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".
Wave
Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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cware of things your heart alone was meant to see
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together
[Verse 2]
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't fight the moon, the stars above and don't fight me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together
[Bridge]
When I saw you first the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
[Verse 3]
By now we know the wave is on its way to be
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together
[Bridge]
When I saw you first the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
[Verse 3]
By now we know the wave is on its way to be
Just catch that wave, don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together
The song "Wave" by Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim speaks of the beauty of being close to someone and how this state alleviates the feeling of loneliness. The opening line "So close your eyes" speaks of the need to rely on intuition, to listen to one's heart, recognizing the things that hearts are meant to see independently. The word "fundamental loneliness" in the second stanza addresses a deep existential uncertainty that everyone deals with at some point. However, this sense of loneliness disappears when two people imagine a dream together. The third stanza retraces the dawn of a love affair, and the fourth stanza urges the listener to let love in and not be afraid. For instance, the wave is a metaphor for a force of nature that cannot be controlled, and love is just like that.
Line by Line Meaning
So close your eyes
Relax and let go of all your worries and internal struggles.
For that's a lovely way to be
Closing your eyes can bring a feeling of peace and comfort.
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
Shut out the world and look deeper within yourself to find what truly matters most to you.
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream Together
Sharing your hopes and aspirations with another person can help to alleviate feelings of loneliness and bring a sense of unity.
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't resist or try to go against the natural flow of life's events.
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
Embrace the beauty and wonder of the world around you as well as the person accompanying you on this journey.
When I saw you first, the time was half past three, When your eyes met mine it was eternity
The moment of finding a soulmate is unforgettable and seems to freeze time in its tracks.
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be, Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
We can't predict what will happen in life, but don't let fear prevent you from experiencing love and taking a chance on it.
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream Together, Together, Together
Together, two people can overcome anything and create a profound sense of togetherness and synergy.
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Marilyn D.
Sinatra and Jobim, it doesn't get any better than this. Just beautiful music.❤
Gerardo Rodriguez
Que forma de interpretar el Bossa Nova, una gran voz de Sinatra....
Luiz Filiolia
Jobim/Sinatra um encontro providencial ! 😊
Dionisio Luiz
Essa é a Bossa Nova que eu mais gosto!!! Esse gênero musical é definitivamente o que eu mais gosto!!! As músicas de Antônio Carlos Jobim são ótimas!!!
Andra
My favorite song!!
Brian McFerron
I love this!!!
Jonathan Bethards
Best thing Brazil ever gave the world is Bossa Nova. No close second.
Esther Daniels
Nice! Love how he takes that last syllable of 'to-geth-er' down to the edge of his voice range and pulls it off.
Robert Manno
A low E flat! Most operatic baritones don't even have a low F!
Alfredo Diaz
@Robert Manno Actually its an Eb, it´s impressive