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Canción de cuna is a Tango written by José Diez Gómez and composed by José María Rizzuti.
The lyrics of “Canción de cuna” (translated as “Cradle Song”) unfold a poignant narrative set within the walls of a sad orphanage where a young, seemingly delusional woman cradles and sings to a rag as if it were her child. This lullaby reflects the intense emotion of a mother’s love and the despair that accompanies her separation from her child. Through this tender and heartbreaking scene, the song conveys themes of maternal love, loss, and mental anguish.
The lyrics use simple yet powerful language to evoke a deep emotional response. The recurring lullaby, “Arrorró mi niño, arrorró mi sol,” symbolizes comfort and love, typical of a mother’s nurturing nature. The phrase “soy tu madrecita y tú eres mi Dios” underlines the absolute devotion and idolization a mother has towards her child, elevating the child as her beacon of hope and spiritual center. This song, in its repetition and tenderness, serves as a symbol of unending maternal love amidst desperate circumstances.
Recorded in Argentina in 1928, “Canción de cuna” emerged in a period marked by significant social and economic changes. The 1920s in Argentina were a time of modernization and cultural shifts, with tango music often reflecting the societal issues of the lower and working classes. The setting in an orphanage could reflect wider societal issues of abandonment and social welfare concerns, providing a stark commentary on the vulnerabilities of the disenfranchised within Argentine society.
José Diez Gómez was an Argentine poet known for his deep and emotionally resonant tango lyrics.