Baía
Bing Crosby Feat. Xavier Cugat's Orchestra Lyrics
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When twilight is deep in the sky,
Baia-yah! Someone that I long to see
Keeps haunting my reverie,
And so the loneliness deep in my heart
Calls to you, calls to you
The song Baia is a romantic and nostalgic tune about a person who longs to see someone in Baia, a small town on the northeast coast of Brazil. The lyrics express the loneliness and longing that the person feels as they reminisce about the good times they shared with their loved one. The song suggests that even though the person is far away from their loved one, they remain in their thoughts and dreams. The lyrics use imagery of twilight to create a mood of longing and yearning.
The song's lyrics were written by Ary Barroso, a Brazilian composer, and were translated into English by Ray Gilbert. The music was composed by Barroso as well. It was first recorded in 1940 by Xavier Cugat and his Orchestra with vocals by Dinah Shore. The song became very popular and was covered by many different artists, including Bing Crosby with Xavier Cugat's Orchestra.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! Baia-yah
Ah! Baia-yah, a place filled with beauty and wonder
When twilight is deep in the sky
During the time when day transitions into night
Baia-yah! Someone that I long to see
Baia-yah! A location where resides someone dear to me
Keeps haunting my reverie
Continuously occupying my thoughts and dreams
And so the loneliness deep in my heart
Thus, the feeling of isolation and emptiness within me
Calls to you, calls to you
Seeks out for you, yearns for your presence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARY BARROSO, RAY GILBERT
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