Corcovado
Antonio Carlos Jobim Astrud Gilberto Joao Gilberto & Stan Getz Lyrics


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Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
Floating in the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
looking on the mountains and the sea.
How lovely! this is where i want to be.
Here, with you so close to me, untill the final flicker of lifes ember.
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence oh, my love.





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Antonio Carlos Jobim & Stan Getz's song "Corcovado" are a romantic and introspective reflection on the tranquility and contentment that comes from being in the presence of a loved one. The opening lines, "Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar," convey a sense of serenity and stillness, as the singer sets the mood with his music. The mention of "quiet thoughts and quiet dreams" and "quiet walks by quiet streams" suggests a desire for a peaceful existence, free from the chaos and noise of the world.


The verse continues with the singer describing the beauty of his surroundings, gazing out of a window at "the mountains and the sea." The imagery of nature provides a sense of awe and wonder, and the singer concludes that this is where he wants to be, with his beloved by his side. The final lines express the depth of his love and gratitude, as he acknowledges that he was once lost and alone, but with his partner he has found "the meaning of existence."


Overall, the lyrics to "Corcovado" capture a sense of longing for a simpler, more peaceful life, as well as the joy and fulfillment that comes from a deep and meaningful relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
The calmness of the night and the peaceful melody of my guitar create a tranquil atmosphere.


Floating in the silence that surrounds us
We are enjoying the serene silence that envelops us.


Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window looking on the mountains and the sea.
We cherish the peacefulness of our thoughts and dreams, as well as the serene nature surrounding us.


How lovely! this is where i want to be.
Being here with you in this serene environment is all I desire.


Here, with you so close to me, untill the final flicker of lifes ember.
I want to spend every moment with you until the end of our lives.


I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only A bitter tragic joke, have found with you The meaning of existence oh, my love.
I used to feel lost and alone, with life seeming meaningless, but being with you has given me a new purpose and a reason to live.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lees

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@bragagd1618

Letra:

Quiet nights of quiet stars
Quiet chords from my guitar
Floating on the silence
That surrounds us

Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
Quiet walks by quiet streams
And a window that looks out
On Corcovado
Oh, how lovely

Um cantinho, um violão
Esse 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
O Redentor
Que lindo

Quero a vida sempre assim
Com você perto de mim
Até o apagar
Da velha chama

E eu, que era triste
Descrente desse mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é a felicidade, meu amor

Quero a vida sempre assim
Com você perto de mim
Até o apagar
Da velha chama

E eu, que era triste
Descrente desse mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é a felicidade, meu amor



All comments from YouTube:

@LukaMagda1

Greetings from Croatia sipping a glass of wine and enjoying a warm summer evening. Life is good.

@DiogoAmancio

Specially winning those guys during World Cup last december.

@gabrieltresseno3785

Essa mulher cantando no começo é mágico, fantástico.

@Papa-tn3vn

É Astrud Gilberto, esposa do falecido João Gilberto. Ela completou 80 anos em 29 de março de 2020

@gabrieltresseno3785

@@Papa-tn3vn Obrigado pela informação, vou procurar conhecer mais as músicas dela.

@edloewenthal9973

Podia ter uma versão inteira assim, a melhor parte da musica

@gabrieltresseno3785

@@edloewenthal9973 Concordo plenamente, é angelical a voz dela, esse começo é muito, muito bom.

@AmandaNascimento-ww3kf

@@edloewenthal9973 mas tem é só procurar

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@marcosvilar8456

Setembro de 2020 - Novela Laços de Família - pandemia no Brasil. Mais alguem?

@leanaaymorejacob1211

Eu, kkkkkk!

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