
Ivo Pelay was an Argentine playwright and lyricist, known for his contributions to theater and popular music in Argentina.