Lamento
Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics

In Antonio Carlos Jobim's song Lamento, the singer is struggling to forget the love they once shared with another person. The lyrics describe how the singer cannot forget the other's gaze, even when they are far away. The singer's life is consumed by waiting for the moment they can say goodbye to their beloved. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, loss, and acceptance of fate. The line "Mulher amada, destino meu" (Beloved woman, my destiny) suggests that the singer believes their love for this person was predestined, and they must learn to let go.

The repetition of the phrase "Pra te dizer adeus" (To say goodbye to you) adds to the sense of finality and acceptance of the situation. The melody is slow and melancholic, emphasizing the sadness and sorrow that the singer feels. The lyrics of Lamento are both beautiful and powerful, as they convey the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggle to let go of the past.