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Tierrita

Tierrita is a Tango written by Agustín Bardi and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1937. Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Tierrita as an instrumental Tango.
“Tierrita,” meaning “Little Earth” in English, is a melody where the soul of the soil dances with elegance. This piece evokes the sensation of grounding, a gentle reminder of the enduring connection to one’s roots. It whispers stories of forgotten lands and intimate ties, where each note resonates with the heartbeat of the earth beneath our feet.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Jesús Fernández Blanco

Author

Agustín Bardi

Composer

1937/6/23

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Ricardo Tanturi
Ricardo Tanturi

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Tierrita recorded by other Orchestras

Tierrita recorded by other Orchestras

1937/6/23 – A la luz del candil – Ricardo Tanturi
1937/7/2 – La Rosarina – Juan D-Arienzo
1937/7/2 – Pasion – Juan D-Arienzo
1937/7/4 – La cumparsita – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo
1937/7/4 – Matasano – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo
Tierrita – 1941/6/9 – Juan D-Arienzo – Hector Maure
Tierrita – 1937/6/23 – Ricardo Tanturi – Instrumental
Tierrita – 1934/9/14 – Edgardo Donato – Instrumental
Tierrita – 1963/8/22 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Tierrita – 1970/6/17 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
Tierrita – 1948/5/12 – Alfredo Gobbi – Hector Maciel
Tierrita – 1932/2/4 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Tierrita

Es mejor que nos marchemos
Cada cual por su camino,
Así lo manda el destino
Porque ya no nos queremos.
¡Es mejor que confesemos
la derrota de este amor!

No supiste dar valor
A mi querer sincero y hondo,
Y aunque tarde, correspondo
Como vos has merecido.
Hace tiempo he comprendido
La comedia que fingías,
Cada vez que me decías
Que era yo tu adoración…

Para qué seguir mintiendo
Andá y buscate, m´hijita,
Quien te saque la tierrita
Que tenés en la cabeza.
Por delirios de grandeza
Ya no tenés ilusiones,
Y en ese mar de ambiciones
Naufragó tu corazón…

Al mirarte mal rumbiada
Más que nunca te quería,
Por ver si al fin conseguía
Evitarte la rodada.
¡Pero no he logrado nada
y el amor no existe más!

English lyrics of the Tango "Tierrita"

It’s best if we part ways now,
Everyone on their own path,
Fate dictates this because,
We no longer love each other.
It’s best to admit,
The defeat of this love!

You failed to value,
My sincere and deep affection,
And though late, I respond,
As you have deserved.
For a while I’ve understood,
The act you pretended,
Every time you told me
I was your adoration…

Why keep lying?
Go on and find, my dear,
Someone who’ll clear the folly
That’s in your head.
With delusions of grandeur,
You have no more dreams,
And in that sea of ambitions,
Your heart has sunk…

Seeing you misguided,
I loved you more than ever,
Hoping somehow to prevent
Your downfall.
But I’ve achieved nothing,
And the love no longer exists!

Tierrita by Jesús Fernández Blanco

Tierrita is a Tango written by Jesús Fernández Blanco and composed by Agustín Bardi.


Story behind the Tango Tierrita

“Tierrita” delineates the emotional journey and connection demise between the narrator and his partner, highlighting a resigned acceptance of their failed relationship. The lyrics revolve around the inevitable division, driven by mutual disinterest and disappointment. As the persona urges for separation, moving in different paths as dictated by fate, the profound sorrow and the stark reality of unreciprocated love surface. They reveal an intimate yet crumbling bond portrayed with stark honesty and emotive resignation.


Symbolism of Tierrita

The title “Tierrita,” translating to “little dirt” in English, symbolizes the trivial misunderstandings or minor issues that could accumulate over time to obstruct a relationship significantly. A standout phrase, “Quien te saque la tierrita que tenés en la cabeza,” metaphorically points to removing the minor, nagging problems or delusions the partner holds onto. The critique of “delirios de grandeza” (delusions of grandeur) further underscores the disillusionment with the partner’s impractical aspirations or perhaps infidelity, manifesting a heart “wrecked” by boundless ambitions.


Tierrita in historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1937, Tierrita is set against the backdrop of economic challenges and a complex social landscape. It was a period marked by deep social transformations and a search for national identity which often reflected in tango lyrics. The expressions of personal loss, disillusionment, and criticism of societal values mirrored the broader societal sentiments of the time, encapsulating individual experiences within the broader context of economic disparity and social change.


Jesús Fernández Blanco

Jesús Fernández Blanco, an influential figure in the tango universe, is recognized primarily for his poetical prowess in capturing deep emotional narratives.