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
These lyrics to "Wave" by A.C. Jobim are ruminations on the nature of love and the fleeting beauty of life. The first stanza includes the line "Fundamental é mesmo o amor," which can be translated to "Love is really fundamental." Jobim believes that love is something that the heart can understand but the eyes cannot, and that it is impossible to be truly happy alone. He then contrasts the idea of love with the vastness of the ocean that surrounds him, saying that he cannot count or articulate all of the beautiful things he has to offer his lover. The second stanza references memories of the city and the sea, and how they've been replaced by the overwhelming presence of love, represented by the wave that rises from the sea. This love also surprises us - the stars shine despite our neglecting to count them, and the night envelops us in its mystery and beauty. Despite the transience of it all, love is something that is always worth feeling and exploring.
Overall, "Wave" is a deeply romantic and introspective song that evokes feelings of longing, nostalgia, and joy. It is a testament to the power of love to transform our lives, and to the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us.
Line by Line Meaning
Vou te contar
Let me 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 comprehend
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
Love is truly essential
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 everything I can't express
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
They are beautiful things that I have to offer you
Vem de mansinho à brisa e me diz
Come softly on the breeze and tell 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
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 of 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 wraps us up
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 of 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 wraps us up
Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 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.