Astrud
Basia Lyrics
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The tall-and-tanned-young-and-lovely girl
With a voice as light as air
Nobody knows but no one cares
'Cause everybody loves her
When she signs makes you dream a fairy tale
With a certain smile
She can make you feel so nice
Saying gently "Goodbye sadness"
Still will break your heart
Listen to her once
You'll feel lucky she was there
One note samba would never be the same
Where is she now the lovely girl
With the softest voices you ever heard
Asking fly me to the moon
I know I'll find her in the sun of Copacabana
Meditating
Her lonely heart is nothing new
With a certain smile
She can make you feel so nice
Saying gently "Goodbye sadness"
Still will break your heart
Listen to her once
You'll feel lucky she was there
One note samba would never be the same
Never be the same
Listen to her once
You'll feel lucky she was there
One note samba would never be
Nobody knows where she came from
The tall-and-tanned-young-and-lovely girl
With a voice as light as air
Nobody knows but no one cares
'Cause everybody loves her
When she signs makes you dream a fairy tale
The song "Astrud" by Basia tells the story of a mysterious woman who captures the hearts of everyone who hears her sing. Nobody knows where she comes from or what her story is, but it doesn't seem to matter because her voice and smile are enough to make people fall in love with her. The lyrics describe how her voice is as light as air and can make people feel so nice, yet it can still break their hearts. Despite her popularity, there's a sense of loneliness that surrounds her, as she meditates and her "lonely heart is nothing new."
The song seems to be a tribute to Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer who became a sensation in the 1960s with her hit song "The Girl from Ipanema." The lyrics reference the "tall-and-tanned-young-and-lovely girl" and the sun of Copacabana, which are both associated with the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. The song also mentions the "One Note Samba," which is a classic bossa nova song that Gilberto helped popularize. The main theme of the song is the power of music and how it can touch the heart and soul of anyone who listens to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody knows where she came from
The origin of the lovely girl with a melodious voice is unknown.
The tall-and-tanned-young-and-lovely girl
The girl is described with adjectives like tall, tanned, young and lovely.
With a voice as light as air
The girl has a voice that is soft and weightless.
Nobody knows but no one cares
Though the girl's background is a mystery, no one seems to mind.
'Cause everybody loves her
The girl is adored by everyone who hears her sing.
When she signs makes you dream a fairy tale
The girl's singing has a mesmerizing effect and transports the listener into a fairy-tale world.
With a certain smile
The girl has a particular smile that is unique to her.
She can make you feel so nice
The girl's charm is such that she can make people feel good.
Saying gently "Goodbye sadness"
The girl's words have the power to dispel sorrow and bring joy.
Still will break your heart
Although her voice is uplifting, it can also evoke feelings of sadness.
Listen to her once
Hearing the girl's singing even once is an experience worth cherishing.
You'll feel lucky she was there
The listener will feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to hear the girl sing.
One note samba would never be the same
The girl's exceptional singing has elevated the one note samba to new heights.
Where is she now the lovely girl
The girl's current whereabouts are unknown.
With the softest voices you ever heard
The girl's voice is known for its gentleness and delicacy.
Asking fly me to the moon
The girl sings a song requesting to be taken to the moon.
I know I'll find her in the sun of Copacabana
The girl may be found in the vibrant and colourful atmosphere of Copacabana.
Meditating
The girl may be in a state of calm contemplation.
Her lonely heart is nothing new
The girl's state of loneliness is not a new feeling for her.
Never be the same
The listener's musical experience is forever changed after hearing the girl sing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: B TRZETZELEWSKA, D WHITE
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