Wave
A.C.Jobim Lyrics
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Os olhos já não podem ver
Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
O resto é mar
É tudo que não sei contar
Vem de mansinho à brisa e me diz
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
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
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 A.C. Jobim's "Wave" speak about the power of love and how it allows us to see and feel things that are beyond physical perception. The first verse states that our eyes may not be able to see certain things, but our hearts can understand them. The second verse mentions that the ocean represents the unknown and the beautiful things that the singer has to offer to his loved one. The chorus emphasizes the importance of love, stating that it is impossible to be happy alone.
The third verse speaks about the evolution of the singer's understanding of love. He first saw it in the city, then in the harbor and eternity, and finally in the wave and stars. He acknowledges that love can surprise us and that it allows us to feel alive, especially as night falls and we are enveloped by its embrace.
Overall, the lyrics to "Wave" convey an appreciation for the beauty of the world and the power of love to connect us to it. They emphasize the importance of seeing beyond the physical and being open to the unexpected and unpredictable aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Vou te contar
I'm going to tell you
Os olhos já não podem ver
The 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
The rest is the sea
É tudo que não sei contar
It's all that 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 à brisa e me diz
The breeze comes softly and tells me
Da primeira vez era a cidade
The first time it was the city
Da segunda, o cais e a eternidade
The second time, the pier and eternity
Agora eu já sei
Now I already know
Da onda que se ergueu no mar
Of 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 lets itself be surprised
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
While the night envelops us
Lyrics © Tratore
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.