Perdido
Dexter Gordon & Ben Webster 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" is a classic jazz standard that is a part of many saxophonist Dexter Gordon's recordings. The lyrics of the song describe the story of a woman searching for her heart, which she lost while dancing at a fiesta in Torido. The woman meets a man who glances at her while dancing the bolero and smiles at her with a tip of his sombrero. The two of them dance and have a good time before saying adios to each other as the moon descends low.
The song continues with the woman singing about how her heart has been lost since that encounter, and how she longs to go back to Torido to find it. The chorus repeats "Perdido" as a reminder of the heart that has been lost, and that the day the fiesta started, is the day when her heart departed. The lyrics are a charming tale of love, heartbreak and a sense of longing.
Overall, "Perdido" is a beautiful song that represents the classic era of jazz music, characterized by the soft, smooth tunes catchy melodies, and expressive singing. The bluesy saxophone and the percussion perfectly blend with the lyrics to create a perfect musical experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Perdido, I look for my heart it's perdido
Lost and searching for my heart.
I lost it way down in Torido
My heart was lost during a trip to the town of Torido.
While chancing a dance fiesta
While taking a chance at a dance party.
Bolero, he glanced as I danced the Bolero
He glanced at me while I danced the Bolero dance style.
He said taking off his sombrero: "Let's meet for a sweet fietsa"
He expressed interest in meeting for a sweet party.
High was the sun when we first came close
We met while the sun was high in the sky.
Low was the moon when we said adios
We said goodbye under the light of the moon.
Perdido, since then has my heart been perdido
Since losing my heart, I have been lost myself.
I know I must go to Torido, that yearning to lose perdido
I know I must go back to Torido to find what I lost and end my yearning.
He smiled as he tipped his sombrero
He smiled and tipped his hat.
Since then has my heart been perdido
Since losing my heart, I have been lost myself.
I must go to Torido, that yearning telude
I must go back to Torido to satisfy my yearning.
Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido
Lost and searching for Perdido.
The day the fiesta started
The start of the party.
That's when my heart departed
That's when I lost my heart.
It's perdido!
I am lost!
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Written by: JUAN TIZOL
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