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Marejada

Marejada is a Tango written by Roberto Firpo and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1941. Carlos di Sarli has recorded Marejada as an instrumental Tango.
“Marejada,” translating to “High Tide” in English, dances through the air like a spirited tango, capturing moments of rising emotion and wavelike energy. It sweeps across the soul, embodying both the gentle push and turbulent pull of life’s currents. Each note is a swell of passion, echoing the ebb and flow of love and longing.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Daniel López Barreto

Author

Roberto Firpo

Composer

1941/7/16

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Carlos di Sarli – Organito de la tarde – 1954/8/31
Carlos di Sarli – El cantar de aquel malevo – 1930/3/17
Carlos di Sarli – La cachila – 1941/3/6
Carlos di Sarli – Ensueños – 1943/9/7
Carlos di Sarli – Tu intimo secreto – 1945/10/30
Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna – Canción de lluvia – 1959/7/8
Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna – Brindis para la navidad – 1960/10/14
Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna – No no llores más – 1959/6/17
Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna – Me has robado el corazón – 1959/11/23
Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna – Merceditas – 1958/9/23
Ricardo Malerba – Ninguna – 1942/11/19
Ricardo Malerba – Cuando florezcan las rosas – 1943/6/10
Ricardo Malerba – Mamita – 1943/4/12
Ricardo Malerba – 24 de agosto – 1943/6/10
Ricardo Malerba – Pasado florido – 1945/4/4
LOS SEÑORES DEL TANGO – Milonguero viejo – 1962/10/8

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Marejada recorded by other Orchestras

Marejada recorded by other Orchestras

1941/7/16 – Germaine – Carlos di Sarli
1941/7/15 – Cantar gitano – Enrique Rodriguez
1941/7/18 – Cordon de oro – Anibal Troilo
1941/7/18 – En esta tarde gris – Anibal Troilo
1941/7/14 – Nunca mas – Juan D-Arienzo
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, my dear land,
and gave you that sad farewell,
the crowd at the Florida
bade me goodbye with true sorrow,
it seems I still see the handkerchiefs
waving in pain
and among the people was
very sad and crying
a woman.

I know that my gaze
came like a tidal wave
and her troubled little soul
and her hope capsized.
She loved me madly,
she was very happy with me,
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 this 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

“Marejada” tells a poignant tale of love and loss through the eyes of a man who leaves his beloved homeland and his love, reflecting the emotions tied to departure and the impact on those left behind. As the lyrics unfold, it reveals that the departure was deeply painful not only for him but also for a woman who loved him dearly, suggesting a romantic yet sorrowful backstory where his leaving caused significant emotional turmoil.

Symbolism of Marejada

The word “marejada,” meaning “swell” or “surge” in English, metaphorically represents the overwhelming emotions and the disruptive force of the narrator’s actions on his life and the life of the woman he left behind. The imagery of handkerchiefs waving in sorrow as he departs, and the “ship of illusions” being swept away without direction, deepens the emotional landscape of the tango, portraying the departure and its aftermath as a storm that disorients and devastates.

Marejada in historic Context

Recorded in 1941 in Argentina, “Marejada” emerges during a turbulent period marked by global and local upheavals, including the lead-up to World War II and significant social changes in Argentina. This backdrop may amplify the themes of loss, nostalgia, and upheaval, mirroring the national sentiment of an era filled with uncertainty and transformation, and lending the tango a layer of depth that resonates with the collective emotional state of its audience.

Daniel López Barreto

Daniel López Barreto was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the genre of tango, providing emotional depth and narrative to this unique musical style.