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".
Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars
Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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Quiet chords from my guitar
Floating on the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
Quiet walks by quiet streams
And a window looking on the mountains and the sea, how lovely
Here with you so close to me
Until the final flicker of life's ember
I, who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke
I've found with you
The meaning of existence, my love
I, who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke
I've found with you
The meaning of existence, oh my love
The lyrics to Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim's song Corcovado embody the essence of peace and tranquility. The song opens with the line "Quiet nights of quiet stars," immediately establishing a sense of stillness and calmness. The quiet chords from the guitar create a soothing atmosphere that complements the silence that surrounds the two lovers. The imagery of quiet walks by quiet streams and a window looking out to the mountains and the sea further reinforces this idyllic setting.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective, with the singer reflecting on how he was lost and lonely before finding meaning in this relationship. The final lines, "I've found with you the meaning of existence, oh my love," speaks to the transformative power of love and the ability to find purpose in life through meaningful connections with others.
Overall, Corcovado is a beautiful ode to love and the peaceful moments that can be found in life through our relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet nights of quiet stars
Calm and peaceful nights with clear sky full of sta,rs shining bright in the dark
Quiet chords from my guitar
Melodious and soothing notes played softly on the guitar in sync with the peaceful night
Floating on the silence that surrounds us
Drifting in the silence that envelops us, creating a sense of tranquility
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
Thoughts and dreams that are tranquil, serene and relaxing
Quiet walks by quiet streams
Strolls taken softly by streams that are serene and idyllic
And a window looking on the mountains and the sea, how lovely
The beautiful view of mountains and sea from the window fills us with pleasure
This is where I want to be
This environment is what I desire to live in, calm and peaceful
Here with you so close to me
Being close to you in such an environment is so beautiful and serene
Until the final flicker of life's ember
Till the last moment of life, I wish to be with you, surrounded by this peace and happiness
I, who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
Me who was once alone and forlorn used to perceive life as cruel and hopeless
A bitter tragic joke
A sarcastic and sadistic representation of my life that used to torment me
I've found with you
Now I have found, in your presence, what i was looking for
The meaning of existence, my love
You have given me the sense and inspiration to live and comprehend the true meaning of existence, my love for you
I, who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
Me who was once alone and forlorn used to perceive life as cruel and hopeless
A bitter tragic joke
A sarcastic and sadistic representation of my life that used to torment me
I've found with you
Now I have found, in your presence, what I was looking for
The meaning of existence, oh my love
You have given me the sense and inspiration to live and comprehend the true meaning of existence, oh my love for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, GENE LEES
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@gabellacrystal
Quiet nights of quiet stars quiet chords from my guitar
Floating on the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams quiet walks by quiet streams
And a window looking on the mountains and the sea, how lovely
This is where I want to be here with you so close to me
Until the final flicker of life's ember
I who was lost and lonely believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you, the meaning of existence, oh my love (x2)
@ppmbbarbosa
Quiet nights of quiet stars
Quiet chords from my guitar
Floating on the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
Quiet walks by quiet streams
And a window that looks out on the mountains and the sea, oh how lovely
This is where I want to be here
With you so close to me
Until the final flicker of life's ember.
I who was lost and lonely
Believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you,
The meaning of existence, oh my love
@emanuellechiote838
Quiet nights of quiet stars
quiet chords from my guitar
floating on the silence that surrounds us
quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
quiet walks by quiet streams
and the window looking on the mountains and the sea
how lovely
this is where i want to be
here with you so close to me
until the final flicker of life's amber
i who was lost and lonely
believing life was only a bitter tragic joke
have found with you
the meaning of existence, my love
i who was lost and lonely believing life was only
a bitter tragic joke
have found with you
the meaning of existence
oh, my love
@Interesca
Quiet nights of quiet stars
Quiet chords from my guitar
Floating on the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
Quiet walks by quiet streams
And a window looking on the mountains and the sea
How lovely
This is where I want to be
Here with you so close to me
Until the final flicker of life's ember
I, who was lost and lonely
Believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence, my love
I who was lost and lonely
Believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence, my love
@janierunaway112
PERFECTION. Sinatra's finest work was with Jobim.
@helenlecouter5578
My very favorite..the melody, chords, words simply slide into each other...his best album...
@angiefromChi
Janie Runaway I agree 🎵❤️
@Bible.Believer.1611
YES. I love this type of Sinatra so smooth it’s absolutely amazing music
@ErickGarcia-qs2yh
Everything Jobim done was gold.
@quickworks9720
Totally agree. I remember when I bought this album. Song gives me chills!
@gabellacrystal
Quiet nights of quiet stars quiet chords from my guitar
Floating on the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams quiet walks by quiet streams
And a window looking on the mountains and the sea, how lovely
This is where I want to be here with you so close to me
Until the final flicker of life's ember
I who was lost and lonely believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you, the meaning of existence, oh my love (x2)
@angiefromChi
gab crystal 🎵❤️👍🏽
@GaiaCarney
Thank You, gab crystal 🕊
@solomonstello133
Beautiful ❤️❤️