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La mariposa

La mariposa is a Tango written by Pedro Maffia and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1985. Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded La mariposa as an instrumental Tango.
“La Mariposa,” which means “The Butterfly” in English, flutters gracefully through the air, its delicate wings a dance of vibrant color and movement. This piece of music captures the essence of transformation and fleeting beauty, invoking the spirit of a butterfly’s journey. Each note is a breath of life, whispering tales of freedom and ephemeral joys.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Celedonio Flores

Author

Pedro Maffia

Composer

1985/12/26

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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La mariposa recorded by other Orchestras

La mariposa recorded by other Orchestras

1985/12/26 – La cancion de Buenos Aires – Osvaldo Pugliese
1985/12/26 – Arrabal – Osvaldo Pugliese
1985/12/26 – Los mareados – Osvaldo Pugliese
1985/12/26 – Desde el alma – Osvaldo Pugliese
1985/12/26 – A Evaristo Carriego – Osvaldo Pugliese
La mariposa – 1938/3/23 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La mariposa – 1967/11/28 – Juan D-Arienzo – Osvaldo Ramos
La mariposa – 1966/4/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
La mariposa – 1985/12/26 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
La mariposa – 1945/8/23 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La mariposa – 1972/8/18 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
La mariposa – 1968/1/1 – Jose Basso – Juan Carlos Godoy

Letra del Tango La mariposa

No es que esté arrepentido
de haberte querido tanto;
lo que me apena es tu olvido
y tu traición
me sume en amargo llanto.
¡Si vieras! Estoy tan triste
que canto por no llorar…
Si para tu bien te fuiste
para tu bien
yo te debo perdonar.

Después de libar traidora
en el rosal de mi amor
te marchas, engañadora,
para buscar
el encanto de otra flor…
Y buscando la más pura,
la más linda de color,
la ciegas con tu hermosura
para después
engañarla con tu amor.

Aquella tarde que te vi
tu estampa me gustó,
pebeta de arrabal,
y sin saber por qué yo te seguí
y el corazón te di
y fue tan sólo por mi mal.
Mirá si fue sincero mi querer
que nunca imaginé
la hiel de tu traición…

¡Qué solo y triste me quedé,
sin amor y sin fe
y derrotado el corazón!

Ten cuidado, mariposa,
de los sentidos amores…
No te cieguen los fulgores
de alguna falsa pasión
perque entonces pagarás
toda tu maldad,
toda tu traición.

English lyrics of the Tango "La mariposa"

It’s not that I regret
having loved you so much;
it’s your forgetfulness that pains me,
and your betrayal
plunges me into bitter tears.
If only you could see! I’m so sad
that I sing to keep from crying…
If you left for your own good,
for your own good,
I must forgive you.

After treacherously sipping
from the rosebush of my love,
you leave, deceiver,
to seek
the charm of another flower…
And searching for the purest,
the most beautifully colored,
you blind them with your beauty
only to later
deceive them with your love.

That afternoon when I saw you,
I liked your appearance,
girl from the suburbs,
and without knowing why I followed you,
gave you my heart,
and it was only to my detriment.
See how sincere my love was,
I never imagined
the bitterness of your betrayal…

How lonely and sad I was left,
without love, without faith,
and my heart defeated!

Be careful, butterfly,
of the deceptive loves…
Don’t let the glimmers
of some false passion blind you
because then you’ll pay
for all your wickedness,
all your betrayal.

La mariposa by Celedonio Flores

La mariposa is a Tango written by Celedonio Flores and composed by Pedro Maffia.



Story behind the Tango La mariposa

“La mariposa,” translated to English as “The Butterfly,” primarily delves into the themes of love, betrayal, and the pain of abandonment. The narrator reflects on their deep love for someone who has left them and the struggle to find closure. Celedonio Flores captures the agony of acknowledging that the loved one moved on for their own good, yet grappling with the profound hurt left behind. The poignant declaration, “I sing so as not to cry,” accentuates the depths of their heartache.



Symbolism of La mariposa

The butterfly emerges as a central symbol in this tango, representing beauty and transience. The lyrics portray the butterfly’s journey from one flower to another, a metaphor for a lover moving from one relationship to the next, seeking yet deceiving with superficial allure. The phrase “You blind them with your beauty, only to deceive them with your love,” encapsulates this deceit, highlighting a pattern of fleeting and dishonest romances. The warning in the final lines serves as a caution against insincere desires, suggesting that such actions may eventually lead to facing the consequences of one’s betrayal.



La mariposa in historic Context

Although the creation date states 1985, which may seem like a minor clerical error considering Celedonio Flores’ active period, “La mariposa” carries the timeless essence of classic tango themes from earlier 20th century Buenos Aires. This period was marked by a burgeoning tango scene that expressed the urban culture’s complexities, socio-economic challenges, and the universal themes of love and betrayal. The geographical influence is evident in the colloquial language and the depiction of emotional strife born from the vicissitudes of city life.



Celedonio Flores

Celedonio Flores was a renowned Argentine poet and tanguero known for his vivid depictions of life and love in Buenos Aires.