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Madre

Madre is a Tango written by Francisco Pracánico and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1944. The Tango Madre is written by Francisco Pracánico, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Madre with the singer Floreal Ruiz.
“Madre,” meaning “Mother” in English, evokes profound emotion with every note. This piece of music, like a tender embrace, captures the essence of unconditional love and eternal strength. It pays homage to the nurturing spirit and sacrifices of a mother, weaving a melody that resonates with the soul and whispers stories of love and devotion.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Floreal Ruiz

Singer

Verminio Servetto

Author

Francisco Pracánico

Composer

1944/6/3

Date

Floreal Ruiz
Floreal Ruiz
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Madre recorded by other Orchestras

Madre recorded by other Orchestras

1944/6/3 – La cumparsita – Alfredo De Angelis
1944/6/2 – El lloron – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo
1944/6/2 – Recordado lo pasado – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo
1944/6/1 – El remate – Osvaldo Pugliese
1944/6/1 – Tortazos – Osvaldo Pugliese
Madre – 1956/6/4 – Miguel Calo – Chola Luna
Madre – 1944/6/3 – Alfredo De Angelis – Floreal Ruiz

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Madre

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

Letra del Tango Madre

Yo viví, desorientado,
yo soñé no sé qué mundo,
yo me hundí en el mar profundo
con delirante afán de loca juventud.

Me atraían los placeres,
un abismo las mujeres.
Ya sin madre ni deberes
sin amor ni gratitud.

Madre…
Las tristezas me abatían
y lloraba sin tu amor.
Cuando en la noche me hundía
de mi profundo dolor.
Madre…
No hay cariño más sublime
ni más santo para mí;
los desengaños redimen
y a los recuerdos del alma volví.

Yo maté mis ilusiones,
yo amargué mi propia vida,
yo sentí en el alma herida
el dardo del dolor que el vicio me dejó.
Desde entonces penas lloro
y sólo el cariño imploro
de mi madre a quien adoro
y mis desvíos sintió.

English lyrics of the Tango "Madre"

I lived, disoriented,
I dreamed another world, who knows?
I sank into the deep sea
with the delirious zeal of a crazy youth.

Pleasures drew me,
women were an abyss.
Without a mother or duties,
without love or gratitude.

Mother…
Sorrows subdued me
and I cried without your love.
When in the night I sank
into my profound pain.
Mother…
There is no love more sublime
nor holier for me;
disappointments redeem
and to the soul’s memories I returned.

I killed my dreams,
I soured my own life,
I felt in my wounded soul
the sting of pain that vice left me.
Ever since, I weep sorrows
and only implore the affection
of my mother, whom I adore,
who felt my deviations.

Madre by Verminio Servetto

Madre is a Tango written by Verminio Servetto and composed by Francisco Pracánico.

Story behind the Tango Madre

The lyrics of “Madre” narrate a tale of personal despair and redemption. The narrator speaks of a life led astray, filled with disorientation, unrealistic dreams, and indulgence in deep-sea-like depths of youthful frenzy. He succumbs to the pleasures and temptations represented metaphorically by women described as an abyss, ultimately leading a life devoid of maternal guidance, responsibility, love, or gratitude.



Symbolism of Madre

The key theme and potency of the song revolve around the word “Madre” (Mother in English), symbolizing unconditional love, forgiveness, and salvation. The repeated cries to the mother underline the narrator’s remorse and longing for maternal comfort amidst the troubles. Phrases like “yo me hundí en el mar profundo” (I sank into the deep sea) and “un abismo las mujeres” (an abyss the women) enhance the depth of his fall and the dangers of his temptations.

The emotional turning point in the lyrics comes with a powerful invocation of the mother, which reveals a deep-seated realization and need for redemption. “Sin amor ni gratitud” (without love or gratitude) signifies not just the absence of these feelings in his life, but his awareness of their importance which only his mother’s love can restore.



Madre in historic Context

“Madre” was penned during a turbulent era in Argentina’s history around World War II. During this time, societal and global uncertainties might have influenced individuals’ perspectives on personal and familial relationships, echoing through this song’s themes of loss, regret, and a longing for the stability and forgiveness found in maternal love. The significance of motherhood as a beacon of hope and moral compass during such unsettled times might have resonated strongly with audiences of that era.



Verminio Servetto

Verminio Servetto was a noted lyricist in the realm of Tango, whose works often encapsulated deep emotional and cultural narratives.