Con aire de nocturna y de bohemia Tabaré reúne en sus composiciones la fisonomía y el sentimiento del hombre cotidiano, conjugando en cada uno de sus textos la plena poesía y la libre imaginación, con la calidez y el compromiso, que solo la jerarquía musical pueden darle a ese entorno poético.
La Escalinata De La Vanidad
Tabaré Cardozo Lyrics
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Somos apenas un soplo de brisa
en la cornisa de la eternidad,
ángeles rotos con alas de palo
con el regalo de la ingenuidad.
Emperadores jugando de manos,
clarividentes cambiando el canal,
en este corso de la mezquindad.
Nada de nada quedará
cuando termine carnaval.
Cerca de tu pelo puse un alhelí,
dame tu consuelo, mujer de organdí.
En esta esquina del mundo perdido
hemos crecido con un antifaz,
las serpentinas y los papelitos
y el infinito perdiéndose atrás.
Altoparlantes gritando tu nombre,
miles de hombres vendiendo el disfraz,
gente cazando una luna de lata,
la escalinata de la vanidad.
Nada de nada quedará
cuando termine carnaval.
Cerca de tu pelo puse un alhelí,
dame tu consuelo, mujer de organdí.
Ni esos demonios, ni reyes, ni dioses,
oyen las voces gritando a sus pies,
y en las tormentas del mar desangrado
han olvidado tu barco de nuez.
Niño, bigotes de corcho quemado,
de tu tablado la luz nacerá.
Viejo murguero con alma de niño,
de tu designio saldrá la verdad.
The song "La Escalinata" by Tabaré Cardozo explores the transient nature of human existence and the vanity that permeates our lives. The song starts by acknowledging our fleeting presence in the world, comparing us to a gust of wind on the edge of eternity. We are depicted as broken angels with wings made of wood, symbolizing our inherent fragility and vulnerability. The lyrics mention emperors playing games, clairvoyants changing channels, and cousins fighting, highlighting the pettiness and selfishness that characterizes human behavior.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that nothing will remain once the carnival is over. It speaks of placing a carnation near someone's hair, symbolizing a plea for comfort from a woman dressed in organza. This image suggests a desire for solace and connection amidst the chaotic and superficial world.
The second verse describes a world that feels lost and hidden, where people have grown up wearing masks. The imagery of confetti and small pieces of paper symbolizes the transitory nature of joy and celebration. The lyrics mention loudspeakers shouting someone's name, thousands of men selling disguises, and people chasing after a moon made of tin. These images evoke a sense of desperation and emptiness in the pursuit of fame and validation.
The song continues to question the power and influence of demons, kings, and gods who seem indifferent to the cries and pleas of humanity. It speaks of forgotten ships in a sea of blood, symbolizing the disregard for human suffering. The lyrics mention a child with burnt cork mustache, whose light will illuminate a stage, and an old carnival musician with a childlike soul who will reveal the truth. These characters represent the wisdom and resilience that can be found amidst the chaos and superficiality of the world.
Overall, "La Escalinata" reflects on the transient and superficial nature of human existence and our constant striving for validation and recognition. It highlights the need for genuine connection and empathy in a world that often prioritizes vanity and self-interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Somos apenas un soplo de brisa
We are just a gentle breeze
en la cornisa de la eternidad,
on the edge of eternity's ledge,
ángeles rotos con alas de palo
broken angels with wooden wings
con el regalo de la ingenuidad.
with the gift of naivety.
Emperadores jugando de manos,
Emperors playing games of hands,
clarividentes cambiando el canal,
clairvoyants changing the channel,
una pelea de primos hermanos,
a fight between cousin brothers,
en este corso de la mezquindad.
in this parade of pettiness.
Nada de nada quedará
Nothing at all will remain
cuando termine carnaval.
when carnival ends.
Cerca de tu pelo puse un alhelí,
I placed a stock near your hair,
dame tu consuelo, mujer de organdí.
give me your comfort, woman of organdy.
En esta esquina del mundo perdido
In this corner of the lost world
hemos crecido con un antifaz,
we have grown with a mask,
las serpentinas y los papelitos
the streamers and confetti
y el infinito perdiéndose atrás.
and the infinite fading away behind.
Altoparlantes gritando tu nombre,
Loudspeakers shouting your name,
miles de hombres vendiendo el disfraz,
thousands of men selling the disguise,
gente cazando una luna de lata,
people hunting for a tin moon,
la escalinata de la vanidad.
the staircase of vanity.
Ni esos demonios, ni reyes, ni dioses,
Neither those demons, nor kings, nor gods,
oyen las voces gritando a sus pies,
hear the voices screaming at their feet,
y en las tormentas del mar desangrado
and in the storms of the bleeding sea,
han olvidado tu barco de nuez.
they have forgotten your nutshell boat.
Niño, bigotes de corcho quemado,
Child, burnt cork mustache,
de tu tablado la luz nacerá.
from your stage, the light will be born.
Viejo murguero con alma de niño,
Old carnival musician with a child's soul,
de tu designio saldrá la verdad.
from your plan, the truth will emerge.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tabaré Cardozo
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