The Girl from Ipanema
Antonio Carlos Jobim/João Gilberto/Stan Getz Lyrics
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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 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, 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 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
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 just doesn't see
The first verse of "The Girl from Ipanema" paints a vivid picture of a young woman who is tall, tan, and lovely. As she walks, she exudes a sense of effortless cool and gentle sway, much like the music of the samba. As she passes by, those who see her can't help but utter an "ah."
The second verse introduces a man who watches the girl from afar with a sense of sadness in his heart. He longs to tell her that he loves her, but he can't find the courage to do so. The girl walks past him each day as she heads toward the sea, absorbed in her own thoughts and unaware of the man's feelings toward her.
The refrain repeats the description of the girl's physical beauty and the way she captures the attention of all who see her. The man can only muster a smile as she passes by, knowing that she will never see him.
Overall, the song tells a story of unrequited love and the pangs of desire that can be felt from afar. The girl from Ipanema is the object of the man's affections, but she remains oblivious to his feelings even as she captivates him with her beauty and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Describes the girl from Ipanema as an attractive and youthful lady with a tanned complexion.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl from Ipanema is often seen taking a stroll.
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
Her beauty is so mesmerizing that everyone can't help but admire her.
When she walks, she's like a samba
Her movements are smooth and captivating like the rhythms of samba music.
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her movements are effortless and graceful, which adds to her allure.
That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
Her grace and beauty leave everyone mesmerized and in awe.
(Ooh) But he watch her so sadly
The singer is sad when he sees her because he knows he can't have her.
How can he tell her he loves her
The artist is in love with the girl from Ipanema but can't express his feelings.
Yes I would give my heart gladly
The artist would be willing to risk his heart for her, despite the odds against him.
But each day, that she walks to the sea
The girl from Ipanema goes to the sea every day.
She looks straight ahead, not at he
The girl from Ipanema ignores the singer because she is unaware of his affection for her.
Tall, (and) tan, (and) young, (and) lovely
Repeats the initial line, emphasizing her beauty and youthfulness.
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
The singer smiles when she passes, but she is oblivious to his feelings.
(Doesn't see)
Re-emphasizes her lack of awareness towards the singer.
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
Repeats the message that the girl from Ipanema never notices the singer's presence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Evanimations-8888
i replied to this comment, searched what "Junkie" meant and then deleted the comment 😅
PS: the comment said "me too" so that's why i deleted it
PPS: but what I meant was that I'm also mainly into hip hop but love this song too
@reinhardleonardo9464
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, 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, 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 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
No she doesn’t see
But she doesn’t see
@d-effect8799
full lyrics:
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
Ahh, porque estou tão sozinho
Ahh, porque tudo e tão triste
Ahh, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ahh, se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo inteirinho
Se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo
Por causa do amor
Tall and tan, young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes
Each one she passes goes " aah!"
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 " aah!"
Oh, but he watchs her so sadly
How can he tells 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, young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes
He smiles but she doesn't see
Oh, but he watch her so sadly
How can he tells 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, 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
Oh, she doesn't see
But she doesn't see
She doesn't see
Oh, she doesn't see
@pl443
RIP Astrud (29 March 1940 – 5 June 2023). Your lovely voice will live on.
@patterson65
She was the real star of the song, no doubt about it.
@Ambaryerno
@@patterson65 What Getz did to her was criminal. The man was a Capital B Bastard.
@patgalvez4563
@@patterson65 lovely song
@rjhanim
Thank you for this lovely song, forever favorite song ❤ Rest in peace Astrud
@ericdreizen1463
One in a million, she was.
@lisakatz9437
My 17 year old daughter was just humming this amazingly beautiful tune. I looked at her and asked if she knew the song. She did not. Well, she does now! And we are dancing around our kitchen listening together. What a wonderful bonding moment. Peace and Love be with us all...
@Miewtopia
@@Angl-lo5rw yes
@Miewtopia
@@Angl-lo5rw NO IM JOKING IM NOT HIS DAUGHTER
@smabri1
wow....x