So' Tinha Ser Com Voce
Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics

The beautiful lyrics of So' Tinha Ser Com Voce, by Antonio Carlos Jobim, capture the depth of undying love that the singer feels for their beloved. The song is an ode to the beauty and perfection of love that is destined to be. The first verse sets the tone for the entire song, as the singer tells us that they have been saving their love for someone special, without knowing that it was only meant for their beloved. This unrequited love is the foundation of the song, as the singer sings their heart out, hoping that their feelings will be reciprocated.

In the chorus, we get to the heart of the song, as the singer proclaims that their love was always destined to be with their beloved. The repetition of the phrase "só tinha de ser com você" (had to be with you) emphasizes the cosmic forces that have brought the two lovers together. The singer is convinced that their love is the real thing, unlike any other love that may have come before. The lines "Senão era mais uma dor, Senão não seria o amor" (Otherwise it would be just pain, otherwise it wouldn't be love) drive home the vehemence of the singer's feelings, suggesting that they are willing to undergo heartache and pain in the name of love.

The final verse is a mix of adoration and longing. The singer cannot stop marveling at the perfection of their beloved, who is "feita de azul" (made of blue). The blue here is a symbol of the calm, tranquil, and serene state that the beloved brings into the singer's life. The singer wants nothing more than to live in this blue world and find peace with the person that they have always loved. The song ends on a melancholy note, as the singer reveals that their love has always been one-sided. They have always belonged to their beloved, yet their beloved has never reciprocated their feelings.