A Felicidade
Bob Brookmeyer Lyrics


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Oh my God, my God this can't be happening
God tell me, tell me this isn't real
I can't believe all that I have foreseen is finally happening
I cannot for a single second stand the way I feel
I always knew, I always saw it coming
Enveloped now, encased by my worst fear
I've never felt the nausea of longing to feel nothing
I never wanted to cease to exist, just disappear
Fear memories are all that lie ahead
Never have I felt so lost
Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
Never have I felt so dead
Once felt so warm now I'm fucking freezing
I am the once embraced abandoned one
I raised my eyes up to the light in hopes of finding healing
No relief was mine, I was burnt by the sun
Fear memories are all that lie ahead
Never have I felt so lost
Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
Never have I felt so dead
I feel so
I feel so lost
I feel so lost
I feel so lost
Fear memories are all that lie ahead
Never have I felt so lost
Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
Never have I felt so dead
Fear memories are all that lie ahead
Never have I felt so lost




Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
Never have I felt so

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song by Bob Brookmeyer express a deep sense of fear, loss, and hopelessness. The singer is struggling to come to terms with a tragic event that they have foreseen but failed to prevent. They call out to God for comfort and guidance, but feel overwhelmed by their emotions and the sense of impending doom. The lyrics depict a sense of isolation and abandonment, as the singer feels like they are the only one experiencing this pain and that they have been left behind by those they trusted.


The song speaks to universal themes of fear, loss, and despair that many people can relate to. It emphasizes the importance of facing and dealing with our emotions, even when they are difficult, in order to find healing and move forward. The repetition of the phrase "Fear memories are all that lie ahead" emphasizes the idea that our past traumas can continue to haunt us if we don't actively work to confront them.


Overall, A Felicidade is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human experience of pain and healing.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my God, my God this can't be happening
I cannot believe what is happening, please tell me it isn't real


God tell me, tell me this isn't real
Please reassure me that this is not happening, I cannot accept it


I can't believe all that I have foreseen is finally happening
Everything that I had predicted has come true, and it's hard to process


I cannot for a single second stand the way I feel
The emotions I am experiencing are unbearable and overwhelming me


I always knew, I always saw it coming
I had a feeling about this and was mentally prepared, but it still hurts


Enveloped now, encased by my worst fear
I am completely surrounded by the worst possible outcome


I've never felt the nausea of longing to feel nothing
I have never had the desire to completely shut down and cease to exist


I never wanted to cease to exist, just disappear
I don't want to die, but I wish I could escape and be invisible


Fear memories are all that lie ahead
I am afraid of what the future holds, and my mind is filled with negative memories


Never have I felt so lost
I am completely directionless and uncertain of what to do next


Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
I am worried that only more terrible things are in store for me


Never have I felt so dead
I am emotionally numb and drained, and feel like a walking corpse


Once felt so warm now I'm fucking freezing
I used to feel comfort and warmth, but now I am experiencing extreme coldness and distance


I am the once embraced abandoned one
I used to have support and love, but now I feel alone and forgotten


I raised my eyes up to the light in hopes of finding healing
I looked to a source of hope and help, but it ended up hurting me further


No relief was mine, I was burnt by the sun
I did not find any solace, instead I was hurt by the very thing I thought could help me


I feel so lost
I am completely adrift and bewildered


Fear memories are all that lie ahead
I am afraid of what the future holds, and my mind is filled with negative memories


Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
I am worried that only more terrible things are in store for me


Never have I felt so dead
I am emotionally numb and drained, and feel like a walking corpse


Never have I felt so lost
I am completely directionless and uncertain of what to do next


Fear memories are all that lie ahead
I am afraid of what the future holds, and my mind is filled with negative memories


Fear tragedy is all that lies ahead
I am worried that only more terrible things are in store for me


Never have I felt so lost
I am completely directionless and uncertain of what to do next




Writer(s): Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes

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@gjmf

This is one of the best records I ever have in my life. Great songs, greatest versions, ever.

@optik2optik

Awesome!

@portmerve

great song

@senorkapowssite

R.I.P. Mr Brookmeyer...

@CYoung449

needs more views imo

@jiyujizai

🙄💛🌷🌱

@rem7502

is that joe pass i hear?

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