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Corazón de papel

Corazón de papel is a Tango written by Cátulo Castillo and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1947. The Tango Corazón de papel is written by Cátulo Castillo, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Corazón de papel with the singer Floreal Ruiz.
“Corazón de papel” translates to “Heart of Paper” in English. This evocative title suggests fragility and vulnerability, as if the heart is crafted from delicate folds, easily torn or crumpled. Like a tango, the rhythm sways between longing and passion, capturing the transient essence of emotions written on paper, fleeting yet profoundly beautiful.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Floreal Ruiz

Singer

Alberto Franco

Author

Cátulo Castillo

Composer

1947/10/24

Date

Floreal Ruiz
Floreal Ruiz
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Corazón de papel recorded by other Orchestras

Corazón de papel recorded by other Orchestras

1947/10/24 – Tapera – Anibal Troilo
1947/10/23 – Tapera – Astor Piazzolla
1947/10/23 – Taconeando – Astor Piazzolla
1947/10/22 – La negra quiere bailar – Miguel Calo
1947/10/22 – Oyeme – Miguel Calo
Corazon de papel – 1947/10/24 – Anibal Troilo – Floreal Ruiz
Corazon de papel – 1948/9/23 – Miguel Calo – Roberto Arrieta

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Corazón de papel

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

Letra del Tango Corazón de papel

Cuando llegaste al nido, tus ojos soñadores
clavaste en mi muñeca vestida de Pierrot
y alzándola en tus brazos, como una madrecita,
dijiste: ‘Pobrecita, no tiene corazón’.
Tus manos diligentes hurgaron todo el cuarto
y con un pedacito muy rojo de papel,
un corazón le hiciste, un corazón pequeño,
que clavaste en su pecho con un lindo alfiler.

Muñequita de trapo
vestida de Pierrot,
nunca tendrá tu pecho,
amores ni ilusión,
nunca podrás vivir
nunca podrás querer,
muñequita de trapo,
corazón de papel.

Pasaron cuatro meses de sueños y de idilio
y vos, que en ese pecho tenés un corazón,
igual que golondrina volaste hacia otro nido
sin preocuparte nada por lo que atrás quedó.
No importa, pobre cosa de carne pasajera,
te apagarás un día lo mismo que un quinqué
y en cambio mi muñeca será siempre la misma
con su pecho sin alma que hiere un alfiler.

Muñequita de trapo
vestida de Pierrot,
aunque no tengas alma
te quiero sólo a vos,
pues sé que para siempre
habrás de serme fiel,
muñequita de trapo,
corazón de papel.

English lyrics of the Tango "Corazón de papel"

When you reached the cradle, your dreamy eyes
you set upon my doll dressed as Pierrot
and lifting her in your arms, like a little mother,
you said: ‘Poor thing, she has no heart at all.’
Your diligent hands searched the whole room through
and with a tiny piece of very red paper,
you made her a heart, a small heart indeed,
that you pinned to her chest with a lovely pin.

Little rag doll
dressed as Pierrot,
your chest will never hold
love nor dreams ever more,
you’ll never live,
you’ll never love,
little rag doll,
with a paper heart.

Four months went by of dreams and idyll
and you, who in your chest have a heart,
just like a swallow flew to another nest
not caring about what was left behind.
It doesn’t matter, poor soul of fleeting flesh,
you will fade one day just like a lamp,
yet my doll will remain always the same
with a soulless chest that a pin does impale.

Little rag doll
dressed as Pierrot,
even without a soul
you’re the one I adore,
for I know forever
you’ll always be true,
little rag doll,
with a paper heart.

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Story behind the Tango Corazón de papel

Corazón de papel narrates the poignant and bittersweet tale of fleeting love and enduring attachment. The lyrics depict a scene of tender affection and playful innocence, as a person crafts a paper heart for a toy doll. This act reflects deeper emotions, symbolizing transient human connections and the yearning for permanence in an ever-changing world. The imagery of a doll dressed as Pierrot—a classic figure of French pantomime representing sadness and love found and lost—serves to shadow the ephemeral nature of human relationships. The lyrics take the listener on a journey through initial enchantment, subsequent betrayal, and the contrast between human and inanimate fidelity.

Symbolism of Corazón de papel

The primary theme of Corazón de papel is the contrast between ephemeral human love and the enduring faithfulness of inanimate objects. The “muñequita de trapo” (rag doll) symbolizes unwavering loyalty amidst transient human emotions, as it remains constant regardless of the changing affections of its owner. The “corazón de papel” (paper heart) symbolizes fragility and transience, capturing the delicate and often fleeting nature of human emotions. These symbols echo the bittersweet emotions of nostalgia and the human desire for perpetual love and connection.

Notable language choices include describing the doll as dressed in Pierrot’s costume, heightening the motif of melancholy associated with love lost. Key phrases such as “te apagarás un día lo mismo que un quinqué” (you will be extinguished one day just like a lamp) highlight the transient nature of life and human affection, emphasizing the inevitability of departure and loss. The contrast between “carne pasajera” (passing flesh) and the doll’s “pecho sin alma” (soul-less chest) underscores the stark difference between human fragility and the eternal static nature of objects.

Corazón de papel in historic Context

Written in post-war Argentina in 1947 Buenos Aires, Corazón de papel reflects a time marked by social and cultural transitions. Tangos of this era often explored themes of longing and nostalgia, mirroring the uncertainties of a rapidly changing world. Buenos Aires, a vibrant cultural hub, was crucial in shaping such expressions of art. The city, famous for its tango halls and rich artistic tradition, provided a fertile ground for exploring themes of love, loss, and sentimentality within its local, musical context. The persona of Pierrot contributes to an international and historical narrative of romantic melancholy, adding layers to the story’s emotional landscape.

Cátulo Castillo was an influential Argentine composer and lyricist known for his profound contributions to the tango genre, blending poetry with music to capture the cultural essence of his time.