The Girl from Ipanema
Antonio Carlos Jobim; Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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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 gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes goes ooh
How can I tell her I love her?
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
But each day when 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
Doesn't see
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 parece um poema
É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar
Ooh, but I watch her so sadly
Aah, por que tudo é tão triste?
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me
Tall, tan, young, lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking and
When she passes I smile but she doesn't see
Por causa do amor
She just doesn't see
Nem olha para mim
She never sees me
Por causa do amor
The Girl from Ipanema is a classic Bossa Nova song that has captivated audiences around the world since its release in 1962. The song describes a young woman who walks along the beach every day, captivating everyone who sees her with her beauty and grace. She inspires admiration in every person that sees her, including the song's narrator, who watches her every day but is unable to confess his love to her. The girl from Ipanema is described as being tall, tan, young, and lovely, with a body that is as beautiful as the sun that shines over Ipanema.
The song's lyrics paint a beautiful picture of the girl from Ipanema, describing her walk as being like a samba, with a gentle sway that mesmerizes everyone who sees her. The singer, however, is filled with sadness, knowing that the girl from Ipanema will never notice him, despite his undying love for her. Each time she walks to the sea, she looks straight ahead, ignoring the singer's adoration.
One of the reasons why The Girl from Ipanema is such a timeless classic is its ability to capture the feeling of unrequited love. The singer's love for the girl from Ipanema highlights the pain that comes with loving someone who does not see you in the same way. The song's message is one of longing and the heartache that comes with unfulfilled desires, but the way it is sung and the beautiful melody keep the song from becoming depressing.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tan and young and lovely
She is a tall, tan, young and lovely girl from Ipanema, Brazil.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
This girl from Ipanema is often found walking outside.
And when she passes, each one she passes goes ah
She looks so beautiful that everyone cannot help but to admire her and express amazement.
When she walks she's like a samba
Her every move is as rhythmic and smooth as the Brazilian dance samba.
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her walk is effortlessly cool and gentle, with just the right amount of sway.
That when she passes, each one she passes goes ooh
Her beauty is so captivating that everyone who sees her cannot help but express their admiration.
But I watch her so sadly
The singer has romantic feelings for this girl but is unable to express them, and thus watches her longingly.
How can I tell her I love her?
The singer is unsure of how to confess his love for the girl.
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
The singer is willing to offer up his heart to the girl if she would accept it.
But each day when she walks to the sea
When the girl walks to the sea every day, the singer feels a sense of sadness as he watches her go without being able to express his love.
She looks straight ahead not at me
The girl does not notice the singer watching her as she walks to the sea every day; she is too focused on her own path and destination.
And when she passes, I smile but she doesn't see
The singer still smiles when the girl passes by, even though she is unaware of his feelings and presence.
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@arianaskroski144
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
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "a-a-a-h"
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
@unfortunatelyjojofag1483
Portuguese lyrics:
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 balançando 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, mas se ela soubesse que quando ela passa, o mundo inteirinho se enche de graça e fica mais lindo por causa do amor
Por causa do amor
@blue9blossom
Tall and tan and young and lovely The girl from Ipanema goes walking And when she passes, each one she passes goes "aaah"
Moça do corpo dourado do sol de Ipanema O seu balançado parece um poema É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar...
"oooh" But I watch her so sadly
"aaah" porque tudo é tão triste
Yes I would give my heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea She looks straight ahead, not at me
Tall, tan, young, lovely The girl from Ipanema goes walking And when she passes, I smile but she doesn't see
Por causa do Amor...
I mean she just doesn't see
Nem olha para mim...
She doesn't see me
@josepep
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes
Each one she passes goes "ah"
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
oooh But I watch her so sadly
Ah, porque tudo é tão triste
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me
Tall, tan, young,lovely, the girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, I smile but she doesn't see
Por causa do amor
I mean she just doesn't see
@syd5503
Portuguese is such a beautiful language
@diogonoronha100
@Skinny Bones Jones ok skinny bone, keep your opinion just for your self
@crislainepires8509
@Skinny Bones Jones what are you doing here then?
@julesverne4629
The Portuguese language is actually ""Celtic Gaelic Gaeilge IRISH--Galician--IRISH--PORTUGUESE CELTIC ROMANCE CELTIC Language. The Portuguese Celtic Galician language is ""Extremely Very Similar to Celtic Gaelic Gaeilge IRISH language which is a Proto Celtic IRISH--PORTUGUESE Gaeilge IRISH--Galician--Gaeilge--PORTUGUESE ROMANCE CULTURE CELTIC Language from CELTIC ROMANCE BRASIL and CELTIC ROMANCE IRELAND AND CELTIC ROMANCE CELTIC GAEILGE---IRISH--GALICIAN PORTUGUESE LOVE ROMANCE WHITE CELTIC PEOPLES ROMANCE MUSIC AND LANGUAGE OF CELTIC GAEILGE---GALICIAN IRISH--PORTUGUESE ROMANCE CELTIC MUSIC ROMANCE MUSICS MELODIC IRISH--PORTUGUESE OF CELTIC GAEILGE--GALICIAN IRISH--PORTUGUESE CELTIC ROMANCE MUSIC ""VEVO"" and ""SONY"" AND ""EMI"" BOTH CELTIC GAELIC GAEILGE---GALICIAN IRISH--PORTUGUESE CELTIC WHITE PEOPLES CELTIC ROMANCE MUSICS CULTURE BOTH IN CELTIC GAEILGE---REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SOUTH---GAEILGE--GALICIAN PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL AND ESPECIALLY THE """CELTIC GAEILGE--GALICIAN IRISH--PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC OF BRASILIA BRASIL FOREVER THE CELTIC BEST IN CELTIC WHITE PEOPLES CELTIC GAEILGE--GALICIAN IRISH--PORTUGUESE CELTIC ROMANCE CULTURE MELODIC MUSICS SUCH AS THE ""GIRL FROM IPANEMA which was Originally called ""THE CELTIC GAEILGE--GALICIAN IRISH--PORTUGUESE GIRL OF IPANEMA, CELTIC BRASIL BAVARIAS BRAVIAS OF CELTIC GAELIC GAEILGE--GALICIAN IRISH--PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC OF BRASIL, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND AND REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL. Its Ultimately a Very Complex Celtic Civilizations Music Industries Melodic World ""VEVO"" Cultures of CELTIC GAEILGE---GALICIAN CELTIC IRISH--PORTUGUESE CELTIC CELTICI CELTICA CIVILIZATION MELODIC MUSIC ROMANCE LOVE MUSIC INDUSTRIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!............................................................................................................................................................................!!!!......Tempo Final, Time Final!!!!....
@anv0004
@@julesverne4629 ... Okay... I just thought Spanish and French had a fling then, viola!... Guess not...
@trunksdobondedosrockeiros3237
Hello i am Brazilian.
Portugues é muito lindo mesmo
@Dmont1000
Brasileiros: Sinatra gravou um álbum inteiro somente com músicas do Tom, esse privilégio só foi concedido a ele e mais ninguém.
@Roberto-pg1pf
Jamiroquai tom jobim foi tao grande ,qnt frank sinatra
@SurfistaEletrico
Tom is unique! <thumbs up>
@gabrielmacedo3254
Tom é Phoda, até hj kk