Agua De Beber
Antonio Carlos Jobim and Gal Costa Lyrics


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Eu quis amar mais tive medo
E quis salvar meu coração
Mas o amor sabe um segredo
O medo pode matar o seu coração

Água de beber
Água de beber camará
Água de beber
Água de beber camará

Eu nunca fiz coisa tão certa
Entrei pra escola do perdão
A minha casa vive aberta
Abri todas as portas do coração

Água de beber
Água de beber camará
Água de beber
Água de beber camará

Eu sempre tive uma certeza
Que só me deu desilusão
É que o amor é uma tristeza
Muita mágoa demais para um coração

Água de beber
Água de beber camará




Água de beber
Água de beber camará

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Antonio Carlos's song Agua de Bebe speak of the complex nature of love and the fear that comes with it. The lyricist talks about how they wanted to love but were afraid to do so and consequently tried to protect their heart. However, the song goes on to reveal how love has a secret that fear can kill the heart. These lyrics express the idea that one can only truly experience love if they are willing to take the risk and not let fear control them.


The song then continues to describe the lyricist's journey of discovering forgiveness. They state that they have never done anything so right as entering the "school of forgiveness," which has opened all the doors of their heart. It seems that the lyricist has realized that holding onto fear and protecting their heart from love has only led to disappointment.


Finally, the song reflects on the fact that love is both beautiful and painful. The lyricist expresses their certainty that love is a sadness that brings an abundance of heartache. In essence, the song is a reflection on the complexities of love and how it can both bring great joy and immense pain.


Overall, Agua de Bebe is a beautiful and introspective song about love and the different emotions that come with it. It encourages listeners to let go of their fears and embrace the beauty and complexity of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Eu quis amar mais tive medo
I wanted to love but was afraid


E quis salvar meu coração
And wanted to save my heart


Mas o amor sabe um segredo
But love knows a secret


O medo pode matar o seu coração
Fear can kill your heart


Água de beber
Drinking water


Água de beber camará
Drinking water, my friend


Eu nunca fiz coisa tão certa
I never did anything so right


Entrei pra escola do perdão
I entered the school of forgiveness


A minha casa vive aberta
My house is always open


Abri todas as portas do coração
I opened all the doors of my heart


Eu sempre tive uma certeza
I always had a certainty


Que só me deu desilusão
That only gave me disappointment


É que o amor é uma tristeza
It's that love is a sadness


Muita mágoa demais para um coração
Too much hurt for one heart




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, VINICIUS DE MORAES

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