Perdido
Sarah Vaughan Lyrics


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Perdido, I look for my heart it's perdido
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!

Overall Meaning

The Sarah Vaughan song "Perdido" is a tale of a lost heart, both figuratively and literally. The lyrics convey that the singer lost her heart while dancing the Bolero at a dance fiesta in Torido. When a man glances at her, he takes off his sombrero and invites her to a sweet fiesta. The two connect, and their initial meeting happens when the sun is high, and they share a magical moment when the moon is low. Since then, the singer's heart has been lost or "perdido," and she feels the yearning to find it in Torido.


Symbolically, the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for the feeling of being lost and searching for one's heart or purpose. The lyrics highlight the power of human connection and how it can provide direction and meaning. The theme of the song is relatable to anyone who has ever felt that they are directionless, and it speaks to the human yearning to find love and connection. The song's sultry melody and Vaughan's smooth vocals create a sensual atmosphere that adds to the song's overall mood.


Line by Line Meaning

Perdido, I look for my heart it's perdido
Perdido, I am searching for my heart that seems to be lost


I lost it way down in Torido
I lost it while I was in Torido


While chancing a dance fiesta
While taking the chance to attend a dance party


Bolero, he glanced as I danced the Bolero
He glanced at me while I was dancing Bolero


He said taking off his sombrero: "Let's meet for a sweet fietsa"
He took off his hat and invited me for a sweet party


High was the sun when we first came close
The sun was high up in the sky when we first met


Low was the moon when we said adios
The moon was low in the sky when we said goodbye


Since then has my heart been perdido
Since then, I have been feeling lost without my heart


I know I must go to Torido, that yearning to lose perdido
I know that I have to go back to Torido to lose this feeling of being lost


He smiled as he tipped his sombrero
He smiled and tipped his hat


Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido
Perdido, a word that reflects my lost feeling


The day the fiesta started
The day when the party started


That's when my heart departed
That's when my heart left me


It's perdido!
I lost my heart and I feel lost without it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUAN TIZOL, HANS LENGSFELDER, ERVIN DRAKE

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Comments from YouTube:

Alia Marie

What an amazing performance! I love her!

Mike Hudson

FANTASTIC live performance from Ms Vaughan. Love the fact it has been colourized

DredScott810

LOVE LOVE LOVE this clip! Perdido is one of my favorites.

KevinIsaiah

So uncanny my late mom looked like Young Sarah. Makes me love her so much more!

Kenneth Gabriel

I love it!!!!! Timeless!!

Be Yourself

The greatest female singer from the USA

Sharontina Huzzy

I've been watching the black and white version of this for years. The colo version just brings it to life even more! My favorite ❤️

LittleKim1001

Wonderful ... Five Stars!!!

monica bella

Enjoying it a lot! On repeat! Many thanks

monica bella

BRILLIANT ❤

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