Perdido
Dizzy & Bird 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 lyrics of Dizzy & Bird's song "Perdido" tell the story of a woman who has lost her heart to a man she met in Torido while dancing the bolero at a fiesta. The man urged her to meet him for another sweet fiesta, and since then, she has been unable to shake off the yearning to return to Torido and find her lost heart. The song cleverly uses the Spanish word "perdido," which means lost, to describe both the woman's physical loss of her heart and her emotional loss of control over her feelings.
The lyrics are set to a mellow jazz melody, with Dizzy Gillespie's trumpet complemented by Charlie Parker's saxophone. The music adds a dreamy quality to the lyrics, suggesting the woman's wistful yearning for a long-lost love. The chorus repeats the word "Perdido" in a catchy refrain that adds to the song's hypnotic effect.
Overall, "Perdido" is a classic example of jazz music from the mid-20th century, and its timeless appeal lies in its haunting melody and evocative lyrics. The song captures the essence of Latin American music and culture, using language, rhythm, and melody to create a vivid portrait of a woman's lost love.
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
I lost my heart in Torido
While chancing a dance fiesta
At a dance festival
Bolero, he glanced as I danced the Bolero
While I was dancing the Bolero, he watched me
He said taking off his sombrero: "Let's meet for a sweet fietsa"
He removed his sombrero and invited me to a fun event
High was the sun when we first came close
We first met during the daytime
Low was the moon when we said adios
When we parted ways, it was nighttime
Perdido, since then has my heart been perdido
Since then, my heart has been lost
I know I must go to Torido, that yearning to lose perdido
I feel the need to return to Torido and overcome my lost heart
He smiled as he tipped his sombrero
He smiled and tipped his hat
Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido
Perdido, the day the fiesta started
That's when my heart departed
It was then that I lost my heart
It's perdido!
It's lost!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JUAN TIZOL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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Franklin Balmante
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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!!