Dindi
Antonio Carlos Jobim/Astrud Gilberto Lyrics


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Sky, so vast is the sky, with far away clouds just wandering by
Where do they go? Oh I don't know, don't know
Wind that speaks to the leaves, telling stories that no one believes
Stories of love belong to you and to me

Oh, Dindi, if I only had words I would say all the beautiful
Things that I see when you're with me, oh my Dindi
Oh Dindi, like the song of the wind in the trees, that's how my heart is
Singing Dindi, happy Dindi, when you're with me

I love you more each day, yes I do, yes I do
I'd let you go away, if you take me with you

Don't you know, Dindi, I'd be running and searching for you like a river that
Can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi
Can't find the sea that would be me without you Dindi





Like a river that can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Dindi" are both sweet and melancholic, describing the vastness of the sky and the wind that speaks to the leaves while expressing the singer's deep love and longing for someone named Dindi. The first stanza describes the sky and the clouds that wander, questioning where they go. The wind is personified as speaking to the leaves and telling stories of love that nobody believes except for the singer and Dindi, indicating their deep bond. The chorus emphasizes how much the singer loves Dindi and wishes to express all of the beautiful things that he sees when she is with him, comparing her to the song of the wind in the trees, while the bridge expresses a fear of losing her and a willingness to follow her anywhere.


The song's lyrics capture the sense of being lost without someone, longing for a person who is both beautiful and comforting. Jobim's melody and harmonies contribute to this sense of loss and searching, with lush string arrangements and the smooth vocals of Jobim himself. "Dindi" is a classic bossa nova love song, evoking a rich emotional landscape that transcends language barriers.


Line by Line Meaning

Sky, so vast is the sky, with far away clouds just wandering by
The expanse of the sky seems unending and distant clouds pass by without direction.


Where do they go? Oh I don't know, don't know
The clouds seem to have their own path and purpose, with no known destination.


Wind that speaks to the leaves, telling stories that no one believes
The wind whispers secrets to the leaves of the trees, which are not believed by anyone.


Stories of love belong to you and to me
These stories of love are meant for both the artist and the listener.


Oh, Dindi, if I only had words I would say all the beautiful things that I see when you're with me, oh my Dindi
The artist expresses his love for Dindi and wishes he had the words to convey the beauty he sees when they are together.


Oh Dindi, like the song of the wind in the trees, that's how my heart is singing Dindi, happy Dindi, when you're with me
The singer's heart is full of joy when Dindi is present, like the song of wind through the leaves.


I love you more each day, yes I do, yes I do
The singer's love for Dindi grows stronger with each passing day.


I'd let you go away, if you take me with you
The artist is willing to let Dindi go as long as he can go with her and be by her side.


Don't you know, Dindi, I'd be running and searching for you like a river that can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi
The artist emphasizes how much he needs Dindi in his life, by comparing himself to a river that cannot find its destination without her.


Can't find the sea that would be me without you Dindi
Without Dindi, the artist would be lost and incomplete, like a river without a destination.




Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS BRASILEIRO DE A JOBIM, LOUIS OLIVEIRA, RAY GILBERT

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@cecile6973

Sky, so vast is the sky
With far away clouds just wandering by
Where do they go?
Oh I don't know, don't know
Wind that speaks to the leaves
Telling stories that no one believes
Stories of love, belong to you and me
Oh, Dindi, if I only had words
I would say all the beautiful things that I see
When you're with me
Oh my Dindi
Oh Dindi, like the song of the wind in the trees
That's how my heart is singing, Dindi
Happy Dindi
When you're with me
I love you more each day
Yes I do, yes I do
I'd let you go away
If you take me with you
Don't you know, Dindi
I'd be running and searching for you
Like a river that can't find the sea
That would be me without you, my Dindi
That would be me
Without you, Dindi



@user-wr5im7mx8o

Sky, so vast is the sky, with far away clouds just wandering by
Where do they go? Oh I don't know, don't know
Wind that speaks to the leaves, telling stories that no one believes
Stories of love belong to you and to me

[Verse 2]
Oh, Dindi, if I only had words I would say all the beautiful
Things that I see when you're with me, oh my Dindi
Oh Dindi, like the song of the wind in the trees, that's how my heart is
Singing Dindi, Happy Dindi, When you're with me

I love you more each day, yes I do, yes I do
I'd let you go away, if you take me with you

[Verse 3]
Don't you know, Dindi, I'd be running and searching for you like a river that
Can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi
Can't find the sea that would be me without you Dindi

[Outro]
Like a river that can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi
Oh, Dindi, my Dindi
Ah, Dindi



All comments from YouTube:

@maleksarray6685

Dear God, this is the first time I hear this song...I can't discribe the feelings I got...Magical.

@Burt472

You were meant to find it and enjoy it evidently.....Greetings from Italy

@butters395

actually.... debarge did this in the 80s too....not too shabby either 🤗

@makirichi

Isn't it something?

@antoniojr6666

The original song is in portuguese. Also gourgues

@ricguers

Rest in peace, dear Astrud. Thx for showing me that you don't have to have a big voice to be amazing

@spicysarah

I just named my new cat Dindi today.. I am in love

@vegansaxon3962

An animal companion is good for the soul

@monolauren

Me toooooo <3

@paulafernanda1678

I'm Brazilian and I'm never ever tired of our music. It's amazing! Love it indeed!

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