Wave
Antonio Carlos Jobim; Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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For that's a lovely way to be
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
Together
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
Just catch that wave, don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together
Together
Together
The lyrics of Antonio Carlos's "Wave" speak of the power of two individuals coming together to eradicate their sense of loneliness. The singer invites the listener to close their eyes as it is a "lovely way to be" and become more in tune with their heart's deepest desires. He suggests that it is only when two individuals come together and dream the same dream that the sense of loneliness fades into obscurity.
The song then talks about the inevitability of love, like the rising of the sea or the stars above, and cautions against resisting it. The lyrics continue to emphasize how when the two individuals dream the same dream, the loneliness dissipates, highlighting the significance of companionship and intimate relationships in life.
By referring to the imagery of waves, the singer suggests that sometimes love may come crashing down like a wave, which can seem daunting, but one should not be afraid to catch that wave and love deeply. The final lines of the song reiterate the central message that "the fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together."
Line by Line Meaning
So close your eyes
Close your eyes to fully experience the moment.
For that's a lovely way to be
Closing your eyes helps you appreciate moments of beauty.
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
By closing your eyes, you can see things that are only meant for your heart to see.
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Loneliness disappears when two people share a dream.
Together
The key to overcoming loneliness and achieving dreams is to be together.
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't resist the natural course of events, like the rising tide of love.
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
Don't fight the forces of nature, including the love between two people.
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
The moment they first met felt timeless and eternal.
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
The moment they first locked eyes felt like an eternity.
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
They know their love is growing and building like a wave.
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
Embrace the love between two people and ride the wave of their emotions together.
Together
The key to overcoming loneliness and achieving dreams is to be together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM
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Marilyn D.
Sinatra and Jobim, it doesn't get any better than this. Just beautiful music.❤
Gerardo Rodriguez
Que forma de interpretar el Bossa Nova, una gran voz de Sinatra....
Luiz Filiolia
Jobim/Sinatra um encontro providencial ! 😊
Dionisio Luiz
Essa é a Bossa Nova que eu mais gosto!!! Esse gênero musical é definitivamente o que eu mais gosto!!! As músicas de Antônio Carlos Jobim são ótimas!!!
Andra
My favorite song!!
Brian McFerron
I love this!!!
Jonathan Bethards
Best thing Brazil ever gave the world is Bossa Nova. No close second.
Esther Daniels
Nice! Love how he takes that last syllable of 'to-geth-er' down to the edge of his voice range and pulls it off.
Robert Manno
A low E flat! Most operatic baritones don't even have a low F!
Alfredo Diaz
@Robert Manno Actually its an Eb, it´s impressive