Agua De Beber
Al Jarreau & Metropole Orkest Lyrics
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I need your kiss or I might die
My very life is in your power,
Will I wither and fade or bloom to the sky
"gua de beber camar"
The lyrics to Al Jarreau's song Agua De Beber speak of a passionate love between two people. The first line, "Your love is rain, my heart a flower," sets the tone for the entire song. It suggests that the love between the two individuals is a life-giving force, just as rain is necessary for flowers to thrive. The second line, "I need your kiss or I might die," reinforces this idea by highlighting the intensity of the relationship. The singer is so deeply connected to their partner that they feel they cannot survive without them.
The third line, "My very life is in your power," takes the imagery a step further by suggesting that the singer's lover has complete control over their life. This vulnerability is both scary and exhilarating as the singer wonders whether they will "wither and fade or bloom to the sky." The final line, "Agua de beber camar," is in Portuguese and means "water to drink, friend." This line can be interpreted as a plea for the singer's lover to stay close and be a friend, as well as a lover, to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Your love is rain, my heart a flower,
Your love is essential to my survival and growth, as water is to a blooming flower.
I need your kiss or I might die
My longing for your affection is so strong that without it, I fear I may cease to exist.
My very life is in your power,
You hold the key to both my physical and emotional well-being, and as such, have the power to uplift or devastate me.
Will I wither and fade or bloom to the sky
Depending on how you treat me, I may either wither away into despair or thrive and soar towards ultimate happiness and fulfillment.
"gua de beber camar"
This recurring phrase in Portuguese, which translates to 'drinking water, friend,' serves as both a call to enjoy the simple pleasures in life and a reminder of the importance of companionship.
Lyrics © VM ENTERPRISES INC, CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION, Tratore
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes
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