La Vieja
La Chacarerata Santiagueña Lyrics
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Alma y vida de Santiago,
Vieja como los coyuyos
Que cantan allá en mi pago.
Sangre de salitre y canto
Que corre por los senderos,
Polvadera, vid y farra
Yo la traigo de mis pagos
Donde el monte besa el cielo,
Hecha canto en mi guitarra
Y la del Sonco en el recuerdo.
Todos la llaman "la vieja"
Y... Ay! muchos me la han copiado,
Pero esta es la verdadera
Que canta todo Santiago.
Achalay mi chacarera,
Sonco 'i bulla en mis recuerdos
Y rescoldo de las coplas
Que cantaron mis abuelos.
Apenita se la escucha
La sangre me cosquillea,
Y hasta se salen del alma
Las penas y mudancean.
Compañera de mis noches,
Llamita de mis adentros
Pa' alumbrar a mis paisanos
Humildes pero contentos.
Todos la llaman "la vieja"
Y... Ay! muchos me la han copiado,
Pero esta es la verdadera
Que canta todo Santiago.
The lyrics of La Chacarerata Santiagueña's "La Vieja" bring to life the soul and essence of Santiago, a province in Argentina. The song is a "chacarera trunca," a popular rhythm known for its quick tempo and lively beat. The song describes the old traditions and customs of Santiago, with the coyuyos, the dust, and the parties of the salavineros. The powerful imagery in the song portrays the beauty and harshness of the region, from the towering mountains to the salty air.
The song sings praises to the land and its people, reminiscing on the memories of the singer's past. The line "Hecha canto en mi guitarra y la del Sonco en el recuerdo" speaks to the deep emotional connection between the singer and their music, as they recall the melodies and rhythms passed down through generations. The song also serves as an anthem for the humble and content people of Santiago, who are represented by the singer's memories of his paisanos, or fellow countrymen.
In all, "La Vieja" is a tribute to the timeless traditions and culture of Santiago, painted with vivid imagery and heartfelt nostalgia. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the memories and stories of one's roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Esta chacarera es trunca,
This song is incomplete,
Alma y vida de Santiago,
It represents the soul and life of Santiago,
Vieja como los coyuyos
Que cantan allá en mi pago.
As old as the plants that sing in my hometown.
Sangre de salitre y canto
Que corre por los senderos,
Polvadera, vid y farra
Febril del salavinero.
The essence of salt and song runs through its veins and flows through the paths, full of dust, wine and joy of the common people.
Yo la traigo de mis pagos
Donde el monte besa el cielo,
Hecha canto en mi guitarra
Y la del Sonco en el recuerdo.
I bring it from my hometown where the forest meets the sky, turned into a song on my guitar, with memories of the Sonco.
Todos la llaman "la vieja"
Y... Ay! muchos me la han copiado,
Pero esta es la verdadera
Que canta todo Santiago.
Everyone knows it as "La Vieja", many have copied it, but this is the true one that sings all over Santiago.
Achalay mi chacarera,
Sonco 'i bulla en mis recuerdos
Y rescoldo de las coplas
Que cantaron mis abuelos.
My Chacarera Achalay, the memories of the Sonco and the embers of the verses that my grandparents sang.
Apenita se la escucha
La sangre me cosquillea,
Y hasta se salen del alma
Las penas y mudancean.
When I hear it, I get goosebumps, and even my sorrows start dancing.
Compañera de mis noches,
Llamita de mis adentros
Pa' alumbrar a mis paisanos
Humildes pero contentos.
My companion in the nights, the little flame inside me, to light up my humble but happy countrymen.
Writer(s): Hnos. Díaz
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