Quiet Nights
Astrud Gilberto & Stan Getz Lyrics
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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 lyrics to Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz Quartet's "Corcovado" evoke a sense of tranquility and calmness. The "quiet nights of quiet stars" set the tone for the entire song, with gentle guitar chords accompanying the vocals. One can almost feel the "floating on the silence that surrounds us," as the mood becomes even more serene.
As the song continues, the imagery of "quiet thoughts and quiet dreams" and "quiet walks by quiet streams" further emphasize the sense of peacefulness. And then, the lyrics take a moment to appreciate the beauty of Corcovado, a mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The window looking out at Corcovado is described as "lovely," perhaps a symbol of the beauty and calmness that can be found in the natural world. Overall, the lyrics capture a feeling of escaping from the chaos and noise of everyday life, and finding solace in tranquility.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet nights of quiet stars
Solitude embraced by flawless sky filled with shining stars
quiet chords from my guitar
Soft melody played with unintrusive music tones from my guitar
floating on the silence that surrounds us
Peaceful atmosphere lingering around us as we float along
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
Meditative state of mind, with dreams and thoughts at peace
Quiet walks by quiet streams
Tranquil walks along the banks of serene streams
and a window that looks out on Corcovado
A spectacled view from a window overlooking Corcovado
Oh, how lovely
Conveying the beauty of this peaceful moment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lees
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tom Stroll Music
that cut at 0:31 drives me nuts! and it's on every streaming version I've heard. Has Verve Records completely lost the beginning of Stan Getz's solo?! If so, that would be a shame because this record is a real treasure & so incredibly beautiful. Reminds me of the best memories of my childhood home. Hope the full version replaces all the abridged versions soon so I can share it with my kids some day without cringing, hA! Thanks for considering, @verve . Lots of love
João Pedro Bueno gomes
They just wiped João Gilberto from the song, it's infuriating
Arnaldo DeSouteiro
That's the edited version originally released as a single in 1964.
Tom Stroll Music
@Arnaldo DeSouteiro Thanks!That would make sense as a shorter radio edit, but are you 100% sure about that? If so, how do you know? Do you have that original single? Thanks for chiming in. (not that I substantiated my hypothesis earlier, Lol). but folx may want to know.
Pedro Menezes
Spotify version is a little bit different atm
Arya InMyDefense
It's okay. Stan Getz was a horrible person who abused and exploited Astrud and even her husband Joao was a Cheater so their exclusion makes this song more pure.
Atleast Astrud is in heaven.
Adriana Macedo
Maravilhosa
RAIN STEIN
Love the cool sounds of classic samba and it never fails to bring back fond memories of growing up in the amazing 60s....
David Benedito
Caros amigos, agradeço seu vídeo, isso é mágico. 😄😄😄😄😄😎
דבורה קדוש
Que singela a animação. Uma beleza. 💙💛💚