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A fairy tale is a type of short story that typically features European folkloric fantasy characters, such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, dwarves, giants, witches, mermaids, or gnomes, and usually magic or enchantments. Fairy tales may be distinguished from other folk narratives such as legends (which generally involve belief in the veracity of the events described) and explicitly moral tales, including beast fables.
In less technical contexts, the term is also used to describe something blessed with unusual happiness, as in "fairy tale ending" (a happy ending) or "fairy tale romance" (though not all fairy tales end happily). Colloquially, a "fairy tale" or "fairy story" can also mean any farfetched story or tall tale; it's used especially of any story that not only isn't true, but couldn't possibly be true.
In cultures where demons and witches are perceived as real, fairy tales may merge into legends, where the narrative is perceived both by teller and hearers as being grounded in historical truth. However, unlike legends and epics, they usually do not contain more than superficial references to religion and actual places, people, and events; they take place once upon a time rather than in actual times.
Fairy tales are found in oral and in literary form. The history of the fairy tale is particularly difficult to trace because only the literary forms can survive. Still, the evidence of literary works at least indicates that fairy tales have existed for thousands of years, although not perhaps recognized as a genre; the name "fairy tale" was first ascribed to them by Madame d'Aulnoy in the late 17th century. Many of today's fairy tales have evolved from centuries-old stories that have appeared, with variations, in multiple cultures around the world. Fairy tales, and works derived from fairy tales, are still written today.
The older fairy tales were intended for an audience of adults, as well as children, but they were associated with children as early as the writings of the précieuses; the Brothers Grimm titled their collection Children's and Household Tales, and the link with children has only grown stronger with time.
Folklorists have classified fairy tales in various ways. The Aarne-Thompson classification system and the morphological analysis of Vladimir Propp are among the most notable. Other folklorists have interpreted the tales' significance, but no school has been definitively established for the meaning of the tales.
Cristobal
Devendra Banhart Lyrics
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Negra gota
Yegua vieja
Lluvia dulce
Me acompana
Por la noche
Hasta la manana
Hay un mundo mas alla
Otro mundo mas alla
Hay un mundo mas alla
Otro mundo mas alla
Hay un mundo mas alla
Otro mundo mas alla
Sangre trago
Ves malos
Mundo, mundo
No te oigo
Por esas partes
Go home yankee
El obrero quiere estudiar
Y el estudiante sigue pa' adelante
Aguanta que fui
No te vayas si te vas
No te vayas si te vas
No te vayas si te vas
The lyrics to Devendra Banhart's song "Cristobal" are written in Spanish, with themes of travel, companionship, and longing for a better world. The first verse describes a torn garment, a black drop, an old mare, and a sweet rain. These images suggest an imperfect and humble existence, but one that is made more bearable by the presence of a companion. The singer says that this companion joins them at night and stays until morning, implying a comfort and sense of security that comes from not being alone.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Hay un mundo más allá," which translates to "There is a world beyond." This phrase speaks to the idea of travel and exploration, of looking past the current circumstances and imagining a better future. The second verse includes the line "Sangre trago," which means "I drank blood." This image is jarring and could represent a violent or dangerous situation. The singer also mentions seeing "malos" (bad people) and addresses "mundo" (world) directly, suggesting a desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Ropa rota
Torn clothing
Negra gota
Dark droplets
Yegua vieja
Old mare
Lluvia dulce
Sweet rain
Me acompana
Accompanies me
Por la noche
During the night
Hasta la manana
Until morning
Hay un mundo mas alla
There is a world beyond
Otro mundo mas alla
Another world beyond
Sangre trago
Drank blood
Ves malos
You see bad things
Mundo, mundo
World, world
No te oigo
I can't hear you
Por esas partes
In those places
Go home yankee
Go home American
El obrero quiere estudiar
The worker wants to study
Y el estudiante sigue pa' adelante
And the student keeps going forward
Aguanta que fui
Hold on, I'll be right there
No te vayas si te vas
Don't leave if you're leaving
No te vayas si te vas
Don't leave if you're leaving
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEVENDRA BANHART
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