Garota De Ipanema
Antonio Carlos Jobim/João Gilberto/Stan Getz Lyrics
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The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "A-a-a-h"
When she walks she's like a samba
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
How can I tell her I love her
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
But each day as she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, I smile, but she
Doesn't see. She just doesn't see
No, she just doesn't
see
The lyrics to "Garota De Ipanema," or "The Girl from Ipanema" in English, describe a young woman walking along the beach in Ipanema, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is tall, tan, and beautiful, and when she walks she evokes the smooth, rhythmic movements of the samba. Everyone who sees her is entranced by her beauty and grace, but the singer watches her sadly, unable to confess his love for her. He longs to give his heart to her, but she is oblivious to his feelings, and walks on towards the sea, ignoring his gaze. The girl remains mysterious and unattainable, a symbol of the exotic allure of Brazil itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl being described is physically beautiful, with a tall, tanned, and youthful appearance.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl mentioned in the previous line lives in the neighborhood of Ipanema and enjoys going for walks.
And when she passes, each one she passes goes 'A-a-a-h'
People who see the girl can't help but admire her and express their appreciation with a sigh ('A-a-a-h').
When she walks she's like a samba
The girl's movements are similar to those of the samba, a lively Brazilian dance with a swinging rhythm.
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her walk is fluid and graceful, with a relaxed and rhythmic sway.
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
The singer is filled with sadness while observing the girl, likely because of unrequited love.
How can I tell her I love her
The singer has feelings of love for the girl, but is unsure of how to express them to her.
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
Despite the uncertainty of his feelings being reciprocated, the artist would give everything he has to be with her, including his heart.
But each day as she walks to the sea
The girl goes for a walk each day towards the ocean, which could symbolize her sense of freedom and independence.
She looks straight ahead, not at me
The girl does not seem to notice the artist's presence or affection, as she is preoccupied with her own thoughts and surroundings.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl continues her daily routine, unaware of the effect she has on others.
And when she passes, I smile, but she doesn't see
The artist is resigned to admiring the girl from afar, as she remains oblivious to his feelings and presence.
No, she just doesn't
The song concludes with a repetition that emphasizes the girl's detached and unattainable nature.
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@fernandoramirezlopez3529
Olha que coisa mais linda
Mais cheia de graça
É ela menina
Que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço
Caminho do mar
Moça do corpo dourado
Do Sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado
É mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda
Que eu já vi passar
Ah, por que estou tão sozinho?
Ah, por que tudo é tão triste?
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ah, se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo, sorrindo
Se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo
Por causa do amor
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "a-a-a-h"
When she walks she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "a-a-a-h"
Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles but she
Doesn't see.
🎷🎶🎵
⛱️🏝️🌄
🎹🎼
Oh, but he sees her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he.
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles but she
Doesn't see. she just doesn't see, she just doesn't see 😫😢 :''(
@isabellagarcia1555
Olha que coisa mais linda
Mais cheia de graça
É ela menina
Que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço
Caminho do mar
Moça do corpo dourado
Do Sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado
É mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda
Que eu já vi passar
Ah, por que estou tão sozinho?
Ah, por que tudo é tão triste?
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ah, se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo, sorrindo
Se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo
Por causa do amor
@pepsilol7153
Olha que coisa mais linda
Mais cheia de graça
É ela menina
Que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço, a caminho do mar
Moça do corpo dourado
Do sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado é mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar
Ah, porque estou tão sozinho
Ah, porque tudo é tão triste
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ah se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo sorrindo
Se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo
Por causa de amor
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes
Each one she passes goes, "Ah"
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes
Each one she passes goes, "Ah"
Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her?
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles
But she doesn't see
Oh, but he sees her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her?
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at him
Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles
But she doesn't see
She just doesn't see
No, she doesn't see
But she doesn't see
She doesn't see
No, she doesn't see
@poderdelossuenos5816
No sabía que había muerto este gran Maestro. Bueno en realidad nunca morirá siempre vivirá entre nosotros con su música. El mejor de todos los tiempo viva el bosa. Viva Gilberto por siempre.
@fatimab09
Sim infelizmente nos deixou em 8 de dezembro de 1994😢
Que grande falta nos faz ...
@fernandoramirezlopez3529
Olha que coisa mais linda
Mais cheia de graça
É ela menina
Que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço
Caminho do mar
Moça do corpo dourado
Do Sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado
É mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda
Que eu já vi passar
Ah, por que estou tão sozinho?
Ah, por que tudo é tão triste?
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ah, se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo, sorrindo
Se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo
Por causa do amor
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "a-a-a-h"
When she walks she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "a-a-a-h"
Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles but she
Doesn't see.
🎷🎶🎵
⛱️🏝️🌄
🎹🎼
Oh, but he sees her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he.
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles but she
Doesn't see. she just doesn't see, she just doesn't see 😫😢 :''(
@pecomodoro
Buen viaje maestro!.....tu música atravesará los tiempos porque tanta belleza jamás se pierde.
@EmiliaGarciaHaurie
Que hermoso legado nos deja a toda la humanidad
@lhemblanco3313
🌻💚💛💚💛💚💛
@rinconesdeleon
Maestro, gracias por toda la belleza que nos dejó. Descanse tranquilamente entre garotas y guitarras.
@sebastianbueno8085
Faltó poner a Astrud Gilberto, su nombre no aparece una sola vez en este video o descripción y está cantando la mitad de la canción
@prof.carlosdanieltellechea
Y tenía una voz hermosa.
@ivanmarcovich1483
apenas me entero de la muerte de este gran hombre mi pesame a todo brasil y gracias por esta musica