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Madreselva (La polla)

Madreselva (La polla) is a Tango written by Francisco Canaro and recorded by José Basso in 1967. The Tango Madreselva (La polla) is written by Francisco Canaro , José Basso has recorded Madreselva (La polla) with the singer Carlos Rossi.
“Madreselva (La polla)” translates to “Honeysuckle (The Hen)” in English. The title evokes a sense of nostalgia and beauty, with the honeysuckle symbolizing the sweet, tangled memories of love. Meanwhile, “La polla” could hint at something unexpected or playful, possibly suggesting the unpredictable nature of life woven into the harmonious embrace of the past.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Carlos Rossi

Singer

Luis César Amadori

Author

Francisco Canaro

Composer

1967/1/1

Date

Carlos Rossi
Carlos Rossi
José Basso
José Basso

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Madreselva (La polla) recorded by other Orchestras

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Madreselva (La polla) – 1944/12/5 – Angel d-Agostino – Angel Vargas
Madreselva (La polla) – 1967/1/1 – Jose Basso – Carlos Rossi
Madreselva (La polla) – 1970/4/28 – Florindo Sassone – Zulema Robles

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Madreselva (La polla)

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

Letra del Tango Madreselva (La polla)

Vieja pared
del arrabal,
tu sombra fue
mi compañera.
De mi niñez
sin esplendor
la amiga fue
tu madreselva.
Cuando temblando
mi amor primero
con esperanzas
besaba mi alma,
yo junto a vos,
pura y feliz,
cantaba así
mi primera confesión.

Madreselvas en flor
que me vieron nacer
y en la vieja pared
sorprendieron mi amor,
tu humilde caricia
es como el cariño
primero y querido
que siento por él.
Madreselvas en flor
que trepándose van
es tu abrazo tenaz
y dulzón como aquel,
si todos los años
tus flores renacen,
hacé que no muera
mi primer amor…
Pasaron los años
y mis desengaños
yo vengo a contarte,
mi vieja pared…

Así aprendí
que hay que fingir
para vivir
decentemente;
que amor y fe
mentiras son
y del dolor
se ríe la gente…
Hoy que la vida
me ha castigado
y me ha enseñado
su credo amargo,
vieja pared,
con emoción
me acerco a vos
y te digo como ayer.

Madreselvas en flor
que me vieron nacer
y en la vieja pared
sorprendieron mi amor,
tu humilde caricia
es como el cariño
primero y querido
que nunca olvidé.
Madreselvas en flor
que trepándose van,
es tu abrazo tenaz
y dulzón como aquel…
Si todos los años
tus flores renacen,
¿por qué ya no vuelve
mi primer amor?

English lyrics of the Tango "Madreselva (La polla)"

Old wall
from the suburb,
your shadow was
my companion.
From my childhood
without splendor,
the friend was
your honeysuckle.
When shivering
my first love
with hopes
kissed my soul,
I, next to you,
pure and happy,
sang thus
my first confession.

Honeysuckles in bloom
that saw me born
and on the old wall
surprised my love,
your humble caress
is like the affection,
first and dear,
that I feel for him.
Honeysuckles in bloom
that are climbing up,
it’s your tenacious
and sweet embrace like that one;
if every year
your flowers bloom again,
make my first love
not die…
Years passed
and my disappointments
I’ve come to tell you,
my old wall…

Thus, I learned
that one must pretend
to live
decently;
that love and faith
are lies
and of pain
people laugh…
Now that life
has punished me
and has taught me
its bitter creed,
old wall,
with emotion
I come close to you
and tell you like yesterday.

Honeysuckles in bloom
that saw me born
and on the old wall
surprised my love,
your humble caress
is like the affection,
first and dear,
that I never forgot.
Honeysuckles in bloom
that are climbing up,
it’s your tenacious
and sweet embrace like that one…
If every year
your flowers bloom again,
why doesn’t my first love
return?

Madreselva (La polla) by Luis César Amadori

Madreselva (La polla) is a Tango written by Luis César Amadori and composed by Francisco Canaro.



Story behind the Tango Madreselva (La polla)

The lyrics of “Madreselva (La polla)” by Luis César Amadori recount a narrative of nostalgia and lost innocence. The song’s protagonist reflects back to their youth, reminiscing about their first love with undertones of melancholy and disappointment in adult life. The “old wall” of the neighborhood serves as a confidant to whom the protagonist reveals their feelings, symbolizing a constant in a world of change. The song marches through this evolution of life, marking the transition from idealistic youth to a more cynical adulthood marred by disillusionment.



Symbolism of Madreselva (La polla)

In “Madreselva (La polla)”, the honeysuckle (madreselva) serves as a poignant symbol. It represents the blossoming of first love with its “humble caress” akin to the narrator’s cherished and unforgettable first affection. As the honeysuckle flowers return each year, the narrator wishes for the revival of their first love, symbolizing a yearning for the return to the simplicity and purity of youth. Additionally, the intertwining nature of the honeysuckle around the old wall could symbolize the inescapable passage of time and the binding nature of past experiences that shape who we are.



Madreselva (La polla) in historic Context

“Madreselva (La polla)” was written in 1967, a period marked by significant social and political upheaval in Argentina. This context might have influenced the song’s themes of disillusionment and the harsh realities of life. The narrator’s realization that “love and faith are lies” and that “people laugh at pain” reflects a broader skepticism that could be echoing the public sentiment of the era, marked by disenchantment with authoritative narratives and a trust crisis in traditional structures of society.



Luis César Amadori

Luis César Amadori was an influential Argentine playwright, poet, and filmmaker, known for his extensive contributions to the artistic and cultural scene in Argentina during the 20th century.