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Mamita

Mamita is a Tango written by and recorded by Ricardo Malerba in 1943. The Tango Mamita is written by , Ricardo Malerba has recorded Mamita with the singer Orlando Medina.
“Mamita,” meaning “little mother” in English, carries an affectionate whisper of warmth and endearment. This piece of music, whether a tender tango or a soothing serenade, envelops the listener in memories of nurturing care and unconditional love. The melody sways with the rhythm of familial bonds, celebrating the gentle strength of a mother’s embrace.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Malerba

Orchestra

Orlando Medina

Singer

Author

Composer

1943/4/12

Date

Orlando Medina
Orlando Medina
Ricardo Malerba
Ricardo Malerba

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Mamita recorded by other Orchestras

Mamita recorded by other Orchestras

1943/4/12 – Ropa blanca – Ricardo Malerba
1943/4/9 – Este viejo corazon – Osvaldo Fresedo
1943/4/9 – Fui testigo – Osvaldo Fresedo
1943/4/16 – Nunca tuvo novio – Pedro Laurenz
1943/4/16 – 24 de Agosto – Pedro Laurenz
Mamita – 1959/7/23 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Jorge Maciel
Mamita – 1943/4/12 – Ricardo Malerba – Orlando Medina

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mamita

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

Letra del Tango Mamita

El barrio desolado dormita silencioso
y todo está tan triste que infunde hondo pesar
y allá en el conventillo por el tejar ruinoso
la lluvia una gotera va abriendo en un hogar.
Hay una enferma en cama que se retuerce y tose,
la rubia más bonita que en todo el barrio vi,
y en tanto que la madre dolientemente cose
aquella flor de augustia temblando le habla así:

¡Mamita!
Esta noche ya no viene…
¿quién será que lo entretiene
o me roba su pasión?
¡Mamita!
El no verlo es mi tormento
y en mi cruel angustia siento
que me falla el corazón.

La madre conmovida brindándole un consuelo
besó su frente mustia y llena de ansiedad,
en nombre de la enferma rogole al rey del cielo
por la vuelta del novio y su felicidad.
¡Fue inútil su plegaria! Por el dolor vencida
en brazos de la muerte la rubia se durmió,
y mientras el malvado que desfloró su vida
aquella misma noche con otra se casó…

English lyrics of the Tango "Mamita"

The desolate neighborhood silently slumbers,
and everything is so sad that it deeply saddens,
and there, in the tenement by the ruined tile roof,
the rain is making a leak in a home.
There’s a sick woman in bed, writhing and coughing,
the prettiest blonde that I’ve seen in the entire neighborhood,
and while her mother sorrowfully sews
that flower of misery trembling speaks to her like this:

Mama!
Tonight he’s not coming…
who might be holding him back
or stealing his love from me?
Mama!
Not seeing him is my torment,
and in my cruel anguish, I feel
my heart is failing.

Moved, the mother, offering consolation,
kissed her withered brow, full of anxiety,
on behalf of the sick woman, she begged the king of heaven
for the return of her lover and her happiness.
Her prayers were in vain! Overcome by sorrow,
in the arms of death, the blonde fell asleep,
and while the scoundrel who ruined her life
married another that same night…

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Mamita is a Tango written by and composed by .



Story behind the Tango Mamita

‘Mamita’ is an emotionally charged tango reflecting a profound narrative of romantic betrayal and a daughter’s suffering in a desolate urban setting. The lyrics unfold a somber story set in a quiet neighborhood where despair permeates due to the worsening illness of a young woman, identified as the prettiest blonde of the district. As her condition deteriorates, she is haunted by the absence of her lover, lamenting his neglect and betrayal, ultimately juxtaposing her anguish with her untimely death while her faithless lover marries another.



Symbolism of Mamita

The lyrics of ‘Mamita’ are rich with symbolism, emphasizing themes of abandonment and despair. The “conventillo” (tenement) and “tejar ruinoso” (ruined shack) evoke a sense of decrepitude and desolation, mirroring the protagonist’s own deterioration. The term “Mamita,” which translates to “Mommy” in English, symbolizes the young woman’s cry for comfort and reassurance from her mother amidst suffering. The depiction of “el rey del cielo” (the king of heaven) underscores a desperate plea for divine intervention, highlighting the hopelessness and isolation felt by the characters.



Mamita in historic Context

‘Mamita’ emerged in Argentina in 1943, a country then engulfed in political and social turmoil. The song’s narrative crafts a poignant reflection on personal distress amid widespread uncertainty. During this time, societal and gender norms strongly influenced personal relationships, with women often experiencing vulnerability and dependency- themes broached poignantly through the lyrics. The song thus offers not only a commentary on personal betrayal but also a broader social critique relevant to its time and setting.



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