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Novia provinciana

Novia provinciana is a Tango written by Juan Pomati and recorded by Héctor Varela in 1952. The Tango Novia provinciana is written by Juan Pomati, Héctor Varela has recorded Novia provinciana with the singer Argentino Ledesma.
“Novia Provinciana” translates to “Provincial Bride” in English. This title evokes the image of a young woman in love, leaving her rural roots behind for a new life filled with hope and uncertainty. The music captures the delicate balance between nostalgia for her quiet home and the excitement of a future brimming with possibilities.

Tango

Style

Héctor Varela

Orchestra

Argentino Ledesma

Singer

Horacio Sanguinetti

Author

Juan Pomati

Composer

1952/8/21

Date

Argentino Ledesma
Argentino Ledesma
Héctor Varela
Héctor Varela

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Novia provinciana recorded by other Orchestras

Novia provinciana recorded by other Orchestras

1952/8/21 – Pampero – Osvaldo Fresedo
1952/8/21 – Vida mia – Osvaldo Fresedo
1952/8/21 – La chacarera – Hector Varela
1952/8/21 – Certificao – Francini-Pontier
1952/8/21 – Por una mala mujer – Francini-Pontier
Novia provinciana – 1956/3/7 – Carlos di Sarli – Argentino Ledesma
Novia provinciana – 1952/8/21 – Hector Varela – Argentino Ledesma

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Novia provinciana

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

Letra del Tango Novia provinciana

En el andén, la tarde que partía,

te juré, ¡volveré!, ¡espérame!.

Han pasado muchos años

y esa tarde esta lejana,

muchachita provinciana.

Tu buen amor,

lo he perdido en Buenos Aires,

se me extravió,

en el laberinto de sus calles.

Y es por eso que te escribo,

esta carta en que te pido,

que perdones mi traición.



¡Adiós!

Mi novia provinciana, adiós.

Cualquier mañana,

cuando vayas a rezar,

por nuestro amor,

murmura una oración de paz.

¡Adiós!

Mi novia provinciana, adiós.

Junto al arroyo,

donde esta el sauce llorón,

arroja aquel anillo que te di.



En vano fue,

atar a una promesa nuestro amor,

otro amor rompió el ayer.

Son las cosas del destino

que suceden sin pensarlas,

y nos cambian el camino.

Es casi heroica tu paciencia femenina,

yo comprendo tu amargura pueblerina.

Muchachita enamorada,

que solita, que olvidada,

te dejó mi ingratitud.

English lyrics of the Tango "Novia provinciana"

On the platform, the evening that was departing,

I swore to you, “I will return!”, “Wait for me!”.

Many years have passed,

and that evening is distant,

little provincial girl.

Your good love,

I have lost it in Buenos Aires,

it got lost,

in the labyrinth of its streets.

That’s why I am writing to you,

this letter in which I ask you,

to forgive my betrayal.

Goodbye!

My provincial girlfriend, goodbye.

Someday morning,

when you go to pray,

for our love,

murmur a prayer for peace.

Goodbye!

My provincial girlfriend, goodbye.

By the stream,

where the weeping willow stands,

throw that ring that I gave you.

It was in vain,

to bind our love to a promise,

another love broke yesterday.

These are things of fate

that happen without thinking,

and they change our path.

Your feminine patience is almost heroic,

I understand your rural bitterness.

Little girl in love,

so alone, so forgotten,

my ingratitude left you.

Novia provinciana by Horacio Sanguinetti

Novia provinciana is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Juan Pomati.



Story behind the Tango Novia provinciana

The Tango “Novia provinciana” tells a sorrowful tale of love and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a man leaving his small-town sweetheart behind as he moves to the bustling city of Buenos Aires. The opening lines set a somber tone, where the protagonist bids farewell at the train station, promising to return, yet years later, he writes to confess his infidelity and lost love. This nostalgic and melancholic narrative unfolds a story of a lost provincial love swallowed by the complexities and temptations of city life.



Symbolism of Novia provinciana

In “Novia provinciana,” symbolism is richly woven into the lyrics to accentuate the emotional depth and themes of love, loss, and regret. The “sauce llorón” (weeping willow) near which the girl is asked to throw away the ring symbolizes sadness and mourning, reflecting the end of their love story. The labyrinthine streets of Buenos Aires represent the confusing and often disorienting nature of city life, which contrasts starkly with the simplicity and clarity of provincial life, something that leads to the protagonist’s downfall.



Novia provinciana in Historic Context

“Novia provinciana” was composed in 1952, a period when Argentina was experiencing significant social and economic changes. This was post-World War II, during Juan Perón’s first presidency, a time marked by urbanization and the migration of many Argentinians from rural areas to cities, seeking better economic opportunities. This socio-economic backdrop plays a crucial role in the narrative, where the allure of city life can lead to the abandonment of traditional values and relationships, as reflected in the protagonist’s betrayal of his provincial lover.



Horacio Sanguinetti

Horacio Sanguinetti was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the genre of Tango, encapsulating the spirit and transformations of Argentine culture through his poignant lyrics.