Wave
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
The lyrics of Antonio Carlos's "Wave" speak of the power of two individuals coming together to eradicate their sense of loneliness. The singer invites the listener to close their eyes as it is a "lovely way to be" and become more in tune with their heart's deepest desires. He suggests that it is only when two individuals come together and dream the same dream that the sense of loneliness fades into obscurity.
The song then talks about the inevitability of love, like the rising of the sea or the stars above, and cautions against resisting it. The lyrics continue to emphasize how when the two individuals dream the same dream, the loneliness dissipates, highlighting the significance of companionship and intimate relationships in life.
By referring to the imagery of waves, the singer suggests that sometimes love may come crashing down like a wave, which can seem daunting, but one should not be afraid to catch that wave and love deeply. The final lines of the song reiterate the central message that "the fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together."
Line by Line Meaning
So close your eyes
Close your eyes to fully experience the moment.
For that's a lovely way to be
Closing your eyes helps you appreciate moments of beauty.
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
By closing your eyes, you can see things that are only meant for your heart to see.
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Loneliness disappears when two people share a dream.
Together
The key to overcoming loneliness and achieving dreams is to be together.
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't resist the natural course of events, like the rising tide of love.
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
Don't fight the forces of nature, including the love between two people.
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
The moment they first met felt timeless and eternal.
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
The moment they first locked eyes felt like an eternity.
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
They know their love is growing and building like a wave.
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
Embrace the love between two people and ride the wave of their emotions together.
Together
The key to overcoming loneliness and achieving dreams is to be together.
Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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.