Wave
Gal Costa Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics


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So close your eyes
For that's a lovely way to be
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together

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

When I saw you first the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity

By now we know the wave is on it's 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

When I saw you first the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity

By now we know the wave is on it's 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Wave" by Antonio Carlos Jobim, sung by Gal Costa, is a beautiful love song that speaks of finding love and companionship that can ease the fundamental loneliness that exists within each of us. The opening lines "So close your eyes, For that's a lovely way to be, Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see" invites the listener to surrender to their innermost feelings and to be open to love. The song suggests that when two people dream together, they can overcome their isolation and find true happiness.


The lyrics continue to speak of the power of love and how it is futile to fight against it, much like one cannot fight against the rising sea or the moon and stars above. The metaphorical wave in the song symbolizes the overwhelming feeling of love that is coming, and the singer encourages her lover to take the chance and catch the wave of love with her. The repetition of the line "The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together" reinforces that idea that finding love and companionship is essential to overcoming loneliness.


The final lines of the song speak of eternity and how there is something timeless and eternal about the connection between two people in love. The lyrics suggest that despite the passing of time, the love between two people can last forever.


Overall, the song speaks of the transformative power of love and how it can conquer loneliness and bring two people together in a timeless and eternal union.


Line by Line Meaning

So close your eyes
Take a moment to shut out the world around you and focus on your inner thoughts and emotions.


For that's a lovely way to be
This allows you to experience the beauty of your own mind and soul without distractions.


Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
By delving into your inner self, you can gain insights and understandings that are deeply personal and meaningful to you.


The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Being able to share your innermost thoughts and dreams with someone else can lift the feeling of loneliness and isolation.


Together
The power of togetherness is the key to overcoming loneliness and finding purpose and meaning in life.


You can't deny don't try to fight the rising sea
Sometimes you have to accept that certain things in life, like emotions or opportunities, are unstoppable and best embraced rather than resisted.


Don't fight the moon, the stars above and don't fight me
Just like the moon and stars are constants in the night sky, this person is asking to be a constant in the singer's life and not something to be fought against or avoided.


When I saw you first the time was half past three
This is a specific and memorable moment that the artist is reflecting on, possibly indicating the start of something special.


When your eyes met mine it was eternity
The connection felt between the two individuals was powerful and lasting, despite the brevity of the moment.


By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
There is a sense of inevitability to the situation, as if it is meant to happen and cannot be stopped.


Just catch that wave don't be afraid of loving me
The singer is urging the other person to take a chance on love and not miss out on the potential for something great.


The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
This repeated refrain emphasizes the transformative power of sharing one's dreams and experiences with another person.


Together
The song ultimately emphasizes the importance of unity and connection in achieving happiness and fulfillment in life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATTI SMITH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@toniperullesrull4916

13-08-2016
Vou te contar, os olhos já não podem ver
Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
É impossível ser feliz sozinho

O resto é mar, e tudo que eu não sei contar
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
Vem de mansinho a brisa e me diz
É impossível ser feliz sozinho

Da primeira vez era a cidade
Da segunda o cais e a eternidade

Agora eu já sei, da onda que se ergueu no mar
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
O amor se deixa surpreender
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver



All comments from YouTube:

@ninafisher6067

They'll never be another Gal, heard her for the first time sitting on a mountaintop, overlooking. My husband and I fell in love with her voice, 1984, 85. ❤

@johnbeckett1401

Portuguese is not one of the languages I am learning, but, it is the best language for singing. I love hearing Portuguese lyrics. Jobim and Ivan Lins..... goooooood music.

@laudemar-A.B.6386

Relaxing, isn't it?

@CosimaPerrone

😢

@CosimaPerrone

Che dolcissima voce aveva ❤

@ricardomosquera3601

❤❤

@benjijss

Gran pérdida para la musica . Una voz celestial . Muy querida en Argentina !!!

@catholicdad

Perhaps the most beautiful song ever written.

@amezcarl

Eu sou do Mexico e acabo de me enterar que ela morreu. Uma parte do meu coracao morreu com voces. Abraco a tudo o Brasil 😪

@deisecristinasiqueli3779

Gracias!

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