LEARN LYRICS

SONG MEANING

**“A Don Ata” invites us on a horseback ride through Argentina’s folk heartland, following the wandering soul of legendary troubadour Atahualpa Yupanqui. As his spirit trots past valleys, rivers, and cactus-studded hills, the song paints a vibrant map of places he once loved: Tafí del Valle, Amaichá, Salavina, Cerro Colorado, and many more. Nature itself becomes a choir—the mountain air whistles, the flowers cling to his soul, and even the moon over Tucumán lights his path—showing how deeply Don Ata’s music is woven into the land.

More than a travelogue, the lyrics are a heartfelt tribute. Villagers weave him a warm poncho, lonely herdsmen whistle for him, and the chorus blesses him “por tantos recuerdos lindos” (“for so many beautiful memories”). Every mention of a town or landscape is a reminder that his songs still guide Argentina’s four winds, carrying stories of struggle, warmth, and pride. In short, Soledad and Nati Pastorutti celebrate Yupanqui’s eternal journey, turning nostalgia into a lively folk anthem that keeps his legacy trotting onward.

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