This work is indeed based on the traditional Hungarian dance known as the csárdás, its rough texture and rhythmic point recalls the music that Béla Bartók would write decades later.
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
Csárdás macabre was written by Franz Liszt.
Franz Liszt released Csárdás macabre on Sun Jan 01 1882.
While the composer did not explain his intentions with this piece, he did write the following note in the finished work’s manuscript:
May one write or listen to such a thing?