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Tierra adentro

Tierra adentro is a Tango written by Julio De Caro and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1968. Armando Pontier has recorded Tierra adentro as an instrumental Tango.
“Tierra Adentro,” or “Inland,” evokes the depths of the soul and the heartland’s whispers. This piece of music journeys beyond the surface, delving into the layers of memory and emotion embedded in the landscape. It invites listeners to explore the vastness within, where every note resonates with stories of longing and introspection.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Atilio Supparo

Author

Julio De Caro

Composer

1968/4/29

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Letra del Tango Tierra adentro

Entre el chal de cerrazón. Celeste gris

Cinchan los rayos del sol, pa´ dar matiz,

Por un reflejo que abrió desde un costao

Se ve la estampa de un ser que va montao.

Varios paisanos se agachan, pa´ vichar

Naide se anima a chistar,

Y los perros, achuchaos por la impresión

Reculan mudos pa´l galpón.



Va al tun tun, como alocao

Ya no encuentra dirección,

Como duende que ha pecao,

Camina a paso errao

Sin miras de perdón.

Hasta su pingo, al andar

Lleva un peso en el fiador,

Se me antoja que al pasar,

Se agacha pa´ ocultar

Que arrastra algún dolor.



Para y baja el recao

Fuma, mascando el cigarro,

Y como hablándole al barro

Se queda un rato envarao.

Se hinca, saca el facón

Pa´ darle un beso a la cruz,

Quién sabe si pide luz

O pide más cerrazón.



Cuentan que en una ocasión, una mujer

Dio su palabra de honor a su querer,

Y cuando el gaucho creyó formalizao

Su lindo nido de amor, se vio engañao.

Como buen gaucho, huyó pa´ no matar

Por la vergüenza de andar,

Con las manchas del pecao en su facón

Pa´ dar ejemplo de varón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Tierra adentro"

Beneath the shawl of brooding, sky-like gray
The sun’s beams tighten, adding a display
Through a reflection that emerges from the side
There appears the figure of one astride.

Some countrymen bend down, just to stare
None dare to whisper,
And dogs, shaken by the sight,
Back silently to the shed.

He goes haphazardly, as if crazed
Losing his way,
Like a spirit that has sinned,
He walks with errant pace,
With no hopes of forgiveness.
Even his horse, in its gait,
Carries a burden on its halter,
It seems to me that in passing,
It bows to hide
That it drags some pain.

He stops and lowers his load
Smokes, chewing on the cigarette,
And as if speaking to the mud
He stays stuck there awhile.
He kneels, draws his knife
To kiss the cross,
Who knows if he’s asking for light
Or even deeper gloom.

It’s said that once, a woman
Gave her word of honor to her lover,
And when the gaucho believed it sealed
His beautiful love nest, he found himself deceived.
Like a good gaucho, he fled to avoid a kill
For the shame of carrying,
Stains of sin on his knife
To set an example of manhood.

Tierra adentro by Atilio Supparo

Tierra adentro is a Tango written by Atilio Supparo and composed by Julio De Caro.

Story behind the Tango Tierra adentro

‘Tierra adentro,’ which translates to ‘Deep into the Land’ in English, metaphorically explores a journey deep into the heartlands of personal emotion and cultural roots. The lyrics poignantly depict a scene filled with local imagery and characters, set in a rural landscape where nature and human emotions are intricately intertwined. The story captures the essence of a lone figure, possibly a gaucho, dealing with profound personal grief and betrayal, conveyed through his interactions with the environment and his horse.



Symbolism of Tierra adentro

The tango uses symbolic elements such as weather conditions and the landscape to enhance the narrative. The ‘chal de cerrazón’ and the ‘rayos del sol’ represent the interplay of darkness and light, symbolizing the internal conflict within the protagonist. The journey of the central figure—introspective and laden with sorrow—reflects a deep-seated emotional turmoil. His actions, such as kneeling and kissing the cross, suggest a search for redemption or solace, highlighting themes of guilt and spiritual seeking. Phrases like ‘arrastra algún dolor’ paint a vivid picture of a man burdened by pain, both literal and metaphorical.



Tierra adentro in historic Context

Recorded in 1968 in Argentina, ‘Tierra adentro’ by Atilio Supparo arrives at a tumultuous time in Argentine history, marked by political and social unrest. The nostalgia and soul-searching depicted in the tango could be reflective of the national sentiment, where individuals and society were grappling with the complexities of modern changes while clinging to traditional values. The rural setting within the lyrics might suggest a retreat from urban dilemmas to the timeless issues of personal integrity and honor, central to the gaucho culture, as suggested in the protagonist’s narrative.



Atilio Supparo

Atilio Supparo was a notable figure in the Tango music scene, known for his deeply evocative lyrics that often delved into the themes of love, betrayal, and the quintessential Argentine identity.