The tracks were arranged and conducted by Claus Ogerman and his orchestra.
Along with Jobim's original compositions, the album features three standards from the 'Great American Songbook', ("Change Partners", "I Concentrate on You", and "Baubles, Bangles and Beads") arranged in the bossa nova style.
Sinatra and Jobim followed up this album with "Sinatra & Company".
Bonita
Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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Like a soft salacious mist you are, Bonita, you fly away when love is new
What do you ask of me, Bonita, what part do you want me to play,
Shall I be the clown for you, Bonita, I will be anything you say.
Bonita, don't run away, Bonita.
Bonita, don't be afraid to fall in love with me,
I love you, I tell you, I love you, I love you, Bonita.
If you love me, life would be beautiful, Bonita.
If you love me, life would be beautiful, Bonita.
The lyrics to Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim’s “Bonita” is a love letter to a woman who possesses an elusive quality that captivates the singer. The opening lines of the song express the singer’s struggle to find the right words to convey his feelings to Bonita. He describes her as a “soft salacious mist,” which suggests that she is both alluring and intangible. The singer recognizes that Bonita has a tendency to “fly away when love is new,” implying that she may have a fear of commitment or intimacy.
The singer then asks Bonita what role she wants him to play in her life. He asks whether she wants him to be a “clown” for her, indicating that he is willing to do whatever it takes to make her happy. The chorus of the song is a plea for Bonita not to “run away” and to “fall in love” with him. He declares his love for her multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the depth of his feelings. The final lines of the song suggest that if Bonita were to reciprocate his love, life would be “beautiful.”
Overall, the lyrics to “Bonita” are a poetic tribute to a woman who has captured the singer’s heart. The song is characterized by its romanticism, with the singer begging Bonita to give him a chance to love her and make her life beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
What can I say to you, Bonita, what magic word would capture you
I am at a loss of words for you, Bonita. What special word could make you stay with me?
Like a soft salacious mist you are, Bonita, you fly away when love is new
You, Bonita, are like a delicate and tempting mist that seems to disappear when love is still new.
What do you ask of me, Bonita, what part do you want me to play
Bonita, I am willing to do anything to keep you by my side. What do you want me to do?
Shall I be the clown for you, Bonita, I will be anything you say
If you want me to be a clown, Bonita, I would happily be anything you ask of me.
Bonita, don't run away, Bonita
Please don't leave me, Bonita.
Bonita, don't be afraid to fall in love with me
Bonita, give me a chance to prove my love to you. Don't be afraid to love me back.
I love you, I tell you, I love you, I love you, Bonita
I am deeply in love with you, Bonita. I want you to know that I love you more than anything else.
If you love me, life would be beautiful, Bonita
Bonita, if you love me as much as I do, life would be wonderful and fulfilling.
I love you, I tell you, I love you, I love you
I cannot emphasize enough, Bonita, how deeply I feel for you. I love you more than anything.
If you love me, life would be beautiful, Bonita
Bonita, if you love me back, life would be complete and joyous. Let us love each other.
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