Wave
Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
O resto é mar, e tudo que eu não sei contar
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
Vem de mansinho a brisa e me diz
Da primeira vez era a cidade
Da segunda o cais e a eternidade
Agora eu já sei, da onda que se ergueu no mar
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
O amor se deixa surpreender
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
Da primeira vez era a cidade
Da segunda o cais e a eternidade
Agora eu já sei, da onda que se ergueu no mar
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
O amor se deixa surpreender
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
The lyrics to Antonio Carlos Jobim's Wave speak to the idea that there are things that we cannot see with our eyes, but that our hearts can understand. The first verse declares that love is fundamental to our happiness and that it's impossible to be happy alone. The second verse goes on to describe the beauty of the unknown things in life that the singer has to offer to their partner. The use of the metaphor of the ocean suggests that these things are vast and limitless, and that the singer only has a small understanding of them. However, this lack of understanding is not a bad thing; it allows the singer to be surprised by the beauty of love as the night envelops them.
The final verse repeats the metaphor of the ocean and adds that the love one experiences can be surprising and unexpected like the waves that surge in the sea. The final line of the song says that love is something that can be experienced while the night envelopes us, suggesting that love can be found when we are in a state of vulnerability, like when we let our guard down and allow ourselves to be surrounded by the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Vou te contar, os olhos já não podem ver
I'm going to tell you, my eyes can no longer see
Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Things that only the heart can understand
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
Love is truly fundamental
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
It's impossible to be happy alone
O resto é mar, e tudo que eu não sei contar
The rest is the sea, and everything I can't put into words
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
They are beautiful things that I have to give you
Vem de mansinho a brisa e me diz
The breeze comes gently and tells me
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
It's impossible to be happy alone
Da primeira vez era a cidade
The first time it was the city
Da segunda o cais e a eternidade
The second time it was the pier and eternity
Agora eu já sei, da onda que se ergueu no mar
Now I know about the wave that rose in the sea
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
And the stars we forgot to count
O amor se deixa surpreender
Love allows itself to be surprised
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
While the night comes to envelop us
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Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim
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@toophunny
samm1809
Actually it's the perfect song -- I wrote these lyrics just for you:
"And there you are,
So smug and truly self-absorbed.
Must be a lonely life, for only you know what’s best;
After this lyric kicks your ass, you
Better crawl up to bed and get some rest."
@hunyango2k
This reminds me of my late dad, he plays this song on a guitar... i’ve been looking for this song for 2 decades but i never knew the title... then i stumble one of the piano cover in youtube that leads me here... thank you for this song, it reminds me of how great my father is as a musician.
@SAPierce
Your dad had great taste in music!
@jaredrushton
What an awesome story! Thanks for sharing!
@robertsadowski2183
This guy was the best
@user-tm7bs3vo1r
This song reminds me that day i was in saõ paulo alone for business. February & march, i could feel Aguas de masço in a real situation
@gfunkk
here's the real book for it if you ever want to learn it: https://escuelasuperiordejazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-real-book-sixth-edition.pdf
@armymoa6589
Because of Taehyung I get to know about the existence of this beautiful song 💜 and I love this song, I think now I'm gonna play this all day long!
@ayo6228
Do u like the song or is it because taehyung listened to it. Be ffr. Ur a poser i don't think you truly understand the essence of bossa nova.
@themagicalspacepapa3109
Jobim's music is a gateway drug
@scruffy_owl6013
This song feels like it'd be perfect for a lazy summer afternoon.