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La bruja

La bruja is a Tango written by Juan Polito and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1959. The Tango La bruja is written by Juan Polito, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded La bruja with the singer Mario Bustos.
“La bruja,” meaning “The Witch” in English, captivates with its mysterious allure and haunting melody. The title evokes the image of a mystical figure who dances through shadows, weaving enchantments with every note. As the music unfolds, the listener is drawn into a world of magic and intrigue, where reality blurs under the spell of the bewitching rhythms.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Mario Bustos

Singer

Francisco Gorrindo

Author

Juan Polito

Composer

1959/10/15

Date

Mario Bustos
Mario Bustos
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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La bruja recorded by other Orchestras

La bruja recorded by other Orchestras

1959/10/15 – La negra Bozan – Juan D-Arienzo
1959/10/15 – Dame mi libertad – Juan D-Arienzo
1959/10/15 – Casita de nacar – Juan D-Arienzo
1959/10/15 – Mano a mano – Florindo Sassone
1959/10/15 – A media luz – Florindo Sassone
La bruja – 1938/8/26 – Juan D-Arienzo – Alberto Echague
La bruja – 1959/10/15 – Juan D-Arienzo – Mario Bustos

Lyrics Translation of the Tango La bruja

This is the translation of the Tango “La bruja” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “La bruja” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango La bruja

Ahogando este grito que sube del pecho,
y llega a los labios cargao de rencor,
yo vuelvo a tu lado, atadas las manos,
pero pa’ decirte que todo acabó,
Que ya no me importa tu risa o tu llanto,
que a fuerza ‘e coraje vencí al corazón,
y que hoy como nunca mirándote cerca,
te veo realmente, así como sos.

La Bruja,
que ayer fuera reina de todo mi ser,
hoy, roto el encanto, no es más que mujer.
La Bruja,
montón de caprichos que me esclavizó,
hoy es un paisaje, cubierto de horror.

Me vuelvo a la vida sencilla y honrada,
me vuelvo a un cariño que es noble y leal,
y puede que un día, curada mi alma,
a fuerza de hombría levante un hogar.

Entonces, acaso, me habré redimido,
y vos, para entonces, quién sabe si sos,
un cacho de invierno cargado de males,
un resto de vida, un poco de tos.

English lyrics of the Tango "La bruja"

Drowning this scream that rises from the chest,
and reaches the lips, loaded with spite,
I come back to your side, with tied hands,
but to tell you that everything is over,
That I no longer care about your laughter or your tears,
that by force of courage I conquered the heart,
and that today, as never before, looking at you closely,
I see you really, just as you are.

The Witch,
who yesterday was the queen of my entire being,
today, the charm broken, is just a woman.
The Witch,
a pile of whims that enslaved me,
today is a landscape, covered in horror.

I return to a simple and honest life,
I return to an affection that is noble and loyal,
and maybe one day, my soul healed,
by force of manhood, I’ll build a home.

Then, perhaps, I will have redeemed myself,
and you, by then, who knows what you are,
a piece of winter laden with woes,
a remnant of life, a bit of cough.

La bruja by Francisco Gorrindo

La bruja is a Tango written by Francisco Gorrindo and composed by Juan Polito.



Story behind the Tango La bruja

The lyrics of “La Bruja” tell the story of a man breaking free from a toxic relationship. The song begins with the narrator’s intense emotions, revealing his pent-up resentment. He returns to his partner not out of love, but to declare his liberation from her hold over him. The text underscores a transformation: the person who once seemed magical and alluring now appears as just an ordinary, flawed human. The “witch” here is metaphorically the enchantress who bewitched his heart, but her powers are no longer effective.



Symbolism of La bruja

The primary symbol in “La Bruja” is the witch herself, representing the enchanting but ultimately destructive nature of the narrator’s former lover. By referring to her as a witch, the lyrics imply deceit and manipulation, qualities that initially captivated and then ensnared the narrator. The transformation of seeing her “just as she is” reflects disillusionment and the harsh reality after the spell of infatuation is broken. The language used ties her to both magic and downfall, from being a queen to becoming merely human with her landscape now “covered in horror,” symbolizing the narrator’s repulsion once he sees past her facade.



La bruja in historic Context

“La Bruja” was created in 1959, a period in Argentina marked by political instability and cultural shifts. This context may reflect why themes of disillusionment and revelation are prominent in the song. The emotional turmoil embedded in the lyrics can parallel societal experiences of disenchantment during times of chaos. Buenos Aires, a melting pot of culture and emotions, often features in Tango music as a backdrop that intensifies the narrative of love, betrayal, and awakening found in these songs.



Francisco Gorrindo

Francisco Gorrindo was an influential lyricist in the Tango genre, known for his profound and heartfelt compositions.