Meditation
A.Jobim Lyrics
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When you're gone and I'm all by myself
And I need your caress
I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Though you're far away
I have only to close my eyes
I just close my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Yes I love you so
And that for me is all I need to know
I will wait for you
'Til the sun falls from out of the sky
For what else can I do
I will wait for you
Meditating how sweet life will be
When you come back to me
The lyrics to A. Jobim's song "Meditation" depict the singer's intense longing and loneliness when their loved one is absent. In this state of solitude, they yearn for their partner's touch and turn to their thoughts of them as a source of comfort. The mere idea of being held by their loved one makes the loneliness dissipate. Although physically separated, closing their eyes allows the singer to bring their partner back into their world, temporarily overcoming the sadness that comes with missing them. The heartache melts away, and the singer finds solace in the imagery of their love.
The lyrics also convey a deep and unwavering love. The singer professes their devotion, stating that loving their partner is all they need to know. They are willing to wait indefinitely for their loved one to return, as symbolized by waiting until the sun falls from the sky. The singer meditates on the sweetness of life once their partner comes back, emphasizing the anticipation and longing they feel. They believe that their love transcends the physical distance and look forward to the day when they can be reunited.
Overall, "Meditation" explores themes of longing, love, and the power of imagination to alleviate loneliness. The lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy but also emphasize the strength and resilience of love.
Line by Line Meaning
In my loneliness
During moments when I am alone
When you're gone and I'm all by myself
When you are not here with me and I am left to my own company
And I need your caress
When I yearn for your loving touch
I just think of you
I simply contemplate about you
And the thought of you holding me near
And the imagination of you embracing me closely
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Causes my sense of loneliness to quickly vanish
Though you're far away
Even though you are at a distant location
I have only to close my eyes
I only need to shut my eyes
And you are back to stay
And you return to remain with me
I just close my eyes
I simply shut my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
And the sorrow that arises from being apart from you
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Quickly disappears, and my heart fills with joyous song
Yes I love you so
Indeed, I hold deep affection for you
And that for me is all I need to know
And that knowledge alone is sufficient for me
I will wait for you
I will patiently await your return
'Til the sun falls from out of the sky
Until the sun sets and disappears from the horizon
For what else can I do
Because there is no other option for me
I will wait for you
I will patiently await your return
Meditating how sweet life will be
Reflecting upon the delightful life we will have
When you come back to me
When you return to be by my side
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonca
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@straightawayproject
Quem acreditou
No amor, no sorriso, na flor
Entao sonhou, sonhou...
E perdeu a paz
O amor, o sorriso e a flor
Se transformam depressa demais
Quem, no coraçao
Abrigou a tristeza de ver tudo isto se perder
E, na solidao
Procurou um caminho e seguiu,
Já descrente de um dia feliz
Quem chorou, chorou
E tanto que seu pranto já secou
Quem depois voltou
Ao amor, ao sorriso e à flor
Então tudo encontrou
E a própria dor
Revelou o caminho do amor
E a tristeza acabou
Composição: Newton Mendonça / Tom Jobim
@bondish53
first heard it in bierut on our terrace overlooking the med in 1966 on bbc radio. I was 12 years old and blown away.
@RichieALevy
One of my top 5 Bossa Nova songs. I totally agree with you Ric. I've been singing,and playing this for decades . Saha@
@cliftonboyz1959
Ric Lewis what a beautiful setting...the French Riviera of the ME.....now look at it.
@marcogil6665
Thanks for sharing your memory, I traveled in my mind to that setting,never been to beirut.
@colinpadley1897
Lovely story, music is international.
@DynamicVibeCraft
I’ve never thought this song could be that “old”. This song is so amazing and fantastic. You are very lucky that you could overlook the med at the age of 12. My dad was born in 1954 too, when he was 12, he was suffering from starvation.
@JorgeVergaraV.
Que belleza de canción, que gran belleza caray!! ...recuerdo una noche de 1978 al terminar de trabajar, en el centro de Lima, me compré el mejor disco de Antonio Carlos Jobim, tiene obras tan hermosas como Chica de Ipanema, A felicidade, Insensatez y otras así. Me quitó mi ansiedad y problemas que estaba enfrentando ... así es la música! - Gracias señor bad901!
@jhana.2023
My country .. Brazil is full of talent in music. The maestro Tom Jobim is just one of them. Too beautiful ... too much ...
@imaginativelads
I didn't know all these fans existed. Fell in love with Bossa Nova 15 yrs ago and never fallen out of love like so many genres before it. The Bossa Nova finds you, when you're ready.
@atimtambaby
***** I love it, "The Bossa Nova finds you when you are ready." Touche!