Tonada de otoño
Mariana Baraj Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Hay que andar con el alma hecha un niño
Comprenderle el adiós a las hojas
Y acostarse en su sueño amarillo
Tiene el canto que baja la acequia
Una historia de duendes de agua
Personajes que un día salieron
La brisa traviesa se ha puesto a juntar
Suspiros de nubes cansadas de andar
Esta lluvia que empieza en mis ojos
No es más que un antojo de la soledad
Es posible encontrar cada nombre
En la voz que murmuran los cerros
El paisaje reclama por fuera
Nuestro tibio paisaje de adentro
Ser la tarde que vuelve en gorriones
A morirse de abrazo en el nido
Y tener un amigo al costado
Para hacer un silencio de amigos
La tarde nos dice al llevarse al sol
Que siempre al recuerdo lo inicia un adiós
Para quien lo ha vivido en Mendoza
Otoño son cosas que inventó el amor
The lyrics of "Tonada de otoño" by Mariana Baraj reflect the unique beauty of autumn in Mendoza, a province located in western Argentina known for its breathtaking landscapes and distinctive culture. The first stanza expresses how autumn in Mendoza is different from any other place, and how one must approach it with childlike wonder in order to truly understand its essence. The act of saying goodbye to the falling leaves is an important ritual, which involves accepting the impermanence of nature and embracing the warmth of the yellow dream.
The second stanza describes the song of the canal, a poetic metaphor for the rhythm of life in Mendoza. The water fairies or "duendes de agua" allude to the mythical creatures that inhabit nature and make it come alive. The tonadas or traditional folk songs are a symbol of the culture and customs of the region, which are deeply embedded in the hearts of the people.
The third stanza evokes the melancholy and nostalgia that autumn often brings, as the playful breeze gathers the sighs of tired clouds. The singer's tears are a result of the loneliness that comes with the changing of the seasons. However, there is hope in the recognition of the power of naming and the ability to find comfort in the voice of the mountains. The landscape and its external beauty demand an introspective response, as the singer seeks to connect with their own inner warmth and beauty.
Overall, "Tonada de otoño" celebrates the mysterious and captivating aura of autumn in Mendoza, inviting listeners to enjoy its beauty and embrace the changes that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
No es lo mismo el otoño en Mendoza,
The autumn in Mendoza is unique, and one has to approach it with the innocence of a child, in order to fully understand the farewell of the leaves and indulge in the yellow dreams they offer.
Hay que andar con el alma hecha un niño
One must embrace the childlike wonder and curiosity that comes with experiencing the autumn in Mendoza.
Comprenderle el adiós a las hojas
To appreciate the beauty of the autumn in Mendoza, one needs to understand and accept the leaves' departure.
Y acostarse en su sueño amarillo
The final act of indulgence in the beauty of the autumn in Mendoza is to allow oneself to lay down and bask in the yellow dreams that it offers.
Tiene el canto que baja la acequia
The song of the autumn in Mendoza is reminiscent of the magical stories of water sprites and their adventures.
Una historia de duendes de agua
The song of the autumn in Mendoza tells a story of water spirits and their enchanting adventures.
Personajes que un día salieron
These characters once came out from their world to paint our own with a unique kind of magic.
A poblarnos la piel de tonadas
They have filled our senses with the melody of their songs, infusing us with their spirit and wonder.
La brisa traviesa se ha puesto a juntar
The playful breeze collects the sighs of the clouds that have grown weary from travel.
Suspiros de nubes cansadas de andar
The breeze collects the hopes of the clouds that are desperately seeking to quench the thirst of the dry land.
Esta lluvia que empieza en mis ojos
The rain that begins in my eyes is but a manifestation of my lingering loneliness and longing.
No es más que un antojo de la soledad
This rain is limited by the confines of my own solitude and the love that is yet to be found.
Es posible encontrar cada nombre
It is possible to locate each and every inhabitant of Mendoza in the whisper of the mountains.
En la voz que murmuran los cerros
The mountains communicate with each other through their melodious whispers, thereby delivering messages of hope, love and peace.
El paisaje reclama por fuera
The landscape of Mendoza is a reflection of the beauty and tranquillity that lies deep within us all.
Nuestro tibio paisaje de adentro
The songs of our souls and our inner peace is reflected in the warm and inviting landscape of our home.
Ser la tarde que vuelve en gorriones
To be the evening sky that returns the sparrows to their nests, providing them with the warmth and security of a comforting embrace.
A morirse de abrazo en el nido
To embrace the sanctuary of one's own home and all that it has to offer, ceasing every moment with its warmth.
Y tener un amigo al costado
And to have a friend by one's side, sharing in the silent comfort of companionship.
Para hacer un silencio de amigos
Together, they share a communion of silence, a moment of pure friendship that speaks volumes through its quiet presence.
La tarde nos dice al llevarse al sol
As the evening takes over and the sun sets, it reminds us that every beginning has an end.
Que siempre al recuerdo lo inicia un adiós
The memories that we treasure and hold dear always begin with a goodbye or a farewell.
Para quien lo ha vivido en Mendoza
For those who have experienced the magic of the autumn in Mendoza, they know it to be an invention of pure love.
Otoño son cosas que inventó el amor
The autumn in Mendoza is a creation of love, and all its wonder and beauty is the expression of the love that created it.
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.