Corcovado
Antonio Carlos Jobim / Elis Regina Lyrics
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Este amor, uma canção
Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
Muita calma pra pensar
E ter tempo pra sonhar
Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
Quero a vida sempre assim com você perto de mim
Até o apagar da velha chama
E eu que era triste
Descrente deste mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é felicidade meu amor
E eu que era triste
Descrente deste mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é felicidade meu amor
Um cantinho e um violão
The lyrics of Antonio Carlos Jobim & Elis Regina's song Corcovado convey a sense of pure bliss and contentment that emerges from being with someone you love. The first stanza introduces the idea of a simple setup - a corner and a guitar - and a melody to make the loved one happy. The second stanza emphasizes the importance of taking the time to contemplate and dream together. The following part mentions the Corcovado Mountain, which is a prominent landmark in Rio de Janeiro, home to the song's composers. The imagery of seeing Christ the Redeemer statue from the window sets the scene and adds to the romantic atmosphere.
The chorus repeats the idea of how meeting the loved one has transformed the singer's life, leading them to discover happiness they never thought possible. The last stanza echoes these sentiments while also emphasizing how important it is to stay together until the fire of love fades away. Overall, the lyrics of Corcovado celebrate the joys of falling in love, the power of simple pleasures, and the beauty found in everyday life shared with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Um cantinho e um violão
A small corner and a guitar
Este amor, uma canção
Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
This love is a song to make the one you love happy
Muita calma pra pensar
E ter tempo pra sonhar
Plenty of calm to think and time to dream
Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
O Redentor que lindo
From the window you can see Corcovado
The Redeemer, how beautiful
Quero a vida sempre assim com você perto de mim
Até o apagar da velha chama
I want life to always be like this, with you near me
Until the old flame fades away
E eu que era triste
Descrente deste mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é felicidade meu amor
And I, who was sad
Disbelieving in this world
Upon finding you, I knew
What happiness is, my love
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim
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