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Tierra querida

Tierra querida is a Tango written by Julio De Caro and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1945. Miguel Caló has recorded Tierra querida as an instrumental Tango.
“Tierra querida”, which translates to “Dear Land” in English, evokes a deep sense of longing for the places that hold our roots and memories. It speaks to the heart’s pull towards the familiar soil that nourished our dreams and aspirations. This piece invites the listener to reflect on the love and nostalgia tied to one’s homeland.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Luis Diaz

Author

Julio De Caro

Composer

1945/1/19

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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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 do not know

how I could live

without recalling

those sublime emotions

of love

where I enjoyed tenderness

of a warm home

in which I was happy.

I do not know

that there is another fertile land

like you

of loves, glory, and unmatched women,

of beautiful flowers and a sky

where the sun

radiates light of freedom!

Beloved land

where I was born

I will not see the ruby of your dawns.

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

The song “Tierra querida” eloquently expresses a deep longing and affection for the author’s homeland, delineated through memories of love, idealism, and familial tenderness. The lyrics commence by the singer expressing an inability to imagine life without the profound emotional experiences tied to their homeland. Subsequently, the narrative highlights the fertile and unparalleled beauty of the land that is rich in love, glorious women, and radiant nature—elements that contribute profoundly to the author’s sense of identity and happiness. The core sentiment revolves around the nostalgia and loss felt upon separation from this cherished native soil and the emotional anchor it provides.



Symbolism of Tierra querida

The lyric “Tierra querida” translates to “Beloved Land” in English, symbolically representing the speaker’s homeland. Phrases like “el rubí de tus auroras” (the ruby of your dawns) and “¡Tu cielo puro y tu sol!” (Your pure sky and your sun!) use vivid, colorful imagery to evoke a sense of pride and deep emotional connection to the native landscape. The repeated use of possessive pronouns highlights a personal and intimate relationship with the land. The song’s reference to the light of freedom shining from the sun symbolizes hope, prosperity, and the inherent beauty of the homeland which imparts a sense of liberty and spiritual nourishment to its people.



Tierra querida in historic Context

“Tierra querida” was penned and recorded in Argentina on January 19, 1945, a time marked by significant political and social transitions not only in Argentina but globally, as World War II was approaching its end. This context influences the evocative emotional tone of the music and lyrics, reflecting a collective yearning for peace, stability, and a reaffirmation of national identity and personal roots. The tango, a dance inherently woven into the fabric of Argentine culture, serves as a powerful conduit for expressing complex sentiments during times of upheaval and change.



Luis Diaz

Luis Diaz was an esteemed lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for his profound and evocative compositions that resonate deeply with themes of love, homeland, and personal introspection.