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Mariposita

Mariposita is a Tango written by Anselmo Aieta and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1965. The Tango Mariposita is written by Anselmo Aieta, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Mariposita with the singer Hugo Duval.
“Mariposita,” translated into English as “Little Butterfly,” dances on the breeze of a wistful melody. This name evokes the delicate grace and fleeting beauty of a butterfly’s flight, each note capturing its gentle rise and fall. Through tender strings and whispering keys, the music paints the ephemeral nature of joy and the poignant touch of nostalgia.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Hugo Duval

Singer

Francisco García Jiménez

Author

Anselmo Aieta

Composer

1965/1/1

Date

Hugo Duval
Hugo Duval
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Mariposita recorded by other Orchestras

Mariposita recorded by other Orchestras

1965/1/1 – Que falta que me haces – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – Caminito – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – A media luz – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – A media luz – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – Adios pampa mia – Miguel Calo
Mariposita – 1969/9/18 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Mariposita – 1941/6/19 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Mariposita – 1965/1/1 – Rodolfo Biagi – Hugo Duval
Mariposita – 1947/3/28 – Ricardo Tanturi –
Mariposita – 1979/5/22 – Armando Pontier – Roberto Goyeneche

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mariposita

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

Letra del Tango Mariposita

Un bandoneón
con su resuello tristón.
La noche en el cristal
de la copa y del bar
y del tiempo que pasó…
Mi corazón
con su borracha emoción.
Y en otra voz, la voz
de la historia vulgar,
dice mi vulgar dolor…

Mariposita,
muchachita de mi barrio,
te busco por el centro,
te busco y no te encuentro,
siguiendo este calvario
con la cruz del mismo error.
Te busco porque acaso nos
iríamos del brazo…
Vos te equivocaste con tu arrullo
de sedas palpitantes,
y yo con mi barullo
de sueños delirantes,
en un mundo engañador.
¡Volvamos a lo de antes!
¡Dame el brazo y vámonos!

Ni vos ni yo
sabemos cuál se perdió.
Ni dónde el bien, ni el mal,
tuvo un día final
y otro día comenzó…
Yo bebo más
porque esta noche vendrás.
Mi corazón te ve;
pero habrá que beber mucho…
¡pero mucho más!…

English lyrics of the Tango "Mariposita"

A bandoneon
with its mournful breath.
The night in the glass
of the cup and the bar
and the time that passed…
My heart
with its drunken emotion.
And in another voice, the voice
of the common tale,
speaks of my ordinary pain…

Little butterfly,
young girl from my neighborhood,
I search for you downtown,
I search and cannot find you,
following this ordeal
with the cross of the same mistake.
I search because maybe we
would go arm in arm…
You were mistaken with your lullaby
of quivering silks,
and I with my clamor
of delirious dreams,
in a deceiving world.
Let’s go back to before!
Give me your arm, and let’s go!

Neither you nor I
know which one got lost.
Neither where the good, nor the evil,
had an end one day
and another day began…
I drink more
because tonight you will come.
My heart sees you;
but it will have to drink much…
but much more!…

Mariposita by Francisco García Jiménez

Mariposita is a Tango written by Francisco García Jiménez and composed by Anselmo Aieta.



Story behind the Tango Mariposita

The lyrics of “Mariposita” portray a melancholic narrative of longing and retrospection. The singer expresses deep emotional turmoil as he reminisces about a past lover, “Mariposita”, who appears to have been lost to the illusions of a more luxurious life. Throughout the song, he recalls their time together and expresses a desire to return to simpler, happier times, extending an invitation to revisit their past camaraderie and comfort.



Symbolism of Mariposita

The central symbol in this tango is “Mariposita”, which translates to “little butterfly” in English. This term of endearment suggests something delicate and beautiful but also ephemeral and fleeting. Likewise, the repeated references to alcohol symbolize a desire to numb pain or forget the sorrow of the present. Phrases like “con la cruz del mismo error” (with the cross of the same mistake) and “mi corazón te ve” (my heart sees you) intensify the feelings of regret and persistent yearning for a restoration of what once was.



Mariposita in Historical Context

The tango “Mariposita” was created in Argentina in 1965, a particularly turbulent time leading up to the political coups and civil unrest that characterized the late 1960s and 1970s in the country. The societal chaos and personal disillusions reflected in the lyrics may echo the broader disorientation and loss of the Argentine populace during this period. Searching for a lost love in the chaos mirrors the nostalgic yearning for an idealized past or simpler times amidst national turmoil.



Francisco García Jiménez

Francisco García Jiménez was a notable lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for his profound and emotive compositions that often captured the complexities of human emotions and societal issues.