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Marioneta

Marioneta is a Tango written by Juan José Guichandut and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1943. The Tango Marioneta is written by Juan José Guichandut, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Marioneta with the singer Floreal Ruiz.
“Marioneta” translates to “Puppet” in English, evoking an image of a figure controlled by unseen strings. This piece of music, like life, speaks to the dance we perform, often moved by forces beyond our grasp. Each note is a whisper of the puppet’s silent desire for freedom, yearning for a touch of autonomy amidst the orchestrated rhythm.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Floreal Ruiz

Singer

Armando Tagini

Author

Juan José Guichandut

Composer

1943/7/23

Date

Floreal Ruiz
Floreal Ruiz
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Marioneta recorded by other Orchestras

Marioneta recorded by other Orchestras

1943/7/23 – Que buena es – Alfredo De Angelis
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Marioneta – 1943/7/23 – Alfredo De Angelis – Floreal Ruiz
Marioneta – 1963/1/1 – Jose Basso – Floreal Ruiz

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Marioneta

This is the translation of the Tango “Marioneta” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Marioneta” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Marioneta

Tenía aquella casa no sé qué suave encanto
en la belleza humilde del patio colonial
cubierto en el verano por el florido manto
que hilaban las glicinas, la parra y el rosal…

¡Si me parece verte! La pollerita corta,
sobre un banco empinadas las puntas de tus pies,
los bucles despeinados y contemplando absorta
los títeres que hablaban, inglés, ruso y francés.

-¡Arriba, doña Rosa!…
¡Don Pánfilo, ligero!…
Y aquel titiritero
de voz aguardentosa
nos daba la función.
Tos ojos se extasiaban:
aquellas marionetas
saltaban y bailaban
prendiendo en tu alma inquieta
la cálida emoción…

Los años de la infancia risueña ya pasaron
camino del olvido; los títeres también.
Piropos y promesas tu oído acariciaron…
te fuiste de tu casa, no se supo con quién.

Allá entre bastidores, ridículo y mezquino,
claudica el decorado sencillo de tu hogar…
Y tu, en el proscenio de un frívolo destino,
¡sos frágil marioneta que baila sin cesar!

English lyrics of the Tango "Marioneta"

That house had a soft charm I can’t quite explain
in the humble beauty of the colonial yard
sheltered in summer by a blooming veil
woven by wisterias, grapevines, and rosebush…

I seem to see you! The short skirt,
your toes perched on a bench,
your tousled curls, watching engrossed
the puppets that spoke English, Russian, and French.

-“Up, Mrs. Rosa!…”
“Quick, Mr. Pánfilo!…”
And that puppeteer
with his brandy-coarse voice
gave us the show.
Your eyes were mesmerized:
those marionettes
jumped and danced
igniting in your restless soul
a warm emotion…

The years of cheerful childhood already passed
on the path to oblivion; the puppets too.
Compliments and promises caressed your ear…
you left your home, no one knew with who.

There behind the scenes, ridiculous and petty,
the simple scenery of your home gives in…
And you, on the proscenium of a frivolous fate,
are a fragile puppet that dances ceaselessly!

Marioneta by Armando Tagini

Marioneta is a Tango written by Armando Tagini and composed by Juan José Guichandut.



Story behind the Tango Marioneta

The lyrics of “Marioneta” draw an evocative picture of the lost years of childhood as a backdrop to the story of a girl’s transition from an innocent youth to her involvement in a less discernible, possibly darker adult existence. The narrative portrays the girl as once radiant and engrossed in simple puppet shows at her colonial-style home, later to become herself like a “marionette” (puppet in English), performing continuously under life’s unyielding pressures and possibly losing her own autonomy and the essence of who she once was.



Symbolism of Marioneta

The key symbols in “Marioneta” revolve around the puppet and puppeteer concept. The allusion to marionettes symbolizes loss of control and the transformation of a life dictated by others, akin to a puppet on strings. The girl, once spectator, becomes the spectacle; this shift showcases the loss of innocence and personal agency. The reference to puppet shows being delivered in various languages—English, Russian, and French—could symbolize a broader exposure to the world’s complexities and seductions, juxtaposed with the simplicity of her colonial upbringing.



Marioneta in historic Context

Composed during the tumultuous period of 1943 in Argentina, “Marioneta” echoes a time of great socio-political changes and unrest. This backdrop can influence the interpretation of the tango as reflecting the loss of personal and perhaps national innocence. Amidst the strategic positioning of Argentina during World War II and internal changes, the song might subtly reflect the public sentiment of manipulation and control felt by citizens in the face of overwhelming external and internal pressures, much like a puppet controlled by unseen puppeteers.



Armando Tagini

Armando Tagini was a prolific lyricist in the world of Argentine tango, contributing to the tango genre with deeply emotional and reflective lyrics.