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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Para ti madre is a Tango written by Venancio Clauso and composed by José Mocciola.
The tango “Para ti madre” (For You, Mother) is a heartfelt tribute to the memory and spirit of a mother. It traverses the journey from childhood innocence to the harsher realities of adult life, emphasizing the perennial impact a mother’s love and presence has on one. The lyrics poignantly reminisce about the blessed, carefree days of youth, painting them as a time of golden innocence under the benevolent realm of maternal love. It reflects on the loss felt in her absence, underlining the depth of longing and enduring connection to her nurturing spirit. The song is both a personal reflection and a universal homage to motherly love.
The lyrics of “Para ti madre” are rich in symbolism. The reference to childhood as “infancia de oro y miel” (childhood of gold and honey) symbolizes a time of purity and joy, framed by the sweetness and value attributed to these elements. The “edén” (Eden) represents an untouched paradise, illustrating the world as seen through the veil of childhood innocence, unmarred by the pains of adult life. The transition in tone upon the mother’s absence captures the stark contrast between warmth of maternal love and the void her absence leaves. Phrases like “mi corazón sangrante” (my bleeding heart) and “el pesar más cruel” (the cruelest sorrow) depict the profound emotional impact of her loss.
Recorded in 1949 in Argentina, “Para ti madre” emanates from a post-war context where many people were dealing with personal loss and the rebuilding of their lives. Mother figures often symbolized constancy and comfort in a world dealing with the aftermath of conflict and upheaval. The tango, with its emotive reach, provided an outlet for public and private grief, as well as a means to keep alive the memories of those who might have been lost or distant.
Venancio Clauso was an Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and evocative tango lyrics that often explored themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.