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El buscapié

El buscapié is a Tango written by José Dames and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1947. Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded El buscapié as an instrumental Tango.
“El buscapié,” meaning “The Firecracker” in English, bursts forth with an energy that ignites the soul. Its lively rhythm dances like sparks in the night, hinting at the vibrant chaos and passion of life. Through each note, it beckons listeners to chase after moments of brilliance, much like fireworks fleetingly light up the sky.
When I left you, my beloved land,
and bid you that sad farewell,
the crowd at Florida
with heartfelt sorrow saw me off,
it seems I see the handkerchiefs
waving in grief,
and among the people stood
a woman, very sad, crying.

I know that my gaze
came like a high tide,
and her grieving little soul,
and her hopes, were wrecked.
She loved me madly,
with me she was very happy,
she was good and loving,
and I, foolishly,
left her.

When I returned to my homeland,
after a long absence,
I saw her once;
how sad it was
to see her like that!
The swell dragged
her ship of dreams
and she sailed aimlessly
because of
my love.

Marejada by Daniel López Barreto

Marejada is a Tango written by Daniel López Barreto and composed by Roberto Firpo.



Story behind the Tango Marejada

“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.



Symbolism of Marejada

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.



Marejada in historic Context

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

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.