Para Machuchar Meu Coração
Antonio Carlos Jobim/João Gilberto/Stan Getz Lyrics
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Que o nosso lar desmoronou
Meu sabiá, meu violão,
E uma cruel desilusão,
Foi tudo que ficou
Ficou,
Pra machucar meu coração
Melhor pra você e melhor pra mim
A vida é uma escola, onde a gente precisa aprender
A ciência de viver pra não sofrer
Tá fazendo um ano e meio, amor,
Que o nosso lar desmoronou
Meu sabiá, meu violão,
E uma cruel desilusão,
Foi tudo que ficou
Ficou,
Pra machucar meu coração
Quem sabe, não foi bem melhor assim,
Melhor pra você e melhor pra mim
A vida é uma escola, onde a gente precisa aprender
A ciência de viver pra não sofrer
The lyrics of Para Machuchar Meu Coracao explore the themes of heartbreak, loss, and the process of moving on. The first stanza sets the scene, conveying a sense of melancholy and sorrow that persists long after the end of a romantic relationship. The singer reflects on the remnants of what used to be their home - a sabiá bird, a guitar - as well as the painful memories of their failed love. The repetition of "ficou" (remained) emphasizes the permanence of this pain in their life.
In the second stanza, the singer begins to reframe their situation, suggesting that perhaps the break up was ultimately for the best. They suggest that life is a school, where we must learn the art of living in order to avoid suffering. The use of "quem sabe" (who knows) indicates a wistful uncertainty - the singer acknowledges that there may never be a clear answer to what went wrong, but expresses hope that they will one day overcome their heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Tá fazendo um ano e meio, amor,
It has been a year and a half, my love,
Que o nosso lar desmoronou
since our home crumbled
Meu sabiá, meu violão,
My sabiá bird, my guitar,
E uma cruel desilusão,
and a cruel disillusionment,
Foi tudo que ficou
are all that remain
Ficou,
All that's left
Pra machucar meu coração
to hurt my heart
Quem sabe, não foi bem melhor assim,
Maybe it was better this way,
Melhor pra você e melhor pra mim
Better for you and better for me
A vida é uma escola, onde a gente precisa aprender
Life is a school where we need to learn
A ciência de viver pra não sofrer
The science of living so as not to suffer
Lyrics © IRMAOS VITALE S.A. - INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO
Written by: ARY BARROSO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@botjao
Translation:
To hurt my heart
It's been a year and a half, love
That our home collapsed
My bird, my guitar
And a cruel disillusionment
It was all that stayed
Stayed,
To hurt my heart (2x)
Who knows, if it was much better this way
Better for you and better for me
Life is a school where people need to learn
The science of living to not suffer
@adam3d851
This by far is the most beautifully executed piece of music ever created by the Getz and Gilberto in my opinion.
@aguaguadro7687
tipo, fds, seu gringo
@lucas124578895623
Idem... It's true
@vibraharp226
I agree. While other songs on the album are beautiful, and far more well-known, (Ipanema, Corcovado, Desafinado) this is achingly sublime. It is tender and heartfelt, and has a beautifully-crafted series of chord changes. It's a masterpiece of a love song.
@martindalmasi5340
Yes
@antoniopedrotourinho2284
You are absolutely correct.
@waynestone9154
Soy cubano. Músico y viejo. Este tema en mi humilde opinión es PERFECTO. El solo de Stan el más hermoso que he escuchado en mis 67 añitos. Gracias Brasil!
@philmoncel2150
Perfecto, hermoso
@fireflyqueen6
I remember buying this album when I was still in my teens. The sounds have always been an incredible draw -- and the language, Portuguese is THE language of song in my opinion. It slides, bends with a grace that's makes the heart dance. Perfection. And, let me add my sorrow regarding the passing of João Gilberto. An amazing musician.
@brauliocavalcanti3703
Thanks and my appraisal for the elegant comment