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Dexó del mundo
Staff Notation • Sacred, Villancicos
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Dexó del mundo by Francisco Guerrero — Lyrics
Dexó del mundo lo que le adornaba Magdalena gentil.
Mirad qué cosa: cual se va tras la luz la mariposa
tal por el aire andaba
en el punto que Christo le miraba su descuido.
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About Dexó del mundo
Francisco Guerrero's Dexó del mundo is a sacred villancico for AATB voices, sung in Spanish. Villancicos were popular devotional songs in Golden Age Spain, often setting vernacular texts about religious subjects. This piece explores the transformation of Mary Magdalene. The text describes her leaving worldly adornments behind, drawn by Christ's gaze. Like a butterfly drawn to light, she leaves her previous life behind, her heart stolen and renewed. The song portrays her subsequent sorrow and repentance, emphasizing her new, true love for Christ. This villancico would be fitting for services during Lent or Holy Week, offering a profound reflection on conversion and divine love.
