Méditation
Frank Sinatra and Antônio Carlos Jobim Lyrics


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In my loneliness
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 have only to close my eyes and you are back to stay
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

Overall Meaning

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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zecalimazeca

In my loneliness When you're gone And I'm all by myself And I need your carress
I just think of you And the thought of you holding me near Makes my loneliness soon disappear

Though you're far away I have only to close my eyes And you are back to stay
I just think of you 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

Meditação Tom Jobim

Quem acreditou No amor, no sorriso, na flor Entao sonhou, sonhou...
E perdeu a paz O amor, o sorriso e a flor Se transformam depressa demais

Quem, no coraçao Abrigou a tristeza de ver tudo isto se perder
E, na solidao Procurou um caminho e seguiu, Já descrente de um dia feliz

Quem chorou, chorou E tanto que seu pranto já secou
Quem depois voltou Ao amor, ao sorriso e à flor Então tudo encontrou
E a própria dor Revelou o caminho do amor E a tristeza acabou



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Maria Mercia Lins

Espetacular.

Staci K

What a captivating, hypnotic melody!

Richard Condon

When he did duets Jobim was already gone.  Any of these surpass any done on that album.  These guys knew their music and were both at the top of their ability when they teamed up.  Music done once and never to be matched.

Gabriel Heiser

Jobim died in 1994. This album was recorded in 1967....with Jobim.

zecalimazeca

In my loneliness When you're gone And I'm all by myself And I need your carress
I just think of you And the thought of you holding me near Makes my loneliness soon disappear

Though you're far away I have only to close my eyes And you are back to stay
I just think of you 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

Meditação Tom Jobim

Quem acreditou No amor, no sorriso, na flor Entao sonhou, sonhou...
E perdeu a paz O amor, o sorriso e a flor Se transformam depressa demais

Quem, no coraçao Abrigou a tristeza de ver tudo isto se perder
E, na solidao Procurou um caminho e seguiu, Já descrente de um dia feliz

Quem chorou, chorou E tanto que seu pranto já secou
Quem depois voltou Ao amor, ao sorriso e à flor Então tudo encontrou
E a própria dor Revelou o caminho do amor E a tristeza acabou

David Luebke

Stunningly beautiful and haunting.

harvey Navigator

I appreciate the good things in life,thank goodness

Antonio Lim

Meditation as it should be - in song.

Jim Ernst

Simply beyond any fault.

onyx◾️vault

❤️😍

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