Estrada Branca
Antonio Carlos Jobim/Vinicius De Moraes Lyrics
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Some kind of wild October gladness that I never thought I'd see
What has become of all my sadness all my endless lonely sighs
Where are my sorrows now
What happened to the frown and is that self contented clown
Standing grinning in the mirror really me
I'd like to run through Central Park carve your initials in the bark
Of every tree I pass for every one to see
So excited that I don't know what to do
What do I care if I'm a juvenile I smile my secret little smile
Because I know the change in me is you
What should I call this happy madness all this unexpected joy
That turned the world into a baby's bouncing toy
The god's are laughing far above one of them gave a little shove
And I fell gaily gladly madly into love
The lyrics to Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius De Moraes' Estrada Branca tell the story of a person who has experienced a complete transformation in their emotional state, brought on by the power of falling in love. The singer is in awe of the overwhelming sense of joy and excitement that the feeling of love has brought them, describing it as a "happy madness" and a "wild October gladness." The person reflects on how this newfound love has taken away all their sadness and loneliness, leaving them almost unrecognizable from their old self.
The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and a childlike sense of wonder. The singer describes wanting to run through Central Park and carve their lover's initials in the bark of every tree they pass, like a child leaving their mark on the world. They feel as if they have gone back to childhood and are skipping through the wild wood, buzzed with excitement and giddiness. They know that the change in them is a direct result of the love they have found.
Line by Line Meaning
What should I call this happy madness that I feel inside of me
I don't know how to categorize this ecstatic feeling that's consumed me
Some kind of wild October gladness that I never thought I'd see
It's a joy that's so intense and unexpected, like the happiness of autumn
What has become of all my sadness all my endless lonely sighs
All of my previous despair and isolation have disappeared completely
Where are my sorrows now
I can't find any trace of my former grief
What happened to the frown and is that self contented clown
I used to wear a perpetual frown, but now I see a happy reflection of myself
Standing grinning in the mirror really me
That person I see in the mirror that's grinning from ear to ear is genuinely me
I'd like to run through Central Park carve your initials in the bark
I dream of sprinting through Central Park and inscribing your name on every tree I pass
Of every tree I pass for every one to see
So that everyone in the park can see and know that I love you
I feel that I've gone back to childhood and I'm skipping through the wild wood
At times, I feel like a child again—playful and carefree—and it's like I'm jumping through a forest of possibilities
So excited that I don't know what to do
I get so excited about our relationship that I don't know how to channel all of my emotions
What do I care if I'm a juvenile I smile my secret little smile
It doesn't matter if others think I'm acting immature because my love for you brings me a special kind of happiness
Because I know the change in me is you
The transformation that's taken place in me is because of your love and influence
What should I call this happy madness all this unexpected joy
This feeling of joyful madness is something I can't put a name on, it's a beautiful surprise
That turned the world into a baby's bouncing toy
Our love has transformed the world into a place that's playful and full of wonder
The god's are laughing far above one of them gave a little shove
It feels like even the gods above are laughing joyously about our love story, as if one of them gave us a nudge towards each other
And I fell gaily gladly madly into love
And as a result, I fell into love with you with wild abandon
Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, GENE LEES, VINICIUS DE MORAES
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