Perdido
Vaughan Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

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

In 'Perdido', Vaughan sings about losing her heart in Torido during a dance fiesta. She describes how the man she danced with, Bolero, asked her to meet him again. Vaughan laments that her heart has been lost ever since that encounter and she must return to Torido to try to find it. The song is a passionate portrayal of love and the desire to find that which has been lost.


The lyrics of 'Perdido' speak to the heart of anyone who has ever lost someone or something they loved deeply. Vaughan's emotive vocals add to the intensity of the song, making it more powerful than mere words could convey. The song is a testament to Vaughan's ability to capture the essence of a romantic, heartfelt ballad and emotionally connect with her audience.


Line by Line Meaning

Perdido, I look for my heart it's perdido
I am searching for my lost heart


I lost it way down in Torido
I lost my heart in Torido


While chancing a dance fiesta
During a dance party, I took a chance


Bolero, he glanced as I danced the Bolero
As I danced Bolero, he looked at me


He said taking off his sombrero: "Let's meet for a sweet fiesta"
He took off his hat and asked me to meet him for a party


High was the sun when we first came close
We met during the day when the sun was high


Low was the moon when we said adios
We said goodbye during the night when the moon was low


Perdido, since then has my heart been perdido
Ever since, I lost my heart, It's been lost


I know I must go to Torido, that yearning to lose perdido
I feel like I need to visit Torido to overcome this feeling of being lost


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


Since then has my heart been perdido
Since then, my heart has been lost


That yearning telude
That urge or desire to go back is growing stronger.


Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido oeoeoeoe Perdido
Lost, lost, lost


The day the fiesta started
On the day the party started


That's when my heart departed
That's when I lost my heart


It's perdido!
My heart is lost




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JUAN TIZOL, HANS LENGSFELDER, ERVIN DRAKE

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
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 ❤

More Comments

More Versions