Change Partners
Antônio Carlos Jobim feat. Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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With the same fortunate man?
You have danced with him since the music began
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Must you dance quite so close
With your lips touching his face?
Can't you see I'm longing to be in his place?
Ask him to sit this one out
While you're alone
I'll tell the waiter to tell him
He's wanted on the telephone
You've been locked in his arms
Ever since heaven knows when
Won't you change partners and then
You may never want to change partners again
The song "Change Partners" by Antônio Carlos Jobim feat. Frank Sinatra is about a man who wants to dance with a woman who is dancing with the same fortunate man all night long. The man is clearly in love with the woman and wants her to notice him. He asks her to consider dancing with him instead and maybe she will discover that she never wants to dance with her old partner again.
The lyrics are full of longing and desire as the man describes how he wishes he was the one dancing so close to the woman. He asks her to ask her partner to sit one dance out and allow him the chance to dance with her. The song's bridge suggests that the woman has been in the same man's arms ever since anyone can remember. The lyric shows that change is sometimes necessary and can bring new happiness and excitement into one's life.
One interesting fact about "Change Partners" is that it was originally recorded by composer Antonio Carlos Jobim himself for his album "Antonio Carlos Jobim sings". The song was later featured on Frank Sinatra's 1964 album "Sinatra/Jobim: The Sinatra-Jobim Sessions". Another interesting fact is that the song was later covered by a number of artists including Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Carpenters.
Line by Line Meaning
Must you dance every dance
With the same fortunate man?
Do you have to dance every single dance with the same lucky guy?
You have danced with him since the music began
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
You've been dancing with him since the start of the music, why don't you dance with me and change partners?
Must you dance quite so close
With your lips touching his face?
Do you have to dance so closely with his lips so close to your face?
Can't you see I'm longing to be in his place?
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Can't you see that I'm wishing to be in the fortunate guy's place? Let's change partners and dance together.
Ask him to sit this one out
While you're alone
Ask him to take a break this time and let you be by yourself.
I'll tell the waiter to tell him
He's wanted on the telephone
I'll ask the waiter to let him know that he's being called on the phone.
You've been locked in his arms
Ever since heaven knows when
You've been embraced in his arms since a long time ago.
Won't you change partners and then
You may never want to change partners again
Why don't you change partners and maybe you'll never want to change partners again?
Writer(s): Irving Berlin
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@robertoangelbarsottibrassa7608
Must you dance every dance with the same fortunate man?
You have danced with him since the music began
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Must you dance quite so close with your lips touching his face?
Can't you see, I'm longing to be in his place?
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Ask him to sit this one out, while you're alone
I'll tell the waiter to tell him he's wanted on the telephone
You've been locked in his arms ever since heaven-knows-when
Won't you change partners and then
You may never want to change partners again
Has de bailar cada baile con el mismo hombre afortunado
Has bailado con él desde que empezó la música
No harías un cambio de parejas y bailarías conmigo
Has de bailar tan cerca, con tus labios tocando su cara
¿No puedes ver que anhelo estar en su lugar?
No harías un cambio de parejas y bailarías conmigo
Dile que te excuse un momento, y mientras te quedas asolas
Le diré al camarero que le diga que le requieren al teléfono
Has estado atrapada
@breakingcycles741
I think I've played this song 100 times in a row at some point. Frank's voice mixed with that Bossa nova rhythm is just heaven to the ears.
@williamhay812
It really is
@tiffsaver
I only recently discovered this song, and you're right, I just can't stop listening to it.
@sparkyperson
Frank Sinatra at his very best. Jobim, in a supporting role, complements him perfectly. Their album together is flawless in every detail. Two men at the peak of their talent, singing in a setting requiring no other staging or distractions.
@shariallison5579
absolutely except Jobim is as good actually better than Frank in my opinion as he wrote most of his songs
@braianlemos
@@shariallison5579 Além de ser maestro, pianista, e arranjador.
@Cruz_ignatius
He was better when he was with Tommy Dorsey
@sparkyperson
@@Cruz_ignatius Different people have different opinions, and it's okay to respect all of them.
@Marcos_1983
wf you are a ignorant fool, it was frank that requested Jobim to play with him.
@PeterStrachanMusic
What a song.. What a guitarist.. What a singer..