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Santa madrecita

Santa madrecita is a Tango written by Héctor Varela and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1949. The Tango Santa madrecita is written by Héctor Varela, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Santa madrecita with the singer Armando Laborde.
“Santa Madrecita,” meaning “Holy Little Mother” in English, evokes a sense of reverence and tenderness, capturing the essence of maternal grace and sanctity. This piece of music, perhaps a soulful Tango, dances through emotions, weaving a tapestry of devotion and love. It embraces the listener, whispering tales of nurturing warmth and timeless affection.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Armando Laborde

Singer

Carlos Waiss

Author

Héctor Varela

Composer

1949/4/6

Date

Armando Laborde
Armando Laborde
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Santa madrecita recorded by other Orchestras

Santa madrecita recorded by other Orchestras

1949/4/6 – Chichipia – Juan D-Arienzo
1949/4/6 – La morocha – Juan D-Arienzo
1949/4/6 – Cana – Juan D-Arienzo
1949/4/6 – Delfino – Juan D-Arienzo
1949/4/6 – La payanca – Juan D-Arienzo
Santa madrecita – 1949/4/6 – Juan D-Arienzo – Armando Laborde
Santa madrecita – 1949/12/6 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Santa madrecita

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

Letra del Tango Santa madrecita

Yo dejé mi barrio viejo,
en el barrio una casita,
en la casita una pena
y en la pena a mi viejita.
Pobre madre cuantas noches
me habrá esperado llorando,
arrodillada y rezando
por aquel que no volvió.

Aunque digan lo que quieran
nunca tuve más ventura
que el amor y la dulzura
de la santa madre mía,
y ese mundo de ternura
que sus brazos me ofrecían.
Hoy no tengo aquel tesoro
de sus lágrimas sentidas
y en los ojos secos lloro
los errores de mi vida.
Vida que sólo ha dejado
mi sueño tirado lo mismo que yo.

Por un canto de sirena
yo dejé su amor sublime
y hoy mi canto es una pena
que me quema y que me oprime.
Pobre madre que no traigo
más que un montón de fracasos
quisiera hallar tu regazo
para pedirte perdón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Santa madrecita"

I left my old neighborhood,
in the neighborhood a little house,
in the little house a sorrow,
and in the sorrow my old mother.
Poor mother, how many nights
she must have waited, crying,
kneeling and praying
for the one who never returned.

Although they say what they want,
I never had more fortune
than the love and sweetness
of my saintly mother,
and that world of tenderness
that her arms offered me.
Today I don’t have that treasure
of her heartfelt tears,
and with dry eyes I cry
the mistakes of my life.
A life that has only left
my dream thrown away just like me.

For a siren’s song
I left her sublime love
and today my song is a sorrow
that burns and suppresses me.
Poor mother, I bring nothing
but a heap of failures,
I wish to find your lap
to ask for your forgiveness.

Santa madrecita by Carlos Waiss

Santa madrecita is a Tango written by Carlos Waiss and composed by Héctor Varela.



Story behind the Tango Santa madrecita

The lyrics of “Santa madrecita” tell a poignant story of nostalgia, regret and a yearning for maternal love and forgiveness. The narrator reflects on leaving behind his old neighborhood, his home, and, most piercingly, his mother, who endured nights filled with tears and prayers for her absent son. Plagued by guilt and remorse over the mistakes in his life, he longs to return to his mother’s comforting embrace and seek her forgiveness for leaving her side, lured away by illusory promises.



Symbolism of Santa madrecita

“Santa madrecita” employs rich symbolism and evocative language to amplify its themes. The title itself, translating to “Holy Little Mother” in English, idolizes the mother as a saint-like figure, epitomizing unconditional love and forgiveness. Key phrases like “nunca tuve más ventura que el amor y la dulzura de la santa madre mía,” emphasize the profound and irreplaceable nature of maternal love over any worldly pleasure or success. The contrast between the warmth of his mother’s embrace and the narrator’s cold, tearless eyes as he recounts his life’s errors further underscores the theme of loss and regret.



Santa madrecita in historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1949, “Santa madrecita” emerged during a time of considerable socio-political changes in the country, post-World War II and the rise of Juan Domingo Perón. The nostalgic and emotionally charged narrative might reflect a general sentiment of longing for simpler, more stable times amidst the rapid transformations in society. The focus on familial bonds and individual remorse perhaps served as a soothing counterpoint to the broader societal upheavals, resonating deeply with an audience grappling with similar issues of displacement, change, and the value of personal relationships.



Carlos Waiss

Carlos Waiss was an influential figure in the realm of Tango, known for his evocative lyrics that often explored themes of love, nostalgia, and social commentary.