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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Marejada is a Tango written by Daniel López Barreto and composed by Roberto Firpo.
“Marejada” narrates a poignant tale of love and loss, rooted deeply in the rhythms of tango. The lyrics explore a man’s regret for leaving his beloved and his homeland, only to find everything changed upon his return. The song begins with a farewell, a departure from a cherished place, and the emotional farewell from friends and a woman who deeply loved him. This woman, who once shared a bond with him, represents a significant emotional anchor in the lyrics.
The term “marejada”, which can be translated as “heavy swell” or “stormy sea”, is a key symbol in the tango, representing overwhelming emotional turmoil and the chaotic forces of life that can sweep away hopes and dreams. The lyricist uses the ocean and the storm as metaphors for the lead character’s emotional state and the upheaval his departure causes in his own life and in that of the woman he left behind. Phrases like “yo sé que mi mirada llegó cual marejada” and “Arrastró la marejada a su barco de ilusiones” emphasize how the protagonist’s actions and decisions had far-reaching, destructive consequences like a powerful sea storm.
The song was written and recorded in 1967, a period of immense cultural and political change globally and in Argentina. This was a time when the themes of separation, nostalgia, and personal turmoil resonated deeply with an audience experiencing societal shifts. The geographic setting alluded to in the lyrics, such as the mention of the “barra del Florida”, places the narrative in a specific local context, possibly referring to the historic and culturally iconic Café Florida in Buenos Aires, a hub for artists and intellectuals.
Daniel López Barreto was a notable lyricist in the tango genre, whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and human emotion, deeply intertwined with the cultural fabric of Argentina.