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Prienda

Prienda is a Tango written by Erma Suárez and recorded by Héctor Varela in 1953. The Tango Prienda is written by Erma Suárez, Héctor Varela has recorded Prienda with the singer Argentino Ledesma.
“Prienda,” meaning “Precious” in English, evokes a sense of cherished beauty and intimate allure. It captures the essence of something treasured, akin to a dance that unfolds with both elegance and intensity. This piece of music, like a heartfelt tango, weaves emotion and passion into every note, leaving an indelible mark on the soul.

Tango

Style

Héctor Varela

Orchestra

Argentino Ledesma

Singer

Enrique Lary

Author

Erma Suárez

Composer

1953/3/6

Date

Argentino Ledesma
Argentino Ledesma
Héctor Varela
Héctor Varela

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Prienda

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

Letra del Tango Prienda

Gaucho tristón, perro manso, surco, siembra.

Leña y fogón, tropa, rancho, amor y huella.

Un viento atroz, una sombra, noche fiera,

y junto a Dios mi corazón,

mientras mi prienda, mas temblaba en su sopor.

Entró a llorar, pobrecita, ¡suerte perra!,

me hinqué a rezar, yo que nunca había rezado.

Quise porfiar, fui cerrando las tranqueras

Y, al relinchar mi zaino, la sombra igual entró.



Fuimos bajando la cuesta,

dos y dos en fila india,

cuatro manos y mi prienda,

dormida en la caja,

de blanco vestida.

Dejamos su soledad

junto a un sauzal,

volvimos tristes,

muy tristes, sin hablar.

Después, yuyal y tapera,

destino de huella,

de andar y de andar.



No tengo ya perro manso, surco, siembra.

No tengo ya tropa, rancho, amor, ni prienda.

Andando voy, y al saber que voy sin ella,

en mi rencor, saco el facón,

para partirme de una vez el corazón.

Oigo una voz, es mi prienda, son sus ruegos,

es su visión, que se acerca a mi corriendo.

Tiemblo en mi horror, mi facón arrojo al suelo.

Mis ojos quedan ciegos, mi prienda ya no está.

English lyrics of the Tango "Prienda"

Sad gaucho, tame dog, furrow, sowing.

Firewood and hearth, herd, ranch, love, and trail.

A fierce wind, a shadow, wild night,

and next to God my heart,

while my beloved trembled in her slumber.

She began to cry, poor thing, such rotten luck!,

I knelt to pray, I who had never prayed before.

I tried to resist, I kept closing the gates

And, as my bay horse neighed, the shadow still entered.

We went down the slope,

two by two in single file,

four hands and my beloved,

asleep in the box,

dressed in white.

We left her solitude

next to a willow grove,

we returned sad,

very sad, without speaking.

Later, overgrown fields and ruins,

destiny of paths,

of walking and walking.

I no longer have a tame dog, furrow, sowing.

I no longer have a herd, ranch, love, or beloved.

I wander, and knowing that I wander without her,

in my bitterness, I draw my knife,

to split my heart once and for all.

I hear a voice, it’s my beloved, her pleas,

it’s her vision, coming towards me running.

I tremble in my horror, I throw my knife to the ground.

My eyes go blind, my beloved is no more.

Prienda by Enrique Lary

Prienda is a Tango written by Enrique Lary and composed by Erma Suárez.


Story behind the Tango Prienda

The song “Prienda” narrates a poignant tale wrapped around loss and nostalgia, where the lead character, a gaucho, reflects on the life he has lived and lost, marked by symbols like the dog, plough, and his love. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals a transition from being surrounded by love and life to facing ultimate solitude and heartbreak. The term “prienda,” roughly translating to “beloved” or “precious object” in English, symbolizes love and things held dear that are no longer present. The setting is stark, reflective of pastoral life in Argentina, revolving around the simplicity of rural livelihoods which has dissolved into sorrow as the gaucho mourns his dead love, symbolized by her burial and his return home in deep silence.


Symbolism of Prienda

The chosen words within the lyrics are heavy with symbolism rooted in rural South American culture. Phrases like “No tengo ya perro manso, surco, siembra” (I no longer have a tame dog, furrow, seeding) or “Fuimos bajando la cuesta, dos y dos en fila india” (We descended the slope, two by two in a single file) illustrate a vivid picture of loss and the process of moving on. The sensations are visceral, with the imagery of the sauzal (willow grove) where loneliness is left behind, symbolizing a sacred resting place. Enrique Lary uses poignant language to evoke the sense of despair and desolation that follows the death of a loved one, structuring loss not just as an emotional but also as a visual and spatial experience.


Prienda in Historic Context

The tango “Prienda” was recorded in 1953, a period marked by significant political and cultural shifts within Argentina. It was a time when the nation was grappling with aspects of urbanization, yet many still held strongly to rural, traditional ways of life. In this setting, “Prienda” serves as a mournful echo of a fading pastoral era, juxtaposed against the backdrop of changing societal values. This song, through its themes and characters, portrays the struggle and resilience of individuals facing the relentless march of time and transformation within their environment, manifesting the melancholy that often accompanies change.


Enrique Lary

Enrique Lary was an Argentine tango lyricist known for his emotionally driven and vivid lyrics that often reflect on themes of love, loss, and Argentinian culture.