The Girl from Ipanema
Astrud Gilberto; Stan Getz Lyrics
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É ela menina que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço a caminho do mar
Moça do corpo dourado do sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado é mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar
Ah, porque tudo é tão triste
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ah, se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo sorrindo se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo por causa do amor
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking and
When she passes each one, she passes, goes, ah
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes each one, she passes, goes, ah
Oh, but he watches so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at him
Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes he smiles, but she doesn't see
Oh, but he sees her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at him
Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes he smiles, but she doesn't see
She just doesn't see, no she doesn't see
But she doesn't see, she doesn't see, no she just doesn't see
The iconic song "Girl from Ipanema" is a romantic ode to a young, beautiful girl who walks down the streets of Ipanema. The first stanza marvels at the girl's grace and beauty, captured in her swaying, Poem-like walk towards the sea. The first section also contrasts the girl's lightness with the singer's loneliness, calling the attention to the void of the singer's life that the girl's presence illuminates. The second stanza is a continuation of this, where the singer laments about the fact that the beauty of the girl is not solely for him to enjoy, and that she passes by him without noticing him. The chorus, with its catchy melody, identifies the girl's features, how youth, tan skin, and her beauty bewitch everyone she passes by.
The song's melancholic theme is itself underlined by the smooth, gentle bossa nova rhythm that the Gilberto couple made famous. The song captures the essence of the Rio beach culture and its casual atmosphere well, making it an immediate hit when it first appeared.
Line by Line Meaning
Olha que coisa mais linda, mais cheia de graça
Look at the most beautiful and graceful thing
É ela menina que vem e que passa
It's the girl who comes and goes
Num doce balanço a caminho do mar
In a sweet rhythm towards the sea
Moça do corpo dourado do sol de Ipanema
Young lady with golden body of Ipanema's sun
O seu balançado é mais que um poema
Her swaying is more than just a poem
É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar
It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen go by
Ah, porque estou tão sozinho
Oh, why am I so alone
Ah, porque tudo é tão triste
Oh, why is everything so sad
Ah, a beleza que existe
Oh, the beauty that exists
A beleza que não é só minha
The beauty that is not only mine
Que também passa sozinha
That also goes by alone
Ah, se ela soubesse
Oh, if she only knew
Que quando ela passa
That when she goes by
O mundo sorrindo se enche de graça
The world fills with grace and smiles
E fica mais lindo por causa do amor
And becomes more beautiful because of love
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking and
The girl from Ipanema goes for a walk and
When she passes each one, she passes, goes, ah
When she goes by, everyone goes, ah
When she walks, she's like a samba
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That sways cool and gentle
Oh, but he watches so sadly
Oh, but he watches so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
How can he express his love to her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
Yes, he would give his heart with joy
But each day, when she walks to the sea, she looks straight ahead, not at him
But every day when she walks to the sea, she looks straight ahead without looking at him
And when she passes he smiles, but she doesn't see
And when she goes by, he smiles but she doesn't see
She just doesn't see, no she doesn't see
She just can't see, no she can't see
But she doesn't see, she doesn't see, no she just doesn't see
But she can't see, she can't see, no she just can't see
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes
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Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes Each one she passes goes, ah
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes Each one she passes goes, ah
Oh, but he watches so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at him
Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes He smiles, but she doesn't see
Oh, but he sees her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at him
Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes he smiles, but she doesn't see
She just doesn't see, no she just doesn't see
But she doesn't see, she doesn't see, no she just doesn't see
@brianmolstad1255
When I started dating my wife in 1964 this was one of the very first songs we listened to and bought. She died two weeks ago and I still love her and remember this like it was 1964. God bless you Elisabeth.
@kellao2481
Aw rip❤
@Jinping-CoronaEatingShow
God blass you
@bruceeide4359
May Good God Bless you sir, for your faithfulness and love toward your forever soulmate.
@GroundhogzGarage
That’s a beautiful memory of your time together.
@stevecinquemani6225
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@abelincoln3287
What a lovely vision she was and a unique and beautiful voice. She had a shy and timid presentation, and still delivered a classic performance. RIP
@diegoacuna4493
🕊
@bigballermakingmyends2797
😥😥😥
@oliviahackshaw5267
yes,just heard of her passing and playing this in memoriam