Meditação
Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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When you're gone and I'm all by myself
And I need your caress
I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Though you're far away
I just close my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Yes, I love you so
And that for me is all I need to know
I will wait for you
Till the sun falls from out of the sky
For what else can I do
I will wait for you
Meditating how sweet life will be
When you come back to me
The lyrics to "Meditation" by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Frank Sinatra depict the overwhelming feeling of loneliness when being apart from someone we love, and the power of a simple thought or memory to ease that loneliness. The singer expresses their longing for the presence and touch of their loved one, emphasizing that thinking of them and imagining them holding them close vanishes the feeling of loneliness. They emphasize that even though the distance physically separates them, closing their eyes allows them to feel the presence of their beloved once again, erasing the sadness and filling their heart with joy. The chorus reveals the depth of the singer's love, stating that just knowing that they are loved is enough for them. They assert that they will patiently wait for their loved one to return, even if it means waiting until the end of time. The song ends with the declarative statement that the singer will be meditating on the sweetness of life when their loved one finally returns.
Line by Line Meaning
In my loneliness
During moments of solitude
When you're gone and I'm all by myself
When you are not present and I am alone
And I need your caress
And I long for your gentle touch
I just think of you
I simply imagine your presence
And the thought of you holding me near
And the idea of you embracing me closely
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Alleviates my solitude swiftly
Though you're far away
Despite the distance that separates us
I have only to close my eyes and you are back to stay
I merely have to shut my eyes and you return to remain
I just close my eyes
I simply shut my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
And the sorrow that emerges from your absence
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Rapidly disappears, and my heart sings melodiously
Yes, I love you so
Indeed, I love you deeply
And that for me is all I need to know
And that is the only thing I require understanding
I will wait for you
I will patiently await your return
Till the sun falls from out of the sky
Until the sun descends from the heavens
For what else can I do
Because there is nothing else I can do
I will wait for you
I will patiently await your return
Meditating how sweet life will be
Contemplating the sweetness life will possess
When you come back to me
When you return to my side
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonca
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@straightawayproject
Quem acreditou
No amor, no sorriso, na flor
Entao sonhou, sonhou...
E perdeu a paz
O amor, o sorriso e a flor
Se transformam depressa demais
Quem, no coraçao
Abrigou a tristeza de ver tudo isto se perder
E, na solidao
Procurou um caminho e seguiu,
Já descrente de um dia feliz
Quem chorou, chorou
E tanto que seu pranto já secou
Quem depois voltou
Ao amor, ao sorriso e à flor
Então tudo encontrou
E a própria dor
Revelou o caminho do amor
E a tristeza acabou
Composição: Newton Mendonça / Tom Jobim
@bondish53
first heard it in bierut on our terrace overlooking the med in 1966 on bbc radio. I was 12 years old and blown away.
@RichieALevy
One of my top 5 Bossa Nova songs. I totally agree with you Ric. I've been singing,and playing this for decades . Saha@
@cliftonboyz1959
Ric Lewis what a beautiful setting...the French Riviera of the ME.....now look at it.
@marcogil6665
Thanks for sharing your memory, I traveled in my mind to that setting,never been to beirut.
@colinpadley1897
Lovely story, music is international.
@DynamicVibeCraft
I’ve never thought this song could be that “old”. This song is so amazing and fantastic. You are very lucky that you could overlook the med at the age of 12. My dad was born in 1954 too, when he was 12, he was suffering from starvation.
@JorgeVergaraV.
Que belleza de canción, que gran belleza caray!! ...recuerdo una noche de 1978 al terminar de trabajar, en el centro de Lima, me compré el mejor disco de Antonio Carlos Jobim, tiene obras tan hermosas como Chica de Ipanema, A felicidade, Insensatez y otras así. Me quitó mi ansiedad y problemas que estaba enfrentando ... así es la música! - Gracias señor bad901!
@jhana.2023
My country .. Brazil is full of talent in music. The maestro Tom Jobim is just one of them. Too beautiful ... too much ...
@imaginativelads
I didn't know all these fans existed. Fell in love with Bossa Nova 15 yrs ago and never fallen out of love like so many genres before it. The Bossa Nova finds you, when you're ready.
@atimtambaby
***** I love it, "The Bossa Nova finds you when you are ready." Touche!