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Girl from Epanema
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Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah

When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah

(Ooh) But he watch her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes I would give my heart gladly
But each day, that she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he

Tall, (and) tan, (and) young, (and) lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see

(Doesn't see)
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)

Overall Meaning

The famous song "The Girl from Ipanema" tells the story of a young woman who walks the streets of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first stanza describes the girl's physical features: tall, tan, young, and lovely. As she walks down the street, everyone she passes can't help but say "ah" at the sight of her. The second stanza compares her to a samba - a sensual and rhythmic dance that's an integral part of Brazilian culture. Again, everyone she passes sighs at the sight of her.

The third stanza takes a different turn, as the singer reveals his feelings for the girl. He watches her with sadness and wonders how he can tell her he loves her. He would gladly give her his heart, but she doesn't even notice him. The final stanza repeats the description of the girl and her effect on people, but this time the focus is on the singer's unrequited love for her. He smiles when she passes, but she never sees him.

Line by Line Meaning

Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl is tall, tan, young, and pretty.

The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl takes walks in Ipanema.

And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
People are amazed by her beauty.

When she walks, she's like a samba
Her walk is graceful and rhythmic.

That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her walk is smooth and effortless.

That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
People can't help but be captivated by her.

(Ooh) But he watch her so sadly
There is a man who watches her with longing.

How can he tell her he loves her
He yearns to express his feelings but is unsure how.

Yes I would give my heart gladly
He is willing to risk everything for her.

But each day, that she walks to the sea
She walks to the ocean every day.

She looks straight ahead, not at he
She does not notice him.

Tall, (and) tan, (and) young, (and) lovely
The repeated description of her physical attributes.

And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
He smiles at her, but she remains unaware.

(Doesn't see)
Emphasizes her lack of awareness and his invisibility to her.

(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
Reiterates his unrequited love and her indifference towards him.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes

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