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Mariposa

Mariposa is a Tango written by and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1940. The Tango Mariposa is written by , Julio De Caro has recorded Mariposa with the singer Héctor Farrel.
“Mariposa,” meaning “Butterfly” in English, flutters through the air with wings of melody, each note a delicate brush of color against the soul. The music captures the ethereal grace and fleeting beauty of a butterfly’s dance, embodying transformation and freedom. It whispers a tender tale of rebirth, inviting hearts to soar on the gentle breeze of its rhythm.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Héctor Farrel

Singer

Author

Composer

1940/9/10

Date

Héctor Farrel
Héctor Farrel
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mariposa

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

Letra del Tango Mariposa

Mariposa de lindos colores
Que en mi patio cantas
Al atardecer
Mariposa
Ay si tú pudieras
Decirle en tu canto
Mi cruel padecer.

Mariposa de lindo plumaje
Qué suave y qué dulce
Es tu lindo cantar.
Al oírlo me viene el recuerdo
De aquel amor triste
Que me hizo llorar.

Mariposa de lindos colores
Que en mi patio cantas
Al entardecer
Mariposa que canta solita
En su jaula dorada
Cuando muere el sol.

Si superas que pena tan grande
Yo siento en mi alma
Desde que se fue
Dile en tu cantar mi tristeza y dolor
Que muriendo me estoy por su amor.

Mariposa yo sé que en mi vida
Ya no ha de volver a brilhar más el sol.
Mariposa
Y se que ya nunca, tendré sus caricias
Sus besos de amor.

Al oírle cantar, mariposa
Me viene el recuerdo
De aquella pasión
En mi vida fue luz y penumbra
Locura infinita
Consuelo y dolor.

Mariposa de lindos colores
Que en mi patio cantas
Al entardecer
Mariposa que canta solita
En su jaula dorada
Cuando muere el sol.

Si superas que pena tan grande
Yo siento en mi alma
Desde que se fue
Dile en tu cantar mi tristeza y dolor
Que muriendo me estoy por su amor.

Mariposa de lindos colores
Que en mi patio cantas
Al entardecer
Mariposa que canta solita
En su jaula dorada
Cuando muere el sol.

Si superas que pena tan grande
Yo siento en mi alma
Desde que se fue
Dile en tu cantar mi tristeza y dolor
Que muriendo me estoy por su amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mariposa"

Butterfly of lovely colors
Singing in my yard
At dusk
Butterfly
Oh, if only you could
Tell in your song
My cruel suffering.

Butterfly of beautiful plumage
How soft and how sweet
Is your lovely song.
Hearing it, I’m reminded
Of that sad love
That made me cry.

Butterfly of lovely colors
Singing in my yard
At dusk
Butterfly singing all alone
In its golden cage
As the sun sets.

If you knew how great the sorrow
I feel in my soul
Since she left
Tell in your song my sadness and pain
That I am dying for her love.

Butterfly, I know that in my life
The sun will never shine again.
Butterfly
And I know that never again, will I have her caresses
Her kisses of love.

Hearing you sing, butterfly
Brings back the memory
Of that passion
In my life, it was light and shadow
Endless madness
Consolation and pain.

Butterfly of lovely colors
Singing in my yard
At dusk
Butterfly singing all alone
In its golden cage
As the sun sets.

If you knew how great the sorrow
I feel in my soul
Since she left
Tell in your song my sadness and pain
That I am dying for her love.

Butterfly of lovely colors
Singing in my yard
At dusk
Butterfly singing all alone
In its golden cage
As the sun sets.

If you knew how great the sorrow
I feel in my soul
Since she left
Tell in your song my sadness and pain
That I am dying for her love.

Mariposa

Mariposa is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Aníbal Troilo.



Story behind the Tango Mariposa

The lyrics of “Mariposa” depict a deeply touching narrative of love and loss, using the metaphor of a butterfly to express the transient and delicate nature of love. The butterfly, singing in the narrator’s backyard at dusk, becomes a symbol through which the narrator communicates their suffering and longing for a lost love. The repeated references to the butterfly’s singing at sunset suggest a reflection on endings and the cyclical nature of life and love.



Symbolism of Mariposa

The butterfly, or “Mariposa” in Spanish, is central to the song’s symbolism. It stands out not only for its beauty but for its ephemeral life, reflecting the fleeting moments of happiness in love. The “golden cage” signifies the constraints and limitations that often accompany our desires and emotional experiences. The butterfly’s solitude in the cage mirrors the narrator’s own isolation and entrapment in his memories and unrequited love.



Mariposa in Historic Context

Recorded in 1940 in Argentina, “Mariposa” emerged during a period rich in artistic expression in Latin America, where Tango was both a popular and a revolutionary genre. It was a time when the sentiments of the common people regarding love, loss, and resilience were profoundly embedded in music. The historical backdrop of post-colonial societal struggles may also be reflected in the song’s themes of longing and melancholy.



About Homero Manzi and Aníbal Troilo

Homero Manzi was a renowned lyricist known for his poignant and evocative lyrics that resonated deeply with the Argentine soul. Aníbal Troilo, acclaimed for his expressive bandoneon playing, was one of the most respected figures in the history of Tango.