Por Tu Abandonó Padezco (Chacarera)

The song "Por Tu Abandonó Padezco (Chacarera)" by Lazaro Caballero is a poignant expression of loss and longing, set to the rhythm of a traditional Argentine folk dance known as chacarera. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has been left in solitude, grappling with the departure of a loved one. The emotional weight of the song is carried not only through the words but also through the cultural context of the music, which often deals with themes of love, nature, and rural life.

Lazaro Caballero uses the natural environment as a metaphor for his inner turmoil. The animals and the landscape around him reflect his sense of abandonment. The toba (dog), the catas (parrots), and even the foliage of once-flourishing trees are depicted as sharing in the narrator's grief, their behaviors and states mirroring his own heartache. This personification of nature serves to underscore the depth of the narrator's sorrow, as the entire world seems to grieve with him.

The song's chorus emphasizes the profound wound left by the loved one's departure, with the narrator acknowledging that he does not deserve to live in perpetual mourning. The mention of grillos (crickets) offering a concert suggests a sliver of solace in the midst of suffering, yet the overall tone remains one of deep sadness. The repeated line 'yo sé que no lo merezco' (I know I don't deserve it) could imply a sense of unworthiness or a recognition that life must go on despite the pain. The song is a testament to the enduring human experience of loss and the search for healing through the expression of grief.