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Capullito

Capullito is a Tango written by Fernando López and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1945. The Tango Capullito is written by Fernando López, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Capullito with the singer Pedro Vargas.
“Capullito,” meaning “Little Bud” in English, evokes the tender promise of new beginnings. It speaks of a delicate blossom about to unfold, embodying the potential and beauty hidden within. Through its melody, “Capullito” captures the ephemeral moment where anticipation meets the gentle bloom of emerging life and dreams.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Pedro Vargas

Singer

Roberto Lambertucci

Author

Fernando López

Composer

1945/7/25

Date

Pedro Vargas
Pedro Vargas
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Capullito

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

Letra del Tango Capullito

Cuando florezcan los rosales
Y todo el prado esté de verde,
Cuando el invierno que me envuelve
De Acapulco en primavera.

Renacerá la paz del alma
Y más romántica y serena,
Se posará la luna llena
Sobre tu balcón.

Capullito de seda
La que mi vida espera,
En mi canto se queda
La esperanza de tu amor.
Capullito de seda
Ensoñación del alma,
Le has robado la calma
A mi pobre corazón.

Cuando te acerques a mi vida
Con el rubor de la paloma,
Como el arrullo de la alondra
Llegará tu voz querida.

Renacerá la paz del alma
Y más romántica y serena,
Se posará la luna llena
Sobre tu balcón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Capullito"

When the rose bushes bloom
And the entire meadow is green,
When the winter that wraps me
Turns into Acapulco in spring.

The peace of the soul will be reborn
And more romantic and serene,
The full moon will perch
Above your balcony.

Little bud of silk,
The one my life awaits,
In my song remains
The hope of your love.
Little bud of silk,
Dream of the soul,
You’ve stolen the calm
From my poor heart.

When you come closer to my life
With the blush of a dove,
Like the cooing of the lark
Your beloved voice will arrive.

The peace of the soul will be reborn
And more romantic and serene,
The full moon will perch
Above your balcony.

Capullito by Roberto Lambertucci

Capullito is a Tango written by Roberto Lambertucci and composed by Fernando López.



Story behind the Tango Capullito

“Capullito,” which translates to “Little Bud” in English, is a tango that elaborates a vivid story of awaiting and renewal paralleled with nature. The main imagery throughout the song involves the blossoming of roses and the greenery of meadows, symbols that are frequently associated with renewal and hope. In this tango, these natural phenomena are seen as heralding the return or arrival of a beloved figure, enhancing the emotional anticipation felt by the narrator.



Symbolism of Capullito

The lyrics of “Capullito” are imbued with rich, natural imagery that corresponds to deep emotional experiences. The recurring symbol, a ‘Capullito de seda’ (silk bud), suggests something delicate and precious, emerging or about to bloom. This metaphor beautifully illustrates the anticipation of love, likened to waiting for a bud to bloom into a flower, reflecting a journey toward fulfillment and the blossoming of feelings. When the song mentions zones like “Acapulco in spring,” it leverages these natural paradises known for their beauty and vitality, hinting at rebirth and romantic serenity.



Capullito in historical Context

Written in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II, “Capullito” might resonate with the yearning for peace and tranquility that pervaded much of the era. In the aftermath of a devastating global conflict, the themes of renewal and peace, as well as the longing for personal connections, spoke deeply to an audience that was recovering from the wartime experience. The song’s imagery of blossoming and serene moons over a balcony could symbolize a universal desire for a return to normalcy and harmony.



Roberto Lambertucci

Roberto Lambertucci was an influential figure in the tango scene, known for his evocative lyrics that often captured the complex emotions of love, longing, and personal reflection.