Méditation
Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim (1967) Lyrics
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When you're gone and I'm all by myself
And I need your caress
I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Though you're far away
I just close my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Yes, I love you so
And that for me is all I need to know
I will wait for you
Till the sun falls from out of the sky
For what else can I do
I will wait for you
Meditating how sweet life will be
When you come back to me
In the song "Meditation," Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim explore the feeling of loneliness that arises when someone is away from their loved one. The lyrics express the idea that simply thinking of the person they love can help ease their loneliness. Even though the person is physically far away, they are present in the singer's thoughts, allowing them to feel as though the person is still near. The song also touches on the theme of waiting patiently for the loved one to return, regardless of how long it may take. The singer meditates on their love and the idea that life will be sweet when they are reunited.
Overall, "Meditation" is a powerful ode to love and the way it can help one overcome loneliness. The song is a reminder that the thought of someone special can bring immense comfort even when they aren't physically present.
Line by Line Meaning
In my loneliness
During the times when I am all by myself and feeling lonely
When you're gone and I'm all by myself
When you are away and not with me, and I am left alone
And I need your caress
When I long for your touch and affection
I just think of you
At such moments, I only think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
The thought of being close to you and feeling your embrace
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Helps to get rid of my feelings of loneliness
Though you're far away
Even though you may be distanced from me
I have only to close my eyes and you are back to stay
I can imagine you so vividly that it feels as though you are right here with me
I just close my eyes
By simply shutting my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
The sorrow and grief that comes with your absence
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings
Quickly disappears, and my heart feels uplifted and joyful
Yes, I love you so
My love for you is immense and boundless
And that for me is all I need to know
Your love and presence is sufficient and everything to me
I will wait for you
I will patiently wait for your return
Till the sun falls from out of the sky
Even if it takes forever, I will wait for you
For what else can I do
Since I am so devoted to you, there isn't anything else I can do but wait
Meditating how sweet life will be
Thinking and pondering on how much happier life will be
When you come back to me
When you return to my side.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonca
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