Blame It On The Bossa Nova
GORME Eydie Lyrics
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Standin' all alone lookin' sad and shy
We began to dance, swaying' to and fro
And soon I knew I'd never let him go
Blame it on the bossa nova with its magic spell
Blame it on the bossa nova that he did so well
Oh, it all began with just one little dance
Blame it on the bossa nova
The dance of love
(Now was it the moon?)
No, no, the bossa nova
(Or the stars above?)
No, no, the bossa nova
(Now was it the tune?)
Yeah, yeah, the bossa nova
(The dance of love)
Now I'm glad to say I'm his bride to be
And we're gonna raise a family
And when our kids ask how it came about
I'm gonna say to them without a doubt
Blame it on the bossa nova with its magic spell
Blame it on the bossa nova that he did so well
Oh, it all began with just one little dance
But then it ended up a big romance
Blame it on the bossa nova
The dance of love
(Now was it the moon?)
No, no, the bossa nova
(Or the stars above?)
No, no, the bossa nova
(Now was it the tune? )
Yeah, yeah, the bossa nova
(The dance of love)
(Now was it the moon?)
No, no, the bossa nova
(Or the stars above ?)
No, no, the bossa nova
The song "Blame it on the Bossa Nova" by Gorme Eydie tells the story of how two people fell in love while dancing to the bossa nova beat. It starts off with the singer describing how she first noticed her partner at a dance, standing alone looking sad and shy. However, as soon as they started dancing to the bossa nova rhythm, everything changed. The magic spell of the bossa nova took over, and they became entranced with each other, unable to let go. The song conveys the idea that the bossa nova dance has the power to create a deep and lasting love.
As the song progresses, the singer explains that she and her partner are now getting married and starting a family. She knows that whenever their children ask how they fell in love, she will tell them it was all because of the bossa nova. The lyrics firmly place the blame for their love story on the power of the dance music, suggesting that there may have been something mystical or otherworldly about the bossa nova.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and catchy tune that celebrates the joys of love, romance, and dancing. It suggests that even the most unlikely people can find love through the power of music and movement.
Line by Line Meaning
I was at a dance when he caught my eye
I saw him at a dance and he caught my attention
Standin' all alone lookin' sad and shy
He was standing alone and looked sad and shy
We began to dance, swaying' to and fro
We started dancing and swaying to the music
And soon I knew I'd never let him go
I realized I never wanted to let him go
Blame it on the bossa nova with its magic spell
I attribute our love to the captivating magic of the bossa nova music
Blame it on the bossa nova that he did so well
I credit the way he danced the bossa nova so well for our love flourishing
Oh, it all began with just one little dance
Our love story started with just one little dance
But then it ended up a big romance
Our love grew into a big romance
Blame it on the bossa nova
Our love was sparked by the bossa nova
The dance of love
The dance of the bossa nova brought us together and ignited our love
(Now was it the moon?)
Maybe the moon played a part in our love story
No, no, the bossa nova
No, the bossa nova was the true reason for our love
(Or the stars above?)
Perhaps the stars were aligned for us to find each other
(Now was it the tune?)
Could it have been the tune of the bossa nova that captured our hearts?
Yeah, yeah, the bossa nova
Yes, it was the bossa nova that brought us together
(The dance of love)
We fell in love to the dance of the bossa nova
Now I'm glad to say I'm his bride to be
I'm happy to say I'm going to be his wife
And we're gonna raise a family
We plan to start a family together
And when our kids ask how it came about
If our future children ask how we met and fell in love
I'm gonna say to them without a doubt
I will tell them without hesitation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
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