India Guarânia

The song 'India Guarânia' by José Asunción Flores is a poetic tribute to the indigenous Guaraní woman, blending admiration for her beauty with a deep respect for her cultural heritage. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who is a 'mixture of goddess and panther,' suggesting a combination of grace and wild strength. The reference to her as a 'naked maiden' who inhabits Guairá, along with the comparison of her curves to the meanders of the blue Paraná River, evokes a sense of natural beauty that is both pure and untamed.

The song's chorus emphasizes the woman's indigenous roots, calling her a 'wild young woman' from the 'virgin Eve race of the Guayakí.' This line not only highlights her connection to the Guayakí people but also alludes to a primal innocence and connection to the Earth. The use of the term 'Eva' (Eve) suggests a beginning, an origin, which in this context, is tied to the Guaraní Eden. The adornment of feathers and a necklace made from the fangs of tigers and pumas further symbolizes her integration with the natural world and the pride she carries.

Despite the wild and untamed imagery, the song also acknowledges the woman's capacity for love and dreams, indicating a depth of emotion and humanity. The 'wild woman' of the forest, while at home in the wilderness, is also capable of tenderness and aspiration. This duality serves to remind the listener of the complex nature of indigenous identity, which is often romanticized yet is rich with its own dreams and desires.