Por Toda a Minha Vida
Antônio Carlos Jobim Lyrics


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Ó, meu bem amado
Quero fazer de um juramento uma canção
Eu prometo por toda a minha vida
Ser somente tua e amar-te como nunca
Ninguém jamais amou ninguém
Ó, meu bem amado
Estrela pura aparecida
Eu te amo e te proclamo
O meu amor, o meu amor
Maior que tudo quanto existe





Ah, meu amor

Overall Meaning

amado
Quero transformar este momento em eternidade
Eu prometo por toda a minha vida
Ser somente tua e amar-te como nunca
Ninguém jamais amou ninguém
Ah, meu amor amado
Fonte de eterna juventude
Eu te amo e te proclamo
O meu amor, o meu amor
Maior que tudo quanto existe


The lyrics of Por Toda a Minha Vida, which means "For All My Life" in English, express a deep dedication to a loved one. The singer promises to love and devote themselves completely to their beloved for all their life. They invoke the image of a star, their beloved, who is pure and shines bright in their life. The singer proclaims their love to be greater than anything in existence and wants to turn their moment with their beloved into an eternal memory.


The song captures the essence of pure and unconditional love. It is an ode to the ultimate commitment in a relationship, the promise to never let go of each other. The lyrics are heartfelt, and Elis Regina's rendition of the song brings to life the emotions of the singer. As the song progresses, the melody becomes more intense, and the listener can feel the passion and devotion that the singer has towards their beloved.


Line by Line Meaning

Ó, meu bem amado
Oh, my beloved


Quero fazer de um juramento uma canção
I want to turn a promise into a song


Eu prometo por toda a minha vida
I promise for all of my life


Ser somente tua e amar-te como nunca
To only be yours and love you like no one ever has


Ninguém jamais amou ninguém
No one has ever loved anyone


Ó, meu bem amado
Oh, my beloved


Estrela pura aparecida
Pure, starry presence


Eu te amo e te proclamo
I love you and proclaim it


O meu amor, o meu amor
My love, my love


Maior que tudo quanto existe
Greater than everything that exists


Ah, meu amor
Ah, my love




Lyrics © VM ENTERPRISES INC, Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda., CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: Tom Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes

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Richard Norris


on Samba Do Soho

It's "Diadem" which is a fancy headband. Also, I believe this song was written by Jobim's son, Paolo.

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