Desafinado
Antônio Carlos Jobim & Gal Cos Lyrics
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So you think my singing is off key, my love
You will hurt my feelings
Can't you see, my love
I wish I had and ear like yours
c voice that would behave
But all I have are feelings and
You insist my music goes against the rules
Yes, but rules were never made for lovesick fools
I wrote this little song for you but you don't care
It's a crooked song, but, oh, my love is there
The thing that you would see, if you would play your part
Is though I might be out of tune,
I have a gentle heart
I took your picture with my trusty Rolliflex
But all I have developed is this complex
Possibly in vain, I hope you'll weaken, oh my love
cnd forget these rigid rules which undermine my dream of
c life of love and music
With someone who understands
That even though I might be out of tune
When I try to say I love you
cll that matters is this message that I bring
When I try to say I love you
The lyrics to "Desafinado" by Antônio Carlos Jobim & Gal Cos are a beautiful expression of love and the vulnerability that comes with it. The song begins with the singer being told that their singing is off-key, or out of tune, by their loved one. The singer feels hurt by this criticism and wishes they had the same musical ability as their partner. However, they acknowledge that all they have are their feelings and the voices that they were naturally given.
The singer explains that their music may go against the rules, but rules were never made for lovesick fools like them. They express their love for their partner by writing a song for them, even though the partner seems indifferent. The song may be crooked, or imperfect, but their love is present within it. The singer believes that if their partner would truly listen and understand, they would realize that despite being out of tune, the singer has a gentle heart.
The second half of the song describes the singer's attempts to capture their partner's image with a camera, but they haven't been successful in developing the photo, symbolizing their complex and unresolved emotions. The singer hopes that their partner will eventually weaken and let go of the rigid rules that undermine the singer's dream of a life filled with love and music. They long for someone who understands that even though they may not be perfect, their love remains true. The ultimate message that the singer tries to convey is that when they say "I love you," the only thing that truly matters is the sincerity and depth of that message.
Line by Line Meaning
So you think my singing is off key, my love
You believe that my singing is not in tune, my love
You will hurt my feelings
Your actions will cause emotional pain to me
Can't you see, my love
Don't you understand, my love
I wish I had an ear like yours
I desire to possess an ability to perceive music like you
c voice that would behave
A controlled voice that would conform to expectations
But all I have are feelings and
However, all I possess are emotions and
The voices God gave
The natural voices bestowed upon me by God
You insist my music goes against the rules
You persist in asserting that my music violates established guidelines
Yes, but rules were never made for lovesick fools
Yet, regulations were not intended for individuals consumed by love
I wrote this little song for you but you don't care
I composed this small composition solely for you, but you disregard it
It's a crooked song, but, oh, my love is there
Although it may not adhere to traditional standards, my love is present within the song
The thing that you would see, if you would play your part
What you would realize if you fulfilled your role
Is though I might be out of tune,
Even though I may lack melodic accuracy,
I have a gentle heart
I possess a tender and compassionate nature
I took your picture with my trusty Rolliflex
I captured an image of you using my reliable Rolliflex camera
But all I have developed is this complex
However, the only thing that has developed is this internal turmoil
Possibly in vain, I hope you'll weaken, oh my love
Perhaps futilely, I desire for you to admit your vulnerability, oh my love
cnd forget these rigid rules which undermine my dream of
And disregard these strict regulations that undermine my dream of
c life of love and music
A life filled with both love and music
With someone who understands
Alongside someone who comprehends
That even though I might be out of tune
Despite the fact that I may lack melodic accuracy
When I try to say I love you
When I attempt to express my love for you
cll that matters is this message that I bring
The only thing that truly matters is the significance of the message I convey
When I try to say I love you
When I endeavor to declare my affection towards you
Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Jessie Cavanaugh, Jon Hendricks, Newton Mendonca
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@displaychicken
I’m working outside at night in the Canadian prairies. It’s currently -45 Celcius and this is making me feel warm.
@petchy148
❤
@mdviboon2011
@@petchy148 OMG -45 AT Bangkok 32C
@carmenangola7522
Brasileños , con su música y su arte, son maravillosos.Soy de Colombiana, pero por mis características físicas siempre me confunden y me dicen que soy Brasileña, porque soy una mulata linda. Perdon por decir esto. Pero me encanta Brasil, país multiétnico, multicultural y muy importante en la región. Viví en Europa y siempre me decían si era brasileña y yo decía que si, pues me identifico con esta cultura. Estos artistas son maravillososo.Mil gracias por compártir.
@WeAreBailaNova
Muchas gracias Carmen :)
@carmenangola7522
Gracias a ti por compartir esta belleza de música.Te envio un abrazo fraterno.
@martiusyamamoto1578
Carmen, você parece realmente muito, muito mesmo com uma brasileira, e te digo ainda mais - Carioca!!!!
@user-tg8og5qb6o
Carmen. tambien soy Colombiano pero vivi un buen tiempo en el Brasil en un proyecto para su gobierno. No solo su musica sino su poesia portuguesa con su mezcla afrolatina es la combinacion perfecta. Bossa Nova es un taladro que llega bastante profundo.
@danamiddleton4320
Portuguese has to be the most beautiful language in the world. I was enthralled back in the early '70's, hearing Jobim's music. Have most of his albums, along with a fave of mine - Stan Getz, and all he brought to the sound. I do understand a little, speaking a little Spanish ! We're so lucky to have access to these albums now. For me? It's again. I love it.
@katjerouac9371
I gotta say she has a strong American accent with those Ts and Os