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Tierra querida

Tierra querida is a Tango written by Julio De Caro and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1927. Julio De Caro has recorded Tierra querida as an instrumental Tango.
“Tierra Querida,” meaning “Beloved Land,” resonates with heartfelt nostalgia and deep connection to one’s roots. This melody echoes the warmth and whisper of familiar winds, capturing the eternal embrace of a homeland cherished. Through every note, it speaks of unwavering love and longing, painting a vivid landscape of memories and dreams intertwined.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Luis Diaz

Author

Julio De Caro

Composer

1927/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Tierra querida recorded by other Orchestras

Tierra querida recorded by other Orchestras

1927/1/1 – Saturnia – Roberto Firpo
1927/1/1 – Mandria – Roberto Firpo
1927/1/1 – Fuegos artificiales – Roberto Firpo
1927/1/1 – Cotorrita de la suerte – Roberto Firpo
1927/1/1 – Amurado – Julio De Caro
Tierra querida – 1944/7/6 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Tierra querida – 1945/1/19 – Miguel Calo – Instrumental
Tierra querida – 1969/3/28 – Miguel Calo – Instrumental
Tierra querida – 1961/4/21 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
Tierra querida – 1948/4/10 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
Tierra querida – 1963/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Tierra querida – 1951/5/30 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Tierra querida – 1927/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Tierra querida – 1952/11/27 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Tierra querida

Yo no sé
cómo podría vivir
sin recordar
las emociones sublimes
del amor
donde ternuras gocé
de un tibio hogar
en el que yo fui feliz.
Yo no sé
que haya otra tierra fecunda
como tú
de amores, gloria y mujeres
sin igual,
de bellas flores y un cielo
en donde el sol
¡Irradia luz de libertad!

Tierra querida
en que nací
el rubí de tus auroras
no veré.
¡Tu cielo puro y tu sol
ya no podré gozar lejos de ti!

Tierra querida
en ti dejé
los ideales y ensueños
de mi ser,
mi dulce madre y la que
mi corazón
llena de amor y fe.

English lyrics of the Tango "Tierra querida"

I don’t know
how I could live
without recalling
the sublime emotions
of love
where I enjoyed tenderness
of a warm home
where I was happy.
I don’t know
if there is another fertile land
like you
of loves, glory, and unparalleled women,
of beautiful flowers and a sky
where the sun
radiates the light of freedom!

Beloved land
where I was born,
the ruby of your dawns
I won’t see.
Your pure sky and your sun
I can no longer enjoy far from you!

Beloved land
in you, I left
the ideals and dreams
of my being,
my sweet mother, and the one
who fills my heart
with love and faith.

Tierra querida by Luis Diaz

Tierra querida is a Tango written by Luis Diaz and composed by Julio De Caro.



Story behind the Tango Tierra querida

“Tierra querida” translates to “Beloved Land,” reflecting a deep emotional homage to the homeland. It expresses longing and nostalgia, qualities often present in tango lyrics. The author, Luis Diaz, captures the pain of separation and the enduring connection to one’s roots through memories of love, natural beauty, and familial bonds. In the lyric, “Yo no sé cómo podría vivir sin recordar… en el que yo fui feliz,” or “I don’t know how I could live without remembering… in which I was happy,” Diaz eloquently portrays the perpetual yearning for the past happiness experienced in one’s homeland.



Symbolism of Tierra querida

The song uses vivid imagery and natural symbols to communicate its themes—mention of “el rubí de tus auroras” (the ruby of your dawns) and “tu cielo puro y tu sol” (your pure sky and your sun) evoke strong visual associations with beauty and purity of the homeland. These symbolic elements align with longing, emphasizing the untainted, cherished memories that anchor the speaker to his homeland despite physical distance.



Tierra querida in historic Context

Recorded in 1927 by Julio De Caro, a period marked by substantial social and political shifts globally and in Argentina, the themes of nostalgia and homeland could reflect broader societal sentiments of uncertainty and change. This timing may enhance the emotional resonances of stability, familiarity, and grounding that the homeland represents in times of upheaval.



Luis Diaz

Luis Diaz was an accomplished lyricist in the Argentine tango genre, whose works often encapsulate deep emotional landscapes and reflections on personal and collective identities.