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Marejada

Marejada is a Tango written by Roberto Firpo and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1967. Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Marejada as an instrumental Tango.
“Marejada” translates to “High Tide” in English, capturing the rhythmic rise and fall of emotions within the music. Much like the ocean waves it evokes, this Tango sweeps listeners into a dance of passion and melancholy, pulling at heartstrings with every measure. It is a whisper of longing and nostalgia, echoing tales of love lost and found anew.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Daniel López Barreto

Author

Roberto Firpo

Composer

1967/7/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Marejada recorded by other Orchestras

Marejada recorded by other Orchestras

1967/7/1 – Imagen campera – Osvaldo Pugliese
1967/7/4 – El amanecer – Hector Varela
1967/7/4 – La viruta – Hector Varela
1967/6/26 – El chupete – Miguel Calo
1967/6/26 – Snobismo – Miguel Calo
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 farewell,
the crowd at Florida
bid me goodbye with sincere sorrow.
It seems I see the handkerchiefs
waving in pain,
and among the people,
very sad and crying,
was a woman.

I know that my gaze
hit like a high wave,
and her grieving little soul,
and her hope, was wrecked.
She loved me madly,
with me she was very happy,
she was kind and loving,
and I, fool,
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 high wave 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” vividly narrate a poignant tale of farewell and regret. The persona speaks of leaving a beloved land and a heartfelt departure, witnessed by friends at a local spot, Florida Bar, where even a woman’s tears marked the sorrow of his leaving. This departure metaphorically casts a storm (“marejada”) that wrecks the hopes and the spirit of this woman who loved him dearly. Years later, upon his return, he finds her life drastically altered, evidently due to the emotional turmoil caused by his absence. The song ends on a note of tragedy brought about by his actions, encapsulating a life of love lost and sorrow borne.

Symbolism of Marejada

The title “Marejada,” translating to “ground swell” or “heavy sea” in English, symbolizes intense emotional upheaval. The maritime imagery hovers over the entire narrative, portraying life as a vessel adrift in deep waters, influenced by the forces of profound emotions and decisions. The scene of waving handkerchiefs as he departs effectively symbolizes the emotional tumult left in his wake, and the seas that ‘drown’ the woman’s spirit represent the overwhelming despair she cannot escape. The enduring impact of the protagonist’s decisions is highlighted using these nautical motifs, intensifying the theme of love lost and the irrevocable passage of time.

Marejada in historic Context

Marejada was written and recorded in 1967, during a turbulent era for Argentina, marked by social and political unrest. This context may subtly resonate in the song’s themes of upheaval and change. The invocation of specific locations like the Florida Bar, a known gathering spot, embeds the story in real geographical and cultural touchstones, grounding the emotional narrative in identifiable settings that Argentine audiences could recognize and relate to.

Daniel López Barreto

Daniel López Barreto was an influential figure in the Tango scene, known for his poignant storytelling through music.