Corcovado
Antonio Carlos Jobim/Astrud Gilberto Lyrics
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floating on the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams
And the window looking on the mountains and the sea, how lovely
Um cantinho, um violao, Este amor, uma cançao, Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
Muita calma pra pensar, E ter tempo pra sonhar
Da janela, ve-se o Corcovado, O Redentor, que lindo
Quero a vida sempre assim, Com voce perto de mim, Até o apagar da velha cha- ma
E eu que era triste, Descrente desse mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é a felicidade, meu amor
The lyrics of Corcovado speak of the beauty and tranquility of quiet nights, where the stars and the chords of a guitar create an atmosphere of peace and serenity. The singer talks about quiet thoughts and dreams, and wandering by quiet streams, all while observing the breathtaking views from a window that overlooks the mountains and the sea. The lyrics capture a moment of pure bliss, with the singer expressing their desire for this kind of peaceful life, always with their loved one close by, until the end of their days.
The second verse of the song describes the singer's newfound happiness since finding their love. They were once sad and disillusioned with the world, but their partner has brought them happiness and a new understanding of what it means to truly be content in life. The mention of the Corcovado and the Redentor (Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro) adds a sense of beauty and spirituality to the song, capturing the essence of Brazil and its natural wonders.
Overall, Corcovado is a song about finding joy in simplicity and being content with the love in your life. It is a celebration of the natural beauty of Brazil and the peace that comes from finding happiness with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
Peaceful nights with a sky full of tranquil stars, soft sounds from my guitar
floating on the silence that surrounds us
Drifting through the stillness that envelops us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams
Calm musings and serene reveries, tranquil strolls along gentle streams
And the window looking on the mountains and the sea, how lovely
Through the window, the sight of mountains and sea, a breathtaking vista
Um cantinho, um violao, Este amor, uma cançao, Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
A cozy corner, a guitar, this love, and a song to bring happiness to the one we adore
Muita calma pra pensar, E ter tempo pra sonhar
Plenty of calmness to reflect and ample time to dream
Da janela, ve-se o Corcovado, O Redentor, que lindo
From the window, one can see The Redeemer, Corcovado--how beautiful
Quero a vida sempre assim, Com voce perto de mim, Até o apagar da velha cha- ma
I want my life to always be like this, with you close to me, until we grow old and grey
E eu que era triste, Descrente desse mundo
And I, who was sad and disillusioned by this world
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
Upon meeting you I discovered
O que é a felicidade, meu amor
What true happiness is, my love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, GENE LEES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EliteNormie
Quiet nights of quiet stars
Quiet chords from my guitar
Floating on the silence
That surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
Quiet walks by quiet strreams
And the window that looks out
On Corcovado
Oh how lovely
This is where I want to be
Here with you so close to me
Until the final flickers of life's embers
I was lost and lonely
Believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke
I found with you
The meaning of existence
Oh my love
@andreameyberg2857
Um cantinho, um violão
Esse amor, uma canção
Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
Muita calma pra pensar
E ter tempo pra sonhar
Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
O Redentor, que lindo!
Quero a vida sempre assim
Com você perto de mim
Até o apagar da velha chama
E eu que era triste
Descrente desse mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é felicidade, meu amor.
@peterruscoe7413
I had the privilege of shaking this lady's hand during a break between sets at a club in NYC. An experience I will never forget. Even though I interrupted her break time, she was very gracious.
@siliconesal
Peter Ruscoe how great is that !!! X
@AudioPervert1
She did not give an interview for 20 plus years... Now she is 80 ! How Lovely Lady !
@justinw4713
When was that?
@rich4444hrsm
I'm jealous you lucky sob ;) hehehe
@ravennahealy-keith2903
I want to shake your hand now... once upon a time, there was loveliness...
@kgriffith2553
RIP, Astrud. You defined an entire genre of music.
@user-ie8bz7jz2r
😢🌹
@spambedam
So effortless, so casual, like idly singing to entertain herself while doing something else, or like a Mother singing to relax her babe to sleep. You have got to love the silky, soothing, healing, sound.
@punishedredruby
Truth.