Corcovado
Astrud Gilberto Stan Getz Quartet Lyrics
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quiet chords from my guitar
floating on the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
Quiet walks by quiet streams
and a window that looks out on Corcovado
Oh, how lovely
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
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