Perdido
Charlie Parker Quintet Lyrics
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I lost it way down in Torido
While chancing a dance fiesta
Bolero, he glanced as I danced the Bolero
He said taking off his sombrero: "Let's meet for a sweet fietsa"
High was the sun when we first came close
Low was the moon when we said adios
Perdido, since then has my heart been perdido
I know I must go to Torido, that yearning to lose perdido
I look for my heart it's perdido
I lost it way down in Torido
He glanced as I danced the Bolero
He smiled as he tipped his sombrero
High was the moon when we first came close
Low was the moon when we said adios
Since then has my heart been perdido
I must go to Torido, that yearning telude
Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido
The day the fiesta started
Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido
That's when my heart departed
It's perdido!
The song Perdido, originally composed by Juan Tizol with lyrics by Ervin Drake and Hans Lengsfelder, has been covered by multiple musicians over the years, including the renowned jazz quintet of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach. The song tells the story of a woman who lost her heart while dancing the Bolero at a fiesta in Torido. A man, who had been watching her dance, approaches her with a proposition to meet for a sweet party. Although they had a romantic encounter, the woman lost her heart in the process and has been searching for it ever since.
The lyrics of Perdido are imbued with emotion and imagery that paint a vivid picture of the woman's journey. References to the high and low points of the sun and moon reflect the intensity of their encounter, and the repetition of the word "perdido" emphasizes the woman's desperation in finding her lost heart. The use of Spanish words such as "fiesta" and "sombrero" adds a cultural and exotic flair to the song, while also emphasizing the location of the encounter.
Overall, Perdido is a beautiful and heart-wrenching song that reflects the complexities of love and loss. The lyrics and melody meld together to create a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases the individual talents of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Powell, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach.
Line by Line Meaning
Perdido, I look for my heart it's perdido
Lost my heart, I am searching for it.
I lost it way down in Torido
My heart got lost in Torido.
While chancing a dance fiesta
During a dance party.
Bolero, he glanced as I danced the Bolero
He glanced at me when I danced the Bolero.
He said taking off his sombrero: "Let's meet for a sweet fietsa"
He asked me to meet him for a sweet party.
High was the sun when we first came close
It was daytime when we first met.
Low was the moon when we said adios
It was nighttime when we parted ways.
Since then has my heart been perdido
Ever since then, I have lost my heart.
I know I must go to Torido, that yearning to lose perdido
I must go back to Torido to find my lost heart.
He smiled as he tipped his sombrero
He smiled and tipped his hat.
Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido
Lost, lost, lost.
The day the fiesta started
The day the party began.
That's when my heart departed
That's when I lost my heart.
It's perdido!
It's lost!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSIAS DE LA CRUZ, MARCOS EFRAIN MASIS, JUAN LUIS MORERA LUNA, ERNESTO FIDEL PADILLA, LLANDEL VEGUILLA MALAVE, JOHN STEVE CORREA
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Greyhorse1
Lovely poised and graceful solo by Bird. Leaving a bit more space than usual. Diz also very accurate. Bud Powell sounding modern for the era.
Robert Sorrentino
Jazz by the masters. It will never get any better than this.
Harry The Horse
The bridge of Bird's second improvised chorus makes me so happy!!!
WestTexasTapper
People always wonder what they would do if they had a time machine. What I would definitely do is go back and watch these two perform live.
horbergus
Wow, this is really fantastic, so nice to hear bird mature and play so sweet and in a way simple for being him, it makes my whole body feel good.
Lorenzo de' Medici
Bud Powell's comping has here has always been a fav of mine. He's laying some really interesting harmonies under bird. 2:22
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I never do any drugs, I don't even drink, but this music gets me HIGH every time! It makes my heart leap and soar into the sky. Listening to Diz and Bird play this song is a beautiful and sublime experience. Pure joy.
Pól O'Loughlin
Thats Master Gillespie and Master Parker to you!!