Eu e Você
Astrud Gilberto & The Stan Getz Quartet Lyrics

The lyrics of "Eu E Voce" by Astrud Gilberto & The Stan Getz Quartet talk about the freedom that comes with not being dependent on external events, people, or opinions. The first stanza says that people can call, ask, beg or even speak ill of the singer, but it won't affect them. The singer is not swayed by people's opinions, good or bad. They do not feel the need to attend parties or social events, even if they are invited. The second stanza says that people can try to intrigue the singer or even smile or cry about something, but it won't have any bearing on their life. They can imagine anything they want about the singer, but the singer is not impacted by it. The chorus repeats that people can circulate rumors and say that the singer is tired of living and that it's a shame for anyone who knew them. However, the singer declares that they are more content with themselves and the person they are with.

The song's lyrics are about detachment and the freedom that comes with not being concerned with others' opinions. The singer is self-sufficient and does not need social validation or external events to feel fulfilled. According to the singer, they are content with themselves and the person they love. There is an overall sense of calmness and a sense of detachment from the world in the song. The lyrics focus on the freedom that comes with being unattached to external events and the opinions of others.

* "Eu E Voce" was released in 1964.
* The song was composed by Carlos Lyra and Vinicius de Moraes.
* The song was first performed by the Brazilian singer Nara Leão.
* Stan Getz, the tenor saxophonist, was approached to record the song with Astrud Gilberto, who had recently gained fame with "The Girl From Ipanema."
* The song was recorded in a few hours in March 1964 in New York City.
* The song features Astrud Gilberto's soft and soothing vocal, Stan Getz's elegant saxophone solo, and a gentle Bossa nova rhythm.
* The song's lyrics were written during the military dictatorship in Brazil, and some people interpret the song as a political statement about the importance of individual freedom.
* "Eu E Voce" is a popular Bossa nova standard and has been covered by several artists over the years, including Bebel Gilberto, Lisa Ono, and Caetano Veloso.
* The song was included in the soundtrack of movies like "Get Shorty" and "The Talented Mr. Ripley."
* The song's title translates to "You and I" in English.

Chords (key of F):
Intro: Fmaj7, Gm7, Fmaj7, Gm7
Verse: Fmaj7, Gm7, Fmaj7, Gm7
Chorus: A7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7, Fmaj7.