Carnaval
Los Caligaris Lyrics


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Llegan los negros chiflados
Con bombos de mano para salpicar.
Esos compases cuadrados a los que plancharon
Para hoy su disfraz.
Se puede oler en el aire el sonido de murga y ganas de bailar.

Carnaval, carnaval, carnaval.
Carnaval, carnaval, carnaval.

Diluir la amargura en un vaso de vino
Y sentirse dispuesto a cantar.

Carnaval, carnaval, carnaval.
Carnaval, carnaval, carnaval.

Es un viejo llorando un recuerdo,
Eso es carnaval. Para que siga la fiesta,
Ya empieza la orquesta a entonar su canción.
Y es tanta la algarabía
Que el que nunca baila esta noche bailo.
Que la murga nunca llore
Y que el carnaval desparrame ilusión.

Carnaval, carnaval, carnaval.
Carnaval, carnaval, carnaval.

Diluir la amargura en un vaso de vino
y sentirse dispuesto a cantar.
Carnaval, carnaval, carnaval.




Carnaval, carnaval, carnaval.
Es un beso robado en lo oscuro, eso es carnaval.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Carnaval" by Los Caligaris are an ode to the rich cultural tradition of carnival celebrations in Latin America. The opening lines describe the arrival of the "chiflados," or the crazy ones, who come with hand drums to splash around. The song captures the joyous spirit of the carnival festivities, evidenced by reference to the "murga" - a street performance art form with origins in Uruguay and Argentina. The lyrics convey a sense of freedom and letting go of inhibitions, as the music and wine dissolve bitterness, and people feel free to dance and sing.


The chorus of the song repeats the word "carnaval" several times, emphasizing the central theme of the festivities. The term "carnaval" comes from the Latin word "carnem levare," meaning to remove meat. The holiday has its roots in Christian tradition and was initially intended as a pre-Lenten feast, where meat was consumed before the fasting period of Lent. Over time, various cultures adapted and modified carnival traditions, incorporating local flavors and traditions.


The song also references the nostalgia and bittersweet emotions that can accompany the carnival season, capturing both the old and young people alike, who come together for the festivities. The lyrics of "Carnaval" are a wonderful celebration of the spirit and joy of carnival, conveying a sense of exuberance and happiness that can only be found in the midst of such a vibrant cultural celebration.


Line by Line Meaning

Llegan los negros chiflados Con bombos de mano para salpicar.
The crazy black people arrive with handheld drums to splash around.


Esos compases cuadrados a los que plancharon Para hoy su disfraz.
Those squared rhythms that they rehearsed for today in their costumes.


Se puede oler en el aire el sonido de murga y ganas de bailar.
The sound of the street bands and the desire to dance can be sensed in the air.


Carnaval, carnaval, carnaval.
Carnival, carnival, carnival.


Diluir la amargura en un vaso de vino Y sentirse dispuesto a cantar.
To dissipate bitterness with a glass of wine and feel ready to sing.


Es un viejo llorando un recuerdo, Eso es carnaval.
It's an old man crying over a memory, that's carnival.


Para que siga la fiesta, Ya empieza la orquesta a entonar su canción.
So that the party continues, the orchestra starts singing their song.


Y es tanta la algarabía Que el que nunca baila esta noche bailo.
There is so much excitement that even those who never dance can dance tonight.


Que la murga nunca llore Y que el carnaval desparrame ilusión.
May the street band never cry and may carnival spread hope.


Es un beso robado en lo oscuro, eso es carnaval.
It's a stolen kiss in the dark, that's carnival.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEO DANIEL GILLI, VALENTIN ARMANDO SCAGLIOLA

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