Marabou
Antônia Lyrics

As I’m walking down Rue de Rivoli
Antonia is strolling down Rue de Rivoli thinking about her past memories with her lover, whom she received the tape from.

Listening to the tape you once gave to me
She listens to the tape her lover gave to her and the songs remind her of the times they shared together.

Leaves a little you here with me
The tape helps Antonia keep a part of her lover with her even when he's not around.

And when you’re gone, I dream
The absence of Antonia's lover leads to vivid dreams where the memories of their sweet moments together are relived.

Follow me down to Marabou (bu)
Antonia invites her lover to join her on a poetic journey to Marabou, a place that symbolizes their love story.

Let me put my love into you (you)
Antonia expresses her love for her lover and asks to share it with him through intimacy.

I’ll let you cool me off with a kiss (kiss)
She desires the warmth that comes from her lover's kiss and wants to hold onto it forever.

Your waves will hit me like deja-vu (vu)
Being near her lover sends familiar emotions through Antonia that seem like déjà vu, like they've experienced these moments with each other before.

So tonight I’ll dream about Marabou (bu)
Antonia will dream of being with her lover at Marabou, their special place where their love story began.

The tide will wash us up on the shore (shore)
Antonia imagines being washed up with her lover onto the shore by the waves, symbolizing their love that can't be stopped by anyone or anything.

Remember Goodbye Lucille No.1
Antonia reminisces about a song called Goodbye Lucille No.1 which reminds her of her lover and makes her miss him even more.

Not many know it, maybe some
The song Goodbye Lucille No.1 is not that well-known, but Antonia and her lover share a deep connection towards it that only they understand.

As the song goes by I miss you more and more
Antonia's emotions are amplified as the song plays and her longing for her lover increases with each passing moment.

Ma, Marabou
Antonia repeats the word 'Ma' twice which could be a term of endearment towards her lover, and emphasizes the importance of Marabou to their love story.

Follow me down to Marabou (bu)
Antonia invites her lover once again to join her on a romantic journey to Marabou.

Let me put my love into you (you)
Antonia expresses her love for her lover and the desire to deepen their relationship through physical intimacy.

The tide will wash us up on the shore (shore)
The waves washing them up on the shore symbolizes their love being unbreakable and overcoming all obstacles that come their way.

Your waves will hit me like deja-vu (vu)
Being with her lover and experiencing their love sends Antonia into a familiar state of déjà vu, as though they've been here before.

So tonight I’ll dream about Marabou (bu)
Antonia will continue to dream of Marabou and her lover, reliving their sweet moments and hoping for a future together.