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Pobre mascarita

Pobre mascarita is a Tango written by Salvador Granata and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1942. The Tango Pobre mascarita is written by Salvador Granata, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Pobre mascarita with the singer Juan Carlos Lamas.
“Pobre mascarita,” or “Poor Little Mask,” evokes a tale of concealed sorrow beneath a façade of gaiety. In the dance of life, the delicate mask hides unspoken heartaches and unfulfilled dreams. Beneath the lively melody, it whispers stories of longing and the relentless pursuit of joy, even when shadows linger behind the eyes.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Juan Carlos Lamas

Singer

Orlando Romanelli

Author

Salvador Granata

Composer

1942/12/29

Date

Juan Carlos Lamas
Juan Carlos Lamas
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Pobre mascarita

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

Letra del Tango Pobre mascarita

Las parejas bailaban
Al compás rezongón,
Y los fueyes roncaban
Una vieja canción.
Entre tanta alegría
Sólo un corazón,
Esperaba con ansia
Una cita de amor.

Todo era ilusión
Fantasía y placer,
Pero un alma sufría
Y era aquella mujer;
Porque un hombre dejó
En su boca sensual,
Una huella maldita
En un carnaval.

En la noche misteriosa
Entre el humo y el champán,
Muchachos haciendo rueda
Repetían este cantar:

Mascarita pizpireta
Que detrás de tu antifaz,
Hay dos ojos misteriosos
Que embellecen tu disfraz.

Mascarita que palpitas
Todo el año en tu balcón,
Y sin querer se marchita
Tu alocado corazón.

Escondida en el bullicio
Del alegre carnaval,
Vas en busca de un cariño
Que jamás encontrarás.

English lyrics of the Tango "Pobre mascarita"

Couples danced
To the grumbling beat,
And the bellows groaned
An old song.
Amidst such joy
Only one heart,
Eagerly awaited
A love rendezvous.

Everything was illusion
Fantasy and pleasure,
But one soul suffered
And it was that woman;
Because a man left
On her sensuous lips,
A cursed mark
In a carnival.

In the mysterious night
Among smoke and champagne,
The boys forming a circle
Repeated this song:

Mischievous masquerade
Hiding behind your mask,
There are two mysterious eyes
That beautify your disguise.

Masquerade that pulses
All year on your balcony,
And unwittingly withers
Your wild heart.

Hidden in the noise
Of the merry carnival,
You search for a love
That you will never find.

Pobre mascarita by Orlando Romanelli

Pobre mascarita is a Tango written by Orlando Romanelli and composed by Salvador Granata.


Story behind the Tango Pobre mascarita

“Pobre mascarita” (“Poor little masked lady”) narrates the melancholic and somewhat haunting tale of a woman hidden behind her carnival mask, who is imbued with romantic anticipation. As dancing couples enjoy the festivities with lively joy, she alone is consumed by the hope of a romantic encounter that seems to elude her. This tingle of anticipation and the stark contrast of her loneliness amidst the revelry creates a poignant emotional landscape.


Symbolism of Pobre mascarita

The song utilizes the “mask” as a powerful symbol of disguise or hidden truth. The mask conceals her identity but also her unrequited love and deep yearning. The phrases “mascarita pizpireta” and “mascarita que palpitas” marvel at the character behind the mask, emphasizing how despite a lively appearance, her heart remains unfulfilled and fading. The repetition of “mascarita” in the lyrics accentuates the dual existence of your outward joy and inward desolation, signifying how people may mask their true feelings, outwardly participating in life’s dance while inwardly retreating into solitude.


Pobre mascarita in historic Context

Recorded in 1942 in Argentina, “Pobre mascarita” reflects the cultural and historical mood of the era. During this time, Buenos Aires was a flourishing hub for Tango, which often encapsulated themes of love, loss, and yearning. This era also gravitated towards introspection caused by global upheavals of World War II. The social fabric portrayed in the tango, represented by the festival of masks (carnival), hints at people’s desire to escape from harsh realities through celebration and masking their sorrows and fears. The tango thus serves as both entertainment and a poignant reminder of the era’s emotional depths.


Orlando Romanelli

Orlando Romanelli was an Argentinian lyricist known for his contributions to the tango genre, deeply resonant in the mid-20th century.