La Cumparsita
Flores Negras Lyrics
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Los amigos ya no vienen
ni siquiera a visitarme.
Nadie quiere consolarme
en mi aflicción.
Desde el día en que te fuiste
siento angustias en mi pecho.
qué has hecho de mi pobre corazón?
Al cotorro abandonado
ya ni el sol de la mañana
asoma por la ventana
como cuando estabas vos.
Y aquel perrito compañero,
que por tu ausencia no comía,
al verme sola el otro día
también me dejó
Si supieras (Yo te canto)
que aún dentro de mi alma, (mientras desfila la comparsa.)
conservo aquel cariño (Deja que mi canción persuada)
que tuve para ti. (tu ingrato corazón que escapa)
Quién sabe si supieras (a mis urgentes ruegos de amor.)
que nunca te he olvidado. (El ansia de abrazarte y sentir)
Volviendo a tu pasado (lo que también tú sientes al ser,)
te acordarás de mí (te acordarás de mí)
The lyrics of Flores Negras’ song La Cumparsita describe a lively and noisy street parade that disrupts the neighborhood. As the parade passes by, children come out of their houses and old ladies smile. The singer describes the parade as "la Cumparsita," a term of endearment meaning "little parade" or "little troupe," as it kisses the neighborhood.
The lyrics then take a solemn turn as the singer laments the departure of a loved one who no longer visits or offers support. The abandoned bird no longer sings and even the loyal dog has left. The singer expresses feelings of heartbreak and begs the question, "What have you done to my poor heart?"
The song concludes with the singer acknowledging that they are still deeply in love with this person, despite their absence. The singer describes the strength of their love in a way that suggests that the beloved should remember the singer and the relationship they shared.
Overall, the song captures the complexity of love and relationships, featuring both joyous and painful elements, ultimately ending on a note of longing and hope.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerardo Hernan Matos Rodriguez, Pascual Contursi, Enrique Pedro Maroni
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