Jobim's compositions, known for their exquisite melodies and harmonies, have been performed by numerous notable performers both within Brazil and internationally.
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Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim melhor conhecido como Tom Jobim (Rio de Janeiro, 25 de Janeiro de 1927 - Nova Iorque, 8 de Dezembro de 1994), compositor, maestro, pianista, cantor, arranjador e às vezes violonista. É considerado um dos expoentes da música brasileira, tendo sido um dos criadores da bossa nova - Tom Jobim é um dos nomes que melhor representa a música brasileira na segunda metade do século XX, é praticamente uma unanimidade quando se pensa em qualidade e sofisticação musical.
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Antônio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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For that's a lovely way to be
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
Together
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
Just catch that wave, don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together
Together
Together
In Antônio Carlos Jobim's song "Wave," the lyrics express the beauty of sharing dreams and love with another person. The singer encourages his listener to close their eyes and be "aware of things your heart alone was meant to see," which suggests that there are things that can only be comprehended through the heart, not the mind. The idea of fundamental loneliness is introduced, but the singer acknowledges that when two people dream a dream together, the loneliness disappears.
The lyrics also suggest that love should not be fought or denied, using imagery of the rising sea, the moon, and the stars, which are all natural phenomena that cannot be stopped. The singer challenges the listener to catch the wave of love and not be afraid.
The lyrics are structured in a way that emphasizes the importance of two people sharing a dream together - this is repeated over and over throughout the song. The ending of the song, with the repetition of "together," leaves the listener with the impression that the singer has found what they were looking for, and that being with another person has alleviated their sense of loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
So close your eyes
Relax and let yourself experience something without any visual distractions
For that's a lovely way to be
It's a nice feeling to be lost in thought
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
You can become enlightened when you listen to your intuition
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Two people can overcome any emotional isolation by sharing a vision
Together
Together, you can manifest your dreams
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
It's futile to try to resist uncontrollable forces in life
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
Let's not create conflict
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
The moment we met felt timeless
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
During that moment, I felt a connection that transcended time
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
We can sense that our relationship is heading towards something big
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
Let's embrace the momentum and not be afraid to love one another
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
When we share our hopes, we can cure our emotional isolation
Together
Together, we can create a better reality
Together
Together, we can find happiness
Together
Together, we can achieve our dreams
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Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim
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Damon Wynne
All-time classic! Thanks.
Diana Lang
I've got to add this. Today on Nov. 2 2022, James Taylor, on the Stephen Colbert Show, answered to this question: If you only had one song to listen to for all time, one and only one, which song would it be? And he said this one.
Christine LaBarge
This album has several songs. Which one did Taylor mean?
Gerard krief
Genial super genial