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Calla pajarito

Calla pajarito is a Tango written by Enrique Rodríguez and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1960. The Tango Calla pajarito is written by Enrique Rodríguez, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Calla pajarito with the singer Armando Moreno.
“Calla pajarito,” translated to English as “Hush, Little Bird,” evokes a gentle stillness amidst the bustling rhythms of life. The tender call for silence invites the listener to pause and listen to the quiet whispers of the heart. Like a lullaby for the soul, it speaks of tranquility, capturing a moment where the world subtly pauses, wrapped in soothing melodies.

Tango

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Ernesto Cuscueta

Author

Enrique Rodríguez

Composer

1960/11/4

Date

Armando Moreno
Armando Moreno
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Calla pajarito

This is the translation of the Tango “Calla pajarito” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Calla pajarito” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Calla pajarito

Pajarito, que aleteando sin cesar
En la jaula que te sirve de prisión,
Vas trenzando tu tristeza en el cantar
De tu voz, sentimental.

Pajarito, yo también en mi penar,
Prisionero de su olvido y de su amor,
Muchas veces, sé cantar,
Con mi voz hecha dolor.

Pajarito triste, que en mi soledad
Con tu voz de pena me hace recordar,
El cariño de ella, que no tengo más
Pajarito triste, calla tu cantar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Calla pajarito"

Little bird, ceaselessly fluttering
In the cage that serves as your prison,
Weaving your sadness into the song
Of your voice, so sentimental.

Little bird, I too in my suffering,
A prisoner of her forgetfulness and love,
Often know how to sing,
With my voice made of pain.

Sad little bird, in my solitude
Your pained voice reminds me
Of her affection, which I no longer have
Sad little bird, silence your song.

Calla pajarito by Ernesto Cuscueta

Calla pajarito is a Tango written by Ernesto Cuscueta and composed by Enrique Rodríguez.



Story behind the Tango Calla pajarito

“Calla pajarito,” translates to “Be quiet, little bird” in English, and it stands out as a poignant narrative reflecting themes of imprisonment, loneliness, and lost love. The lyrics narrate the shared sorrow of both the speaker and a caged bird, both entangled in their personal desolation. The recurrent refrain of the bird’s miserable singing serves as a somber reminder of the happiness that the speaker once knew but is now unattainable. This composition surfaces from a sense of personal bondage tied to memories associated with a bygone lover, emphasizing the emotional weight of reminiscence and silence within the aspect of coping.



Symbolism of Calla pajarito

The caged bird in “Calla pajarito” symbolizes entrapment—both literal and emotional. Its chirping, rather than a symbol of freedom and joy, becomes a heartbreaking anthem of trials and agony, mirroring the sentiments of the protagonist. The phrases “En la jaula que te sirve de prisión,” and “Con tu voz de pena,” underline the motif of confinement and shared grief between the bird and the narrator, making it an overwhelming symbol of their mutual despair. The song’s call for the bird’s silence highlights the torturous nature of the memories evoked by the bird’s song—an elegy for lost love that the speaker wishes to silence in his quest for peace within his emotional confinement.



Calla pajarito in historic Context

The year 1960 in Argentina, marked by social and political unrest, indeed mirrors the themes of entrapment and melancholy prevalent throughout “Calla pajarito.” This era, interspersed with political detainments and societal constraints, might have indirectly colored the narrative of personal and emotional confinement reflected in the lyrics. These societal undercurrents could contribute a deeper understanding of the lament expressed in the tango, intertwining personal sorrow with the broader experience of societal and cultural constraints.



Ernesto Cuscueta

Ernesto Cuscueta was an influential figure in the Argentine Tango scene, celebrated for his poignant lyricism that often reflected deep, emotional landscapes.