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Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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Could that pain in your heart be there because you love a new love
Well I know just how you feel
I felt that way for so many years
Ever since that cloudy day you told me goodbye
And with her you walked away
Now baby you're welcome
Now baby you're welcome back
Did she put you down cause the new love she found looks better
Did you find that a few nights of fun were all she was after
Well I know just how you feel
I felt that way for so many years
Ever since that cloudy day you told me goodbye
And with her you walked away
Now baby you're welcome
Now baby you're welcome back
Now baby you're welcome back to me
Baby you're welcome
Now baby you're welcome back
Now baby you're welcome back to me
The lyrics of "Lamento" by Antônio Carlos Jobim describe a person who is willing to take back their former lover after they have been hurt by someone else. The song begins with the singer questioning if the tears on the person's face are the result of their new love hurting them. The singer then reflects on the pain they themselves felt when the person initially walked away from them for someone else. Despite the hurt they experienced, the singer offers a welcome back to the person now that they have been hurt by someone else.
The lyrics express a sense of understanding and empathy for the person's situation, while also acknowledging the singer's own hurt. The repetition of the phrase "now baby you're welcome back to me" at the end of each verse serves as a reminder that the singer is offering their love and forgiveness to the person, even after they have been hurt. Overall, the lyrics convey a complex mix of emotions, including love, forgiveness, hurt, and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
Could those little drops of water meeting under your chin be teardrops
Is it possible that you are crying and those droplets of tears are falling under your chin?
Could that pain in your heart be there because you love a new love
Is it possible that you are hurting because you are in love with someone new?
Well, I know just how you feel
I understand exactly how you are feeling
I felt that way for so many years
I have experienced the same feelings for many years
Ever since that cloudy day you told me goodbye
Since the day you left me on a cloudy day
And with her, you walked away
And you left me to be with her
Now baby, you're welcome
Now, my dear, you are welcome
Now baby, you're welcome back
You are welcome to come back to me now, my dear
Now baby, you're welcome back to me
You can come back to me now, my dear. I will welcome you with open arms.
Did she put you down 'cause the new love she found looks better
Did she break up with you because she found someone better-looking?
Did you find that a few nights of fun were all she was after
Did you realize that she was only interested in having some fun for a few nights?
Baby, you're welcome
My dear, you are welcome
Now baby, you're welcome back
You are welcome to come back to me now, my dear
Now baby, you're welcome back to me
You can come back to me now, my dear. I will welcome you with open arms.
Writer(s): Chico Buarque, Caetuno Veloso
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Norris
on Samba Do Soho
It's "Diadem" which is a fancy headband. Also, I believe this song was written by Jobim's son, Paolo.