Gal became one of Brazil's foremost Tropicália counterculture movement singers during the late 1960s and early 70s, quickly earning the title as one of the best and most acclaimed singers in Brazil, following a very succesful career with many hits and prestige over the years. During Tropicália, she became a political activist, coming into conflict with Brazil's government when dissent in music was censored, and later coming to represent the movement all alone in her country when her fellow Tropicália members and friends were exhiled to London due to the heavy dictatorship that was going on at the time.
Fellow musician Caetano Veloso, introduced her to Gilberto Gil and Tom Zé in 1963 (and later Maria Bethânia), who managed to secure her a recording deal in São Paulo for her debut album Domingo with Caetano Veloso. A bit before recording her first album, "Father of Bossa Nova" João Gilberto, met her and after a couple of hours hearing Gracinha (as she was known at the time) sing for him as he was playing the acoustic guitar, he said: "Gracinha, you're Brazil's greatest female singer". In the following years, Gal would prove his statement right with a fruitful and rewarding career, and with the encouragement of João Gilberto himself; her biggest idol.
Gal has recorded songs composed by a number of Brazil's most popular songwriters such as Antônio Carlos Jobim, Jorge Ben Jor, Chico Buarque, Rita Lee and especially her close friends Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. She was also a member of the supergroup Doces Bárbaros, active in 1976, 1994 and 2002.
As Time Goes By
Gal Costa Lyrics
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A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say I love you
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs never out of date
Hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It’s still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
The song "As time goes by" by Gal Costa, originally composed by Herman Hupfeld, is a timeless classic that reflects on the fundamental things that never change in life. The opening line, "You must remember this," sets the tone for the rest of the song, reminding us to hold on to the things that matter most.
The lyrics suggest that no matter how much time passes, some things will always remain constant. A kiss will always be a kiss, and lovers will always find ways to say "I love you," regardless of what the future brings. The second verse touches upon the timeless nature of moonlight, love songs, passion, and human emotions. The lyrics also suggest that men and women will always need each other, no matter the circumstances.
In the final verse, the song's message becomes more apparent, emphasizing the importance of love and how it has always been a fight for love and glory, where one must choose to fight or die. Despite the challenges that come with love, the world will always welcome lovers, highlighting the importance of holding onto the things that truly matter as time goes by.
Line by Line Meaning
You must remember this
This is something you must keep in mind
A kiss is still a kiss
Kissing is still just kissing
A sigh is just a sigh
A sigh is simply a sound of breath
The fundamental things apply
The basic principles still hold true
As time goes by
Even as time passes
And when two lovers woo
When two people romance each other
They still say I love you
They still express their affection
On that you can rely
You can trust that to be true
No matter what the future brings
Regardless of what may happen later
As time goes by
Even as time passes
Moonlight and love songs never out of date
Couples still enjoy moonlight and love songs
Hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate
Emotions like passion, jealousy, and hate still exist
Woman needs man
Women rely on men
And man must have his mate
Men need a partner too
That no one can deny
This is an undeniable fact
It’s still the same old story
The narrative is still the same
A fight for love and glory
Love is still a battle
A case of do or die
It's a matter of life or death
The world will always welcome lovers
The world will always appreciate love
As time goes by
Even as time passes
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Herman Hupfeld
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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As Time Goes By
You must remember this
A kiss is just a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say "I love you"
On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
@miriammonteiro6298
Lindíssimo. Adeus Gal. Sua voz será eterna!
@whitneywinehouse3854
Amei essa música na voz de Gal Costa que voz belíssima suave 💗
@whitneywinehouse3854
Essa música me faz lembrar da minha infância é pré adolescência 💗
@whitneywinehouse3854
Eu amo essa música e não é de agora 💗
@sidneiafazarte5471
Marvellous ❤
@whitneywinehouse3854
Tema de Miguel atuado por Tony Ramos laços de família essa novela é inesquecível 💗
@whitneywinehouse3854
Eu amo cantar essa música 💗
@joycecesarpirespires6663
Valeu my love
@whitneywinehouse3854
💗💗💗
@cristianocostamatos76
Maravilhosa