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Marejada

Marejada is a Tango written by Roberto Firpo and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1937. Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Marejada as an instrumental Tango.
“Marejada,” translating to “Tidal Wave” in English, is an evocative dance of the sea’s passions. This musical piece mirrors the ocean’s ceaseless pulse, weaving between gentle whispers and powerful crescendos. Each note captures the essence of change and continuity, a symphony that tells the timeless story of nature’s restless soul and unwavering rhythm.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Daniel López Barreto

Author

Roberto Firpo

Composer

1937/1/12

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Orquesta Típica Victor – Mejorando lo presente – 1930/4/29
Orquesta Típica Victor – Al pie de la Santa Cruz – 1933/10/13
Orquesta Típica Victor – Alma de bohemio – 1929/5/18
Orquesta Típica Victor – Pampa (2) – 1932/3/3
Orquesta Típica Victor – Esta noche me emborracho – 1928/4/9
Juan D’Arienzo – Paciencia – 1951/9/14
Juan D’Arienzo – La payanca – 1936/6/8
Juan D’Arienzo – Desencanto (2) – 1950/12/27
Juan D’Arienzo – Orlando Goñi – 1966/11/17
Juan D’Arienzo – Baldosa floja – 1958/7/6
Enrique Rodríguez – Tu intimo secreto – 1945/10/24
Enrique Rodríguez – Tutankamon – 1961/6/12
Enrique Rodríguez – Ciego – 1967/9/15
Enrique Rodríguez – Tic tac – 1941/8/7
Enrique Rodríguez – Amigos de ayer – 1942/2/13
Ricardo Tanturi – Y siempre igual – 1944/3/24
Ricardo Tanturi – Quién canta mejor que yo – 1944/1/21
Ricardo Tanturi – Espera de esquina – 1946/5/16
Ricardo Tanturi – Ese sos vos – 1941/12/23
Ricardo Tanturi – Cuatro lágrimas – 1945/10/23

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Marejada recorded by other Orchestras

Marejada recorded by other Orchestras

1937/1/12 – Machaquito – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1937/1/4 – Tu (You) – Osvaldo Fresedo
1937/1/21 – Fachimo la polquita – Juan D-Arienzo
1937/1/21 – El baqueano (El baquiano) – Juan D-Arienzo
1937/1/23 – No te cases – Edgardo Donato
Marejada – 1941/7/16 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Marejada – 1967/7/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Marejada – 1953/1/15 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Marejada – 1950/7/6 – Francisco Rotundo – Instrumental
Marejada – 1929/7/4 – Roberto Firpo – Teofilo Ibanez
Marejada – 1937/1/12 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Marejada

Cuando te dejé, tierra querida,
y te di aquel triste adiós,
la barra del Florida
con pena sincera me despidió,
parece que veo los pañuelos
agitarse con dolor
y entre la gente estaba
muy triste y lloraba
una mujer.

Yo sé que mi mirada
llegó cual marejada
y su almita apenada
y su esperanza naufragó.
Me quiso con locura,
conmigo fue muy dichosa,
fue buena y cariñosa
y yo, insensato,
la dejé.

Cuando regresé a mi patria,
después de una larga ausencia,
la vi una vez;
¡qué triste fue
volverla a ver así!
Arrastró la marejada
a su barco de ilusiones
y navego sin dirección
por culpa
de mi amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Marejada"

When I left you, beloved land,
and gave you that sad goodbye,
the crowd at the Florida
with true sorrow bid me farewell.
I seem to see the handkerchiefs
waving with pain,
and among the people was,
very sad and crying,
a woman.

I know that my gaze
hit her like a tidal wave
and her troubled little soul
and her hope was shipwrecked.
She loved me madly,
with me she was very happy,
she was kind 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 again!
The tide dragged
her ship of illusions
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

The lyrics of “Marejada” recount the heart-wrenching story of a departure and a sorrowful farewell from a cherished land and a beloved woman. The narrator leaves, driven by unnamed motives, and upon his return, he finds everything changed, marred by his previous actions. The profound regret and emotional chaos he had sown in his absence are mirrored by the turbulent ‘marejada’, or sea swell, symbolizing the stormy upheavals in both his life and that of the woman he left behind. Her life, once full of joy and love in his presence, has drifted aimlessly, battered by the waves of sorrow and abandonment.



Symbolism of Marejada

The primary symbol in these lyrics is the ‘marejada’, or sea swell, which represents the overwhelming emotional disturbances caused by the protagonist’s departure and resulting consequences. The imagery of waving handkerchiefs, agitated with pain as he leaves, and the later depiction of the woman’s life being like a ship lost at sea, powerfully convey the themes of loss, regret, and emotional devastation. The repeated references to sea and navigation emphasize the lack of control and direction in the woman’s life post-departure, mirroring the chaos in the narrator’s own emotions.



Marejada in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1937, a period marked by significant political and social changes in Argentina, which was then under the conservative regime of President José Félix Uriburu, followed by Agustín Pedro Justo. These were times of economic strife, conservative restoration, and a sense of nostalgia for past certainties, which is palpable in the longing and regret expressed in “Marejada”. The location mentioned, “la barra del Florida,” refers to a popular gathering place in Buenos Aires, well-known in the tango community, adding a deeper layer of personal and collective memory to the song.



Daniel López Barreto

Daniel López Barreto was an important figure in Argentine tango, both as a lyricist and as a composer, contributing numerous works to the genre’s rich repertoire.