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Madre hay una sola

Madre hay una sola is a Tango written by Agustín Bardi and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1963. The Tango Madre hay una sola is written by Agustín Bardi, Miguel Caló has recorded Madre hay una sola with the singer Raúl Berón.
“Madre hay una sola,” which translates to “There’s only one mother,” is a beautiful reminder of the singular and irreplaceable bond we share with the one who gave us life. This piece, akin to a soulful tango, captures the essence of love and sacrifice, echoing the depth of gratitude we feel for her endlessly nurturing spirit. It celebrates the unique, eternal love that only a mother can provide.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Raúl Berón

Singer

José De La Vega

Author

Agustín Bardi

Composer

1963/5/7

Date

Raúl Berón
Raúl Berón
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Madre hay una sola

This is the translation of the Tango “Madre hay una sola” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Madre hay una sola” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Madre hay una sola

Pagando antiguas locuras

y ahogando mi triste queja

volví a buscar en la vieja

aquellas hondas ternuras

que abandonadas dejé.

Y al verme nada me dijo

de mis torpezas pasadas,

palabras dulcificadas

de amor por el hijo,

¡tan sólo escuché!



Besos y amores…

Amistades… bellas farsas

y rosadas ilusiones

en el mundo hay a montones

por desgracia…

¡Madre hay una sola!…

Y aunque un día la olvidé

me enseñó al final la vida

que a ese amor hay que volver.



Y nadie venga a arrancarme

del lado de quien me adora

de quien con fe bienhechora

se esfuerza por consolarme

de mi pasado dolor…

Las tentaciones son vanas

para burlar su cariño;

para ella soy siempre un niño,

¡Benditas sus canas!

¡Bendito su amor!

English lyrics of the Tango "Madre hay una sola"

Paying for old follies

and drowning my sad complaint

I returned to search in the old

those deep tendernesses

that I left abandoned.

And seeing me, she said nothing

about my past clumsiness,

words sweetened

with love for her child,

that’s all I heard!

Kisses and loves…

Friendships… beautiful pretenses

and rosy illusions

there are plenty in the world

unfortunately…

There’s only one mother!…

And even though one day I forgot her

life eventually taught me

that to that love, one must return.

And let no one come to tear me away

from the side of who adores me

who with benevolent faith

strives to console me

from my past pain…

The temptations are vain

to mock her affection;

for her, I’m always a child,

Blessed be her gray hairs!

Blessed be her love!

Madre hay una sola by José De La Vega

Madre hay una sola is a Tango written by José De La Vega and composed by Agustín Bardi.

Story behind the Tango Madre hay una sola

The Tango “Madre hay una sola” vividly portrays a son’s regret and longing as he returns to the gentle affections of his mother, following a life of misguided adventures. By revisiting the unfailing warmth of his mother, the son recounts his realization that while life offers plentiful superficial relationships and attractions, the unconditional love of a mother is unique and irreplaceable.



Symbolism of Madre hay una sola

This composition utilizes deep emotional symbols to enhance the message—a lost son finding refuge and unconditional love in his mother’s arms. The phrase “Pagando antiguas locuras” (Paying for old follies) sets the tone for a reflective, repentant mood. “Besos y amores …farsas” contrasts fleeting pleasures with the genuine, enduring affection of a mother. This dichotomy illustrates the hollowness of external pursuits when compared to familial bonds. Moreover, “Benditas sus canas! ¡Bendito su amor!” (Blessed are her gray hairs! Blessed is her love!) underscores the sacred, revered status of maternal love in the protagonist’s heart.



Madre hay una sola in historic Context

The Tango was recorded in Argentina in 1963, a time characterized by significant social and political upheavals. The theme of returning to one’s roots and valuing foundational relationships could resonate profoundly with an audience experiencing rapid modernization and social change. “Madre hay una sola” serves as a touching reminder of the unwavering pillar of maternal affection amidst a transformative era in Argentine history.



José De La Vega

José De La Vega was an influential figure in Argentinian tango, known for his emotive lyricism that often explored themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.