Você E Eu
Antonio Carlos Jobim & Tom Jobim Lyrics
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E podem mesmo falar mal, ficar de mal que não faz mal
Podem preparar milhões de festas ao luar
Que eu não vou ir, melhor nem pedir, que eu não vou ir, não quero ir
E também podem me intrigar e até sorrir e até chorar
E podem mesmo imaginar o que melhor lhes parecer
E que é uma pena para quem me conheceu
Eu sou mais você e eu
Podem espalhar que estou cansado de viver
E que é uma pena para quem me conheceu
Eu sou mais você e eu
The song "Voce E Eu" by Antonio Carlos Jobim & Tom Jobim is a classic Brazilian bossa nova ballad that talks about lovers' separation. The lyrics convey a feeling of detachment and indifference towards the outside world that seems to be doing everything in its power to disturb the singer's peace of mind. The first stanza of the song talks about how people can call and beg the singer to do things, speak ill of him, or even try to pick a fight, but he is unfazed by it all. He is not interested in the parties they throw, nor is he interested in their opinion of him. The second and third stanzas talk about how people can spread rumors about him being tired of life and what a pity it is for those who knew him. But the singer says that he is still "you and me" despite it all, suggesting that a deep connection and love still exist between him and his lover.
The song has been interpreted by many people in different ways. Some people see it as a romantic song that praises the power of love to transcend any unfortunate events, while others see it as a commentary on society and its fetishization of fame and fortune. The song's central theme of detachment and love amidst chaos has resonated with millions of listeners worldwide, and it remains a timeless classic of Brazilian music.
Line by Line Meaning
Podem me chamar e me pedir e me rogar
You can call me, ask me, and beg me
E podem mesmo falar mal, ficar de mal que não faz mal
And you can even speak ill of me, hold a grudge, but it doesn't matter
Podem preparar milhões de festas ao luar
You can plan millions of moonlit parties
Que eu não vou ir, melhor nem pedir, que eu não vou ir, não quero ir
But I won't attend, don't bother asking, I don't want to go
E também podem me intrigar e até sorrir e até chorar
And you can try to cause me trouble, even smile, even cry
E podem mesmo imaginar o que melhor lhes parecer
And you can imagine whatever you want
Podem espalhar que estou cansado de viver
You can spread rumors that I'm tired of living
E que é uma pena para quem me conheceu
And that it's a shame for those who know me
Eu sou mais você e eu
But the truth is, it's always been you and me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlos Eduardo Lyra Barbosa, Vinicius De Moraes
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