Brazil
Cornelius (コーネリアス) Lyrics
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We stood beneath an amber moon
And softly murmured someday soon
(Someday) We kissed
(We kissed) And clung together
Then tomorrow was another day
The morning found me miles away
Now when twilight dims the sky above
Recalling (thrills) of our love
There's one thing that I'm certain of
Return I will to old Brazil
(Return) Return
(I will) I will
(To old) To old Brazil
The song Brazil by Cornelius is a melancholic tune about reminiscing of a past love in Brazil. The first verse sets the scene of a romantic night in June where the two lovers stood beneath an amber moon and whispered about someday soon. They kissed and clung together while the promise of tomorrow was just another day. However, the next morning, the singer found themselves miles away with a million things still left unsaid. The nostalgic feeling of the song is emphasized in the chorus as the singer ponders on returning to old Brazil where the memories of their love still linger.
The song is a tribute to the classic bossa nova style of Brazilian music that originated in the 1950s and 60s. Cornelius incorporates elements of the genre, such as gentle guitar rhythms and playful percussion, to create a dreamy soundscape that transports the listener to the sandy beaches of Brazil. The lyrics, written in English, evoke a sense of longing and wistfulness as the singer recalls the past. The repetition of "return I will to old Brazil" emphasizes the desire to go back and relive those moments.
Overall, Brazil is a beautiful ode to the power of memory and how it can transport us to another time and place. The song captures the essence of bossa nova while also bringing a modern twist to the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Where hearts were entertaining June
Back when love was in the air during that beautiful June, where everyone's hearts were filled with joy and happiness.
We stood beneath an amber moon
The two of us were standing together underneath a golden- tinted moon, enjoying each other's company.
And softly murmured someday soon
We whispered to each other, promising that soon we would be together forever.
(Someday) We kissed
At some point, we kissed deeply, revealing our true feelings for one another.
(We kissed) And clung together
As we embraced, we held each other tightly, not wanting to let go.
Then tomorrow was another day
The next day came too soon, and we had to say our goodbyes until we met again.
The morning found me miles away
I woke up the next day far away from the person I loved, feeling the distance between us.
With still a million things to say
Despite everything we said the previous day, there were still many things left unsaid, and I wanted to express them.
Now when twilight dims the sky above
When the sky starts to darken during twilight, and the day turns into nightfall.
Recalling (thrills) of our love
Thinking back about the excitement and joy we experienced while passionately loving each other.
There's one thing that I'm certain of
There is one thing that I know without a doubt.
Return I will to old Brazil
I will come back to Brazil eventually because of the memories and love I hold for that place and the person I shared it with.
(Return) Return
I am determined and committed to go back to Brazil.
(I will) I will
No matter what happens, I will make it back to Brazil again.
(To old) To old Brazil
Back to the beloved place and the memories of love that I keep deep in my heart.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARY BARROSO
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