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Madre

Madre is a Tango written by Francisco Pracánico and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1956. The Tango Madre is written by Francisco Pracánico, Miguel Caló has recorded Madre with the singer Chola Luna.
**Madre**, meaning “Mother” in English, is a heartfelt tribute woven into the fabric of music. It embodies the tender embrace and unyielding strength of maternal love, resonating with warmth and grace. Each note echoes the deep connection and timeless devotion between a mother and her child, capturing a bond that words alone cannot fully express.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Chola Luna

Singer

Verminio Servetto

Author

Francisco Pracánico

Composer

1956/6/4

Date

Chola Luna
Chola Luna
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Madre recorded by other Orchestras

Madre recorded by other Orchestras

1956/6/1 – Aristocracia – Ricardo Malerba
1956/6/1 – Oracion peruana – Ricardo Malerba
1956/5/30 – Muchachos mi ultimo tango – Osvaldo Pugliese
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1956/6/11 – Y todavia te quiero – Jose Basso
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 of some unknown world,

I sank into the deep sea

with the delirious zeal of wild youth.

Pleasures attracted me,

women were an abyss.

Without mother or duties,

without love or gratitude.

Mother…

Sorrows would crush me

and I cried without your love.

When I sank into the night

of my deep pain.
Mother…

There is no love more sublime

nor holier for me;

disappointments redeem

and I returned to the memories of the soul.

I killed my illusions,

I embittered my own life,

I felt in my wounded soul

the pain left by vice.

Since then I’ve wept sorrows

and only beg for the affection

of my mother whom I adore

and who felt my straying.

Madre by Verminio Servetto

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



Story behind the Tango Madre

“Madre” captures the turbulent journey of a son who loses himself in the temptations of youth, only to realize the sanctity of his mother’s love. The protagonist recounts a life of disorientation and dreams, deeply immersing himself in the “deep sea” driven by the frenzied passion of his youth. He fell prey to pleasures and the allure of women, leading him to abandon all duties and gratitude. In times of profound sadness and abandonment, the echo of his mother’s love becomes the beacon that guides him back to moral and emotional salvation.



Symbolism of Madre

The recurring lament, “Madre…”, symbolizes a cry for help and a return to foundational values, highlighting the eternal and redeeming nature of maternal love. The phrase “me hundí en el mar profundo” symbolizes a descent into dangerous and unknown territories of moral decay. Conversely, phrases like “los desengaños redimen” and “a los recuerdos del alma volví” signify the redemptive power of disillusionments and a poignant return to cherished memories, emphasizing wisdom gained through hardship.



Madre in Historic Context

Written in the mid-20th century, “Madre” mirrors the cultural emphasis on familial bonds and moral values prevalent in Argentina during that era. The period post-World War II saw societies grappling with rapid changes and moral dilemmas, reflected in the protagonist’s journey through vice and redemption. Additionally, the youth’s exploration and eventual repentance may be seen as echoing the societal call for maintaining traditional values against the backdrop of increasing western influence and modernization that characterized the 1950s.



Verminio Servetto

Verminio Servetto was a notable lyricist in the Tango genre, whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and redemption.