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Tierra querida is a Tango written by Luis Diaz and composed by Julio De Caro.
“Tierra querida” reflects the deep emotional connections and nostalgia of an individual yearning for their homeland. Through the lyrics, the singer expresses a sense of loss and longing for the cherished memories associated with their land of origin. Themes of home, love, and nature consistently appear, painting a vivid picture of what the individual holds dear and what they pine for in their absence from it.
The song uses powerful imagery and symbols to enhance its emotional depth. Words like “rubí de tus auroras” (ruby of your dawns) and references to unique aspects of the homeland like “tu cielo puro y tu sol” (your pure sky and your sun) symbolize the beauty and idealized perfection of the homeland. The repeated references to the land where the narrator experienced love, a warming home, and personal ideals magnify the pain of separation. The phrase “Irradia luz de libertad” (radiates light of freedom) not only highlights the warmth and liberating feeling associated with the homeland but also a profound sense of belonging and identity permanently tied to that place.
Written during World War II in 1944, “Tierra querida” emerges amidst a global backdrop of conflict and displacement. This setting likely influences the song’s themes of longing and nostalgia, as many during this time were displaced or longed for the peace of their homelands. Argentina itself, though geographically distant from the war’s epicenters, was not entirely isolated from its impacts, which could also reflect the sentiments of maintaining cultural identity and the remembrance of one’s roots during turbulent times.
Luis Diaz was a notable figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his poignant lyrics that often explored themes of love, nostalgia, and homeland.