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 song "Wave" by Antônio Carlos Jobim speaks of the beauty and joy of love, and how it can overcome loneliness. The lyrics encourage the listener to close their eyes and be aware of the things their heart alone was meant to see. This means that sometimes when we focus too much on what our eyes can see, we tend to neglect the emotions we feel inside. Love is one of those emotions that can help us see things in a different way and unite us with another person.
The lyricist challenges the listener not to deny or fight the love that's brewing within them. They liken it to a rising sea or the moon and the stars above which are forces beyond our control. The feeling of loneliness is often overpowering, but when two people dream the same dream together, it becomes a fundamental way to defeat that loneliness. The love that two people share can overcome any obstacle, and the magic of dreaming and hoping together underlines that. The song ends with an invitation to catch the wave of love and to embrace it without fear.
Line by Line Meaning
So close your eyes
Relax your senses and be prepared for a blissful experience
For that's a lovely way to be
The feeling of delightfulness is found within and without
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
The deepest truth can be discovered by following your heart
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
The feeling of emptiness disappears when two people share a dream together
Together
Togetherness is the ultimate goal
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
Do not resist the natural flow of things
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
Do not resist the power of love
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
The moment of encountering true love would not be hampered by time
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
The passing of time becomes irrelevant in the presence of true love
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
The perfect moment for love is imminent
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
Seize the moment and let love take its course
Together
Togetherness is the ultimate goal
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
The feeling of emptiness disappears when two people share a dream together
Together
Togetherness is the ultimate goal
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.