Água De Beber
Antonio Carlos Jobim & Astrud Gilberto Lyrics

The lyrics to Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud Gilberto's "Águas de Março," or "Waters of March" in English, detail the complexities of love and fear. The first two lines set up the conflict, "Eu quis amar mas tive medo e quis salvar meu coração" ("I wanted to love but I was afraid and I wanted to save my heart.") The singer is torn between wanting to love, but also scared of getting hurt. The third line offers insight into the nature of love, "Mas o amor sabe um segredo o medo pode matar o seu coração" ("But love knows a secret, fear can kill your heart.") This suggests that while love may be difficult and scary, living in fear ultimately harms the heart more than any potential pain from love.

The second stanza of the song describes the singer's personal growth and openness, "Eu nunca fiz coisa tão certa, entrei pra escola do perdão/A minha casa vive aberta, abri todas as portas do coração" ("I never did anything so right, I entered the school of forgiveness/My home is always open, I opened all the doors of my heart.") The singer has learned the value of forgiveness and vulnerability, and as a result, they are open to love and all of its possibilities. This newfound openness is mirrored in the refrain, "Água de beber, água de beber camará" ("Drinking water, drinking water, camaraderie"), which emphasizes the unity and fellowship that comes with drinking together.