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El barco María

El barco María is a Tango written by Carlos Viván and recorded by Lucio Demare in 1944. The Tango El barco María is written by Carlos Viván, Lucio Demare has recorded El barco María with the singer Raúl Berón.
“El barco María,” or “The Ship María,” sails through the heart like a vessel adrift in the sea of nostalgia. Its melodies weave tales of longing, carrying whispers of distant shores and forgotten dreams. With each note, it beckons us to voyage into the depths of memory, where love and loss dance upon the waves of time.

Tango

Style

Lucio Demare

Orchestra

Raúl Berón

Singer

Horacio Sanguinetti

Author

Carlos Viván

Composer

1944/1/12

Date

Raúl Berón
Raúl Berón
Lucio Demare
Lucio Demare

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango El barco María

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

Letra del Tango El barco María

No enturbies tus ojos color de aguaverde,
no busques recuerdos, no mires el mar.
El barco María, quizá ya no vuelva,
no sueñes el rostro de su capitán.
Grabó en su navío tu nombre de estrella,
te amaba y no tuvo palabras de adiós.
Los mares lejanos marcaron su huella,
quién sabe en que puerto sus anclas hundió.

El barco María, zarpó una noche serena
y se llenaron de pena, los ojos del capitán.
Te dijo muy triste: ‘Inolvidable María,
he de volver algún día’, y parecía llorar.
El barco María, se fue buscando las olas
y te ha dejado tan sola como perdida en el mar.

Olvida que un día te dijo sonriente
que amaba tus ojos color verdemar.
Olvida esas noches soñando en el puente,
del barco María, que no volverá.
No mires las aguas, plateadas de luna,
no escuches de noche su triste canción,
no busques recuerdos que llenan de brumas
el muelle desierto de tu corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "El barco María"

Do not cloud your eyes, the color of green water,
Do not seek memories, do not look at the sea.
The ship María, may never return,
Do not dream of the face of its captain.
He engraved on his ship your star-like name,
He loved you and had no words of goodbye.
Distant seas marked his trace,
Who knows in which port his anchors sank.

The ship María, set sail on a tranquil night
And the captain’s eyes filled with sorrow.
He said to you sadly: ‘Unforgettable María,
I must return one day,’ and he seemed to cry.
The ship María, went seeking the waves
And left you as alone as if lost at sea.

Forget the day he told you smiling
That he loved your sea-green eyes.
Forget those nights dreaming on the bridge,
Of the ship María, that will not return.
Do not look at the waters, silvered by the moon,
Do not listen at night to their sad song,
Do not seek memories that fill with mist
The deserted pier of your heart.

El barco María by Horacio Sanguinetti

El barco María is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Carlos Viván.

Story behind the Tango El barco María

The lyrics of “El barco María” tell a story of unfulfilled love and longing centered around a ship named María and its captain. The female protagonist is urged not to cloud her beautiful greenish waters like eyes with memories and not to look at the sea, implying she is waiting for someone who may never return. Her love interest, the captain, once confessed his love for her and promised to return, embedding her name onto his ship as a testament of his affection. Yet, the harsh realities of the sea and life’s uncertainties are suggested by the unknown fate of the captain, leaving the woman in a state of suspended hope and resignation.

Symbolism of El barco María

The ship “María” itself is a significant symbol in the lyrics, representing the journey, adventure, and aspirations, but also the risks and the isolation felt by those who wait. The turbulent seas reflect the emotional turmoil inside the protagonist, with the vast, unpredictable waters mirroring the depth and tumult of her feelings. Key phrases like “no mires el mar” (do not look at the sea) suggest moving away from dreams that are tied to the past and may never crystallize. This melancholic yearning and struggle between hope and the harshness of reality resonate profoundly, emblematic of the Argentine Tango’s soulful nature.

El barco María in historic Context

Recorded in 1944 during a period laden with global conflicts and uncertainties due to World War II, “El barco María” could resonate with widespread sentiments of loss, departure, and the solemn wait for loved ones. The song may also reflect the anxiety and grief in Argentina caused by the war, paralleling the personal story of waiting for the María’s captain with the national experience of uncertain fates. During this era, Tango often encapsulated deep, introspective sorrows, acting as an outlet for collective emotional expressions.

Horacio Sanguinetti

Horacio Sanguinetti was a well-recognized lyricist in Argentine tango, known for his poignant and emotionally charged compositions.