Astrud Gilberto, "The Astrud Gilberto Album", Elenco/Universal [Brazil] #73145269512 (2003).[CD Reissue]
Personnel: Arrangements: Marty Paich; Vocals: Astrud Gilberto; Guitar: Antonio Carlos Jobim & Duet on Agua de Beber; Piano: Joao Donato; Flute & Alto Solos: Bud Shank; Trombone: Milt Bernhardt Tracks 1-4,6,7,9,11; Trumpet: Stu Williamson Tracks 5,8,10; Bass: Joe Mondragon; Drummer: not credited; Percussion: Lulu Ferreira.
Produced by Creed Taylor.
Tracklist:
1 Once I Loved (Gilbert - Tom Jobim - Vinicius de Moraes)
2 Agua De Beber (with A.C. Jobim) (Tom Jobim - Vinicius de Moraes)
3 Meditation (Newton Mendonça - Gimbel - Tom Jobim)
4 And Roses And Roses (Gilbert - Dorival Caymmi)
5 O Morro (Nao Tem Vez) (Tom Jobim - Vinicius de Moraes)
6 How Insensitive (Gimbel - Tom Jobim - Vinicius de Moraes)
7 Dindi (Gilbert - Tom Jobim - Aloysio de Oliveira)
8 Photograph (Tom Jobim)
9 Dreamer (Tom Jobim)
10 So Finha De Ser Com Voce (misspelled on LP) (Tom Jobim - Aloysio de Oliveira)
11 All That's Left Is To Say Goodbye (Gilbert - Tom Jobim - Vinicius de Moraes)
Méditation
Astrud Gilberto & Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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No amor, no sorriso, na flor
Então sonhou, sonhou
E perdeu a paz
O amor, o sorriso e a flor
Se transformam depressa demais
Quem, no coração
Abrigou a tristeza de ver
E, na solidão
Procurou um caminho e seguiu
Já descrente de um dia feliz
Quem chorou, chorou
E tanto que seu pranto já secou
Quem depois voltou
Ao amor, ao sorriso e à flor
Então tudo encontrou
Pois a própria dor
Revelou o caminho do amor
E a tristeza acabou
The song "Meditation" by Astrud Gilberto is a beautiful portrayal of the ups and downs of love and how one can lose themselves in sorrow, yet ultimately find their way back to happiness. The lyrics carry a message of hope and resilience, encouraging the listener to embrace the pain of their past as a means of finding true love.
The first verse speaks about those who once believed in love, joy, and beauty but lost their peace along the way. Love, smiles, and flowers can quickly transform into something else entirely, and those who held sadness in their hearts may have lost their way. The second verse describes how one may have sought a path to solitude, believing that they may never find happiness. Nevertheless, they eventually found their way back from grief to love, joy, and beauty, which enabled them to move on from their past and find a precious treasure in their own hearts.
This song is a stunning reflection of how one can make their way back to love and happiness after suffering deep pain. The lyrics become an inspiration to anyone who is in the midst of a difficult situation, letting them know that they may find their way back to joy and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Quem acreditou
Whoever believed
No amor, no sorriso, na flor
In love, in smiles, in flowers
Então sonhou, sonhou
Then dreamed, dreamed
E perdeu a paz
And lost peace
O amor, o sorriso e a flor
Love, smiles, and flowers
Se transformam depressa demais
Transform too quickly
Quem, no coração
Who, in the heart
Abrigou a tristeza de ver
Harbored the sadness of seeing
Tudo isto se perder
All of this lost
E, na solidão
And, in solitude
Procurou um caminho e seguiu
Sought a path and followed it
Já descrente de um dia feliz
Already doubtful of a happy day
Quem chorou, chorou
Whoever cried, cried
E tanto que seu pranto já secou
And so much that their tears have dried
Quem depois voltou
Whoever returned afterward
Ao amor, ao sorriso e à flor
To love, to smiles, and to the flower
Então tudo encontrou
Then found everything
Pois a própria dor
Because the very pain
Revelou o caminho do amor
Revealed the path of love
E a tristeza acabou
And the sadness ended
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonca
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AdrianoUriel
In my loneliness
When you're gone and I'm all by myself
And I need your caress
I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Though you're far away
I have only to close my eyes
And you are back to stay
I just think of you
And the sadness that missing you brings
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Yes I love you so
And that for me is all I need to know
I will wait for you
Til the sun falls from out of the sky
For what else can I do
I will wait for you meditating
How sweet life will be
When you come back to me
roy centinella
RIP Astrud! Você também colocou seu grãozinho de areia nessa imensa praia musical da nação brasileira pro mundo! E fez muito bonito!
Jennifer Cano
My favorite song by Astrud RIP🕊️🕊️
Go1US1Marines
The best version of this beautiful composition. I fell in love with Astrud from the first note I ever heard her sing.
Gaston Cejas
You should listen to the Joan Chamorro version
Marian Furtado
It's so beautiful.... the voice and the music. Brings back fond memories. And thanks for the lyrics
Anon
I’ll never get over how beautiful this song is
Dave Knight
Meditation is a masterpiece and Astrud Gilberto was just phenomenal.
MrGoldenthroat
One of the most stunningly beautiful songs in the history of music!!!
MrGoldenthroat
One of the most stunningly beautiful songs ever written and performed by anyone period. Tom Jobim is the true King!!!
WoioW oioW
You mean Antonio carlos jobim, the hell is tom?