Mariquita no mires al puerto

Mariquita no mires al puerto is a Vals written by Enrique Rodríguez and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1945. The Vals Mariquita no mires al puerto is written by Enrique Rodríguez, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Mariquita no mires al puerto with the singer Armando Moreno.

“Mariquita no mires al puerto” translates to “Mariquita, don’t look at the harbor.” In this evocative tango, the harbor symbolizes a siren call to adventure and escape, a place brimming with longing and possibility. Yet, Mariquita is urged to resist its allure, to remain rooted in the warmth and familiarity of home, resisting the temptations of the unknown.

Vals

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Enrique Rodríguez

Composer

1945/3/16

Date

Armando Moreno

Enrique Rodríguez

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Mariquita no mires al puerto

This is the translation of the Vals “Mariquita no mires al puerto” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Mariquita no mires al puerto” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Mariquita no mires al puerto

Mariquita está muy mala
Y se muere de su mal,
Siempre atenta en la ventana
La ventana que da al mar.

Ya no tiene más afán
Que esperar la embarcación,
Del marino, que al marcharse
La dejó sin corazón.

Mariquita, no mires al puerto
Que del puerto llegó tu dolor,
Tu romance ya se ha muerto
Aquel día que el barco zarpó.
Al marino de tus sueños
Cada puerto le brinda un amor.
Mariquita, no mires al puerto
Que del puerto llegó tu dolor,
Mariquita… Mariquita…
Esperando, te mueres de amor.

English lyrics of the Vals "Mariquita no mires al puerto"

Mariquita’s very ill
And she’s dying from her pain,
Always watchful by the window,
The window facing the sea.

She no longer yearns for more
Than to wait for the ship,
Of the sailor, who departed
Leaving her heartless.

Mariquita, don’t look at the harbor
For from the harbor your sorrow came,
Your romance has died
The day the ship sailed away.
The sailor of your dreams
Finds a new love at every port.
Mariquita, don’t look at the harbor
For from the harbor your sorrow came,
Mariquita… Mariquita…
Waiting, you’re dying of love.

Mariquita no mires al puerto by Carlos Bahr

Mariquita no mires al puerto is a tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Enrique Rodríguez.

Story behind the Tango Mariquita no mires al puerto

“Mariquita no mires al puerto” tells the tragic story of Mariquita, a woman who wastes away longing for the return of her beloved sailor. The lyrics depict Mariquita’s constant vigil by her window overlooking the sea, awaiting a ship that may never return. As the narrative unfolds, an imperative directive arises: “Mariquita, no mires al puerto,” suggesting that the port only brings her sorrow and prolongs her misery. The sailor who once stole her heart has left her bereft—their romance metaphorically perished the day his ship departed.

Symbolism of Mariquita no mires al puerto

This tango is steeped in symbolism that enhances its emotional depth. The recurring image of the sea and the port represents the uncertain realm of hope and despair. Mariquita’s vigil by the window symbolizes her unyielding faith and heartbreaking vulnerability. The key phrase “Mariquita, no mires al puerto” serves as both a literal and metaphorical plea to avoid the source of her anguish, protecting herself from further emotional damage. It underscores the futility of her hope, as each port offers the sailor new love, diminishing the possibility of his return.