Someone to Light Up My Life
Antonio Carlos Jobim; Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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Go on your way with the cloudless blue sky above
May all your days be a wonderful song of love
Open your arms and sing of all the hidden hopes you'll ever treasure
And live out your life in peace

Where shall I look for the love to replace you
Someone to light up my life
Someone with strange little ways
Eyes like a blue autumn haze
Someone with your laughing style
And a smile that I know will keep haunting me endlessly

Sometimes in stars or the swift flight of seabirds
I catch a moment of you
That's why I walk all alone




Searching for something unknown
Searching for something or someone to light up my life

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song sets the tone of the song by wishing the person to whom the song is dedicated a life full of love and hope. The lyrics seem to suggest that the person is leaving or has left, and the singer is left alone, searching for a replacement for the love that was lost. The second verse expresses the deep longing for someone with the same qualities and laughter as the person who left. The imagery supports the theme of the song- the singer is searching for someone to light up their life, someone to bring joy and brightness into their life. The songs' lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, and Frank Sinatra's rendition of the song brings out the melancholy of the lyrics.


The song was written in 1967 by Antonio Carlos Jobim, who was a famous Brazilian composer who helped to popularize Bossa Nova music. The song was originally written in Portuguese, titled "Por Toda Minha Vida," and was later translated into English. The melody of the song has a strong Bossa Nova influence, with the soft and smooth guitar strings and the use of syncopated rhythms. The song became popular when Frank Sinatra recorded it in his 1967 album, "Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim."


Line by Line Meaning

Go on your way with the cloudless blue sky above
May you continue on your journey with the clear skies guiding you.


May all your days be a wonderful song of love
May your days be filled with joyful experiences and the beauty of love.


Open your arms and sing of all the hidden hopes you'll ever treasure
Embrace life with open arms and cherish the hopes and dreams that you hold dear.


And live out your life in peace
May you live your life in a state of tranquility and contentment.


Where shall I look for the love to replace you
In the absence of your love, where should I turn to find another source of affection and companionship?


Someone to light up my life
I seek someone who will bring light and joy into my existence.


Someone with strange little ways
I desire someone who is unique and has endearing peculiarities.


Eyes like a blue autumn haze
I long for someone with eyes as captivating and mesmerizing as the hazy blue autumn sky.


Someone with your laughing style
I yearn for someone with a jovial and contagious laugh like yours.


And a smile that I know will keep haunting me endlessly
In my mind's eye, I can still see your smile, and I long for someone whose smile can evoke the same feelings of nostalgia and longing.


Sometimes in stars or the swift flight of seabirds
Occasionally, when I gaze at the stars or watch birds quickly soaring through the air, I am reminded of you.


I catch a moment of you
For a fleeting instant, I capture a glimpse of you in my thoughts.


That's why I walk all alone
I am alone because I am searching for a new light in my life, but my heart remains burdened by thoughts of you.


Searching for something unknown
My quest is to find something that I cannot yet define.


Searching for something or someone to light up my life
I am seeking a new source of illumination, whether it be a person or a feeling, to fill the void that you left behind.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, GENE LEES, VINICIUS DE MORAES

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Comments from YouTube:

John Cham

An amazing album, with some heart-wrenching songs, sung by perhaps the greatest male pop-singer of all time, the incomparable Frank Sinatra. Thank you for posting this.

Margaret King

beautiful song love you Frank Sinatra 🎵🎶🎵♥️

William Cooley Jr

I came to this song through Sarah Vaughan's collaboration with Jobin in 1977. That version holds first place in my heart; BUT, this earlier version compares extraordinarily well. Gotta love Frank!

pilaredu

Wow …. This is a Remastered version…. Sounds Great !!!!

pilaredu

The Brasilian version is called “Se todos fossem iguais a vocé” and the Best Version in my Opinion is by the Greatest GAL COSTA !!!!!

Patricia Díaz

Iniguelable , magnífi 2:40 ico

Ana Milla

Can’t like it enough

Susana Edith GL.

I love you baby 😍😚s&b

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