Wave
Antônio Carlos Jobim & Frank Sinatra 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 the song, Wave, by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Frank Sinatra, the lyrics put a great deal of emphasis on the concept of loneliness and the longing for human connection. The opening lines encourage the listener to close their eyes and see things "their hearts alone were meant to see." This can be interpreted as a call to listen to the inner voice, and to let go of the outside world; to trust that human connection can alleviate the feeling of loneliness. The lyrics continue by stating that loneliness disappears when two people share a dream or have a common goal. The use of reference to the moon, stars, and the rising sea suggest an almost dreamlike quality to the experience of love and connection.
The second verse speaks to the idea of letting go of the fear of love and allowing the wave to come. The wave is again a metaphor for the experience of love and connection. It is something that is natural and unstoppable, so it may be best to embrace it. The final lines repeat the sentiment that "the fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together." This emphasis on togetherness and shared experiences provides the theme for the song.
Line by Line Meaning
So close your eyes
Take a moment to shut out the outside world and focus on internal thoughts and feelings.
For that's a lovely way to be
This is a peaceful and introspective state of mind that allows you to fully experience the world around you.
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
By focusing on your internal thoughts and feelings, you can gain insight into your personal desires and goals.
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
When two people share a dream, they are no longer alone in pursuing it, and this changes the fundamental feeling of loneliness that may have previously existed.
Together
Emphasizes the importance of unity and shared experiences.
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
You cannot ignore or resist the natural forces of life, so it's better to accept and embrace them rather than struggle against them.
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
Similar to the previous line, it's essential to let go of trying to control things beyond your power and accept what is. Additionally, the singer warns their partner not to resist their love or affection.
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
The artist remembers the exact moment they met their partner, indicating how significant it was to them.
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
The connection between the two was so profound and intense that it felt eternal, and they became lost in the moment.
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
The artist acknowledges that their relationship is moving forward and growing stronger over time, like a wave building up.
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
Emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and taking risks in love, rather than shying away from them out of fear or uncertainty. The singer encourages their partner to embrace their love and take the next step in their relationship.
Together
An encore of the previous use of 'Together', it emphasizes the importance of unity in love and shared experiences.
Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim
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Joshua Upendra
So close your eyes, for thats 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 and don't fight 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 its 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
Arthur Ramm Sachet
Nobody asked for the Portuguese lyrics, but posting them here would be nice if anyone's curious. I'll translate them, too
Vou te contar, olhos já não podem ver
Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Fundamental é mesmo o amor, é impossível ser feliz sozinho
O resto é mar, é tudo que eu nem sei contar
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
Vem de mansinho a brisa e me diz: é impossível ser feliz sozinho
Da primeira vez era a cidade
Da segunda, o cais, a eternidade
Agora eu já sei, da onda que se ergueu no mar
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
O amor se deixa surpreender enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
English:
I'll tell you, eyes can't no longer see
Things that only the heart may understand
Love is fundamental anyway, it's impossible to be happy alone
The rest is sea, it's everything I cannot count
It's beautiful things that I'll give to you
The wind comes softly and tells me: it's impossible to be happy alone
At the first time it was the city
In the second, the wharf, the eternity
Now I know, from the wave that rose from the sea
And from the stars which we forgot to count
Love lets you surprised while the night comes to involve us
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That was the best I could do (English is actually my L3) but it's not a perfect translation, I can say it lost some of it's charm so Frank Sinatra had to change the lyrics to make it look nice again
Giliano Oliveira
So close your eyes 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 and don't fight 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 its 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
Rafael Balsan
For anyone wondering what the Portuguese lyrics are (I really love both versions!):
''Vou te contar
Os olhos já não podem ver
Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
O resto é mar
É tudo que não sei contar
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
Vem de mansinho à brisa e me diz
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
Da primeira vez era a cidade
Da segunda, o cais e a eternidade
Agora eu já sei
Da onda que se ergueu no mar
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
O amor se deixa surpreender
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
Da primeira vez era a cidade
Da segunda, o cais e a eternidade
Agora eu já sei
Da onda que se ergueu no mar
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
O amor se deixa surpreender
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
Vou te contar''
Literal (non rhyming) translation to english:
''I will tell you
The eyes can no longer see
Things only the heart can understand
Love is truly fundamental
It's impossible to be happy alone
The rest is the sea
It's all I don't know how to tell (could also mean ''It's all I'm unable to count'')
They're beautiful things I have, to give to you
The winds come slowly and tells me
It's impossible to be happy alone
The first time it was the city
The second, the pier and eternity
Now I already know
Of the wave which has risen in the sea
And the stars we forgot to count
Loves allow itself to be surprised
While the night comes to embrace us
The first time it was the city
The second, the pier and eternity''
Lando Garcia-Rangel
This song reminds me of the first time I went to Brazil with someone I was madly in love with. Many emotions come over me when I listen to this song. I'll forever cherish that moment in time. <3 Hope you're doing well in life..
Don Johnson
Any collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim is magical. enough said.
Bruno Maciel
Nessas horas da um orgulho de ser brasileiro
Mais 1 Minuto - One Minute
Bruno Maciel 😂
cobertaLOL
mas... Frank Sinatra é Norte-Americano
Endotrauma Clínica Médica
@cobertaLOL a musica foi composta por um brasileiro n sei se vc conhece mas o nome do compositor é tom jobim e foi cantada em ingles
cobertaLOL
@Endotrauma Clínica Médica sim
Aliete martins de oliveira
Ao mesmo tempo da uma raiva, porque essas musicas sao ouvidas 0,00001% do tempo em bares, radios, tvs
Daniel Silva
Até a voz do século cantou wave que orgulho de ser Brasileiro
Clovis Vieira
Esses graves da voz do Sinatra, rapaz...
E essa melodia do Maestro Tom Jobim é uma das melhores composições brasileiras da história.