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Madre mía

Madre mía is a Tango written by Osvaldo Fresedo and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1942. The Tango Madre mía is written by Osvaldo Fresedo, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Madre mía with the singer Oscar Serpa.
“Madre mía,” translating to “My Mother” in English, evokes a deep, soulful connection to the nurturer of life. This piece captures the essence of devotion and unconditional love, weaving a tapestry of memories shared with a guiding maternal presence. It is a heartfelt tribute, resonating with the warmth, resilience, and comfort that only a mother’s embrace can provide.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Oscar Serpa

Singer

Emilio Fresedo

Author

Osvaldo Fresedo

Composer

1942/9/6

Date

Oscar Serpa
Oscar Serpa
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Madre mía

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

Letra del Tango Madre mía

Aquella noche que te fuiste
jamás pensaste que quedó tan triste…
Y cuántas veces en la mesa
rodaron muchas lágrimas muy gruesas.
Vieras tu puesto vacío
con qué cariño tu mama vio.
Yo sé lo mucho que sufrió
al ver que un infeliz
robaba mal su amor.

Escuchó y lloró
la desgracia que amargó a su vieja
mientras despacio
la sombra de ella
llegó hasta el cuarto
como un abrazo.
Por favor, quiero hablar,
quiero tu perdón —dijo sin fuerzas—
llevo tu sangre,
¡oh, madre mía!
también soy madre
y no me iré jamás.

Deja que ahogue su quebranto
pobre tu vieja que ha llorado tanto…
De noche yo la vi en su pieza
rezando a un santo que alumbró una vela.
¡Pobrecita! —yo decía—
pensar qué crudo fue su dolor,
pero hay que ver qué corazón
no deja de latir
si perdiese a su amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Madre mía"

That night you left
you never thought it remained so sad…
And how many times at the table
rolled many thick tears.
You should see your empty place
how fondly your mom saw it.
I know how much she suffered
seeing a wretch
badly steal her love.

She listened and cried
the misfortune that soured her old age
while slowly
her shadow
reached the room
like an embrace.
Please, I want to talk,
I seek your forgiveness —she said weakly—
I carry your blood,
oh, my mother!
I am also a mother
and I will never leave.

Let her drown her sorrow
poor your old lady who has cried so much…
At night I saw her in her room
praying to a saint who lit a candle.
Poor thing! —I used to say—
think how harsh her pain was,
but you have to see what heart
does not stop beating
if it lost its love.

Madre mía by Emilio Fresedo

Madre mía is a Tango written by Emilio Fresedo and composed by Osvaldo Fresedo.



Story behind the Tango Madre mía

The lyrics of “Madre mía” unfold a poignant narrative highlighting a deep maternal bond and the profound regrets of a child who has caused sorrow. The opening lines, “Aquella noche que te fuiste/jamás pensaste que quedó tan triste…”, set a melancholic tone, showing the immediate emotional impact of the child’s departure on the family, especially the mother. The song evokes visual and emotional imagery as tears roll down at a visibly empty spot at the dinner table, symbolizing absence and loss.



Symbolism of Madre mía

The song extensively uses symbols to enhance the emotional weight of the narrative. Tears, an empty seat, and a candle’s light are recurrent images that symbolize grief, emptiness, and perhaps a glimmer of hope or remembrance, respectively. The key phrase “llevo tu sangre, ¡oh, madre mía!”, acknowledges the unbreakable bond and shared essence between the mother and child, emphasizing lineage and inherent connection. Furthermore, the act of praying to a saint signifies a seeking of solace and divine intervention amidst despair.



Madre mía in historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1942, during a period marked by global upheaval and internal sociopolitical changes, “Madre mía” echoes common themes of loss and the value of familial relationships. The song could be seen as reflecting a collective sentiment of longing and the pain of separation—emotions prevalent in an era where many families were affected by the consequences of World War II and the inflections in Argentine political life.



Emilio Fresedo

Emilio Fresedo, a prominent figure in the realm of Tango, is primarily celebrated for his lyrical contributions that often encapsulate deep emotional and cultural reflections of his times.