Garota de Ipanema
Getz & Gilberto & Jobim Lyrics
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The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "A-a-a-h"
When she walks she's like a samba
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
How can I tell her I love her
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
But each day as she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, I smile, but she
Doesn't see. She just doesn't see
No, she just doesn't
The song "Garota De Ipanema" (The Girl from Ipanema) is a classic bossa nova tune first composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes in 1962. It tells the story of a beautiful, young woman from the beach community of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The song's opening lines describe the woman as "tall and tan and young and lovely," accentuating her physical beauty and confidence as she walks along the beach. The accompanying music is light and carefree, like a summer breeze, with the lyrics evoking a sense of sensuality and romantic longing.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals his deep feelings for the girl, explaining how he watches her "so sadly" because he loves her but can't find the courage to tell her. He describes how she walks to the sea every day without acknowledging him, emphasizing her indifference to his advances. Yet, he remains enchanted by her, admiring her as she walks by and sighing wistfully ("A-a-a-h") at her passing.
Overall, "Garota De Ipanema" captures the essence of Brazil's carefree, beach culture and the magic of a chance encounter with a beautiful stranger. It's a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists over the years and remains a beloved song around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema is a striking sight to behold, with her height, tan complexion, youth, and loveliness.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
This girl is active, taking walks around Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro's beach district.
And when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "A-a-a-h"
The people who see her can't help but react with awe and admiration. They make sounds of appreciation like "A-a-a-h".
When she walks she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her walking has the rhythmic quality of samba, a Brazilian music and dance genre known for its lively and sensual moves.
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
How can I tell her I love her
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
The artist is enamored with her but feels sad watching her from a distance. He yearns to express his feelings but doesn't know how to approach her.
But each day as she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me
As she walks toward the sea, she doesn't pay attention to the singer or anyone else around her. She has an independent spirit and doesn't seek external validation.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, I smile, but she
Doesn't see. She just doesn't see
No, she just doesn't
The singer tries to put on a happy face when she passes by, but she doesn't notice or acknowledge him. He's resigned to the reality that she's unaware of his existence and affections.
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@fernandoramirezlopez3529
Olha que coisa mais linda
Mais cheia de graça
É ela menina
Que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço
Caminho do mar
Moça do corpo dourado
Do Sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado
É mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda
Que eu já vi passar
Ah, por que estou tão sozinho?
Ah, por que tudo é tão triste?
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ah, se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo, sorrindo
Se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo
Por causa do amor
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "a-a-a-h"
When she walks she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "a-a-a-h"
Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles but she
Doesn't see.
🎷🎶🎵
⛱️🏝️🌄
🎹🎼
Oh, but he sees her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he.
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles but she
Doesn't see. she just doesn't see, she just doesn't see 😫😢 :''(
@isabellagarcia1555
Olha que coisa mais linda
Mais cheia de graça
É ela menina
Que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço
Caminho do mar
Moça do corpo dourado
Do Sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado
É mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda
Que eu já vi passar
Ah, por que estou tão sozinho?
Ah, por que tudo é tão triste?
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ah, se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo, sorrindo
Se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo
Por causa do amor
@pepsilol7153
Olha que coisa mais linda
Mais cheia de graça
É ela menina
Que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço, a caminho do mar
Moça do corpo dourado
Do sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado é mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda que eu já vi passar
Ah, porque estou tão sozinho
Ah, porque tudo é tão triste
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ah se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo sorrindo
Se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo
Por causa de amor
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes
Each one she passes goes, "Ah"
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes
Each one she passes goes, "Ah"
Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her?
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles
But she doesn't see
Oh, but he sees her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her?
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day, when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at him
Tall, and tan, and young, and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles
But she doesn't see
She just doesn't see
No, she doesn't see
But she doesn't see
She doesn't see
No, she doesn't see
@poderdelossuenos5816
No sabía que había muerto este gran Maestro. Bueno en realidad nunca morirá siempre vivirá entre nosotros con su música. El mejor de todos los tiempo viva el bosa. Viva Gilberto por siempre.
@fatimab09
Sim infelizmente nos deixou em 8 de dezembro de 1994😢
Que grande falta nos faz ...
@fernandoramirezlopez3529
Olha que coisa mais linda
Mais cheia de graça
É ela menina
Que vem e que passa
Num doce balanço
Caminho do mar
Moça do corpo dourado
Do Sol de Ipanema
O seu balançado
É mais que um poema
É a coisa mais linda
Que eu já vi passar
Ah, por que estou tão sozinho?
Ah, por que tudo é tão triste?
Ah, a beleza que existe
A beleza que não é só minha
Que também passa sozinha
Ah, se ela soubesse
Que quando ela passa
O mundo, sorrindo
Se enche de graça
E fica mais lindo
Por causa do amor
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "a-a-a-h"
When she walks she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes, each one she passes
Goes "a-a-a-h"
Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles but she
Doesn't see.
🎷🎶🎵
⛱️🏝️🌄
🎹🎼
Oh, but he sees her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he.
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles but she
Doesn't see. she just doesn't see, she just doesn't see 😫😢 :''(
@pecomodoro
Buen viaje maestro!.....tu música atravesará los tiempos porque tanta belleza jamás se pierde.
@EmiliaGarciaHaurie
Que hermoso legado nos deja a toda la humanidad
@lhemblanco3313
🌻💚💛💚💛💚💛
@rinconesdeleon
Maestro, gracias por toda la belleza que nos dejó. Descanse tranquilamente entre garotas y guitarras.
@sebastianbueno8085
Faltó poner a Astrud Gilberto, su nombre no aparece una sola vez en este video o descripción y está cantando la mitad de la canción
@prof.carlosdanieltellechea
Y tenía una voz hermosa.
@ivanmarcovich1483
apenas me entero de la muerte de este gran hombre mi pesame a todo brasil y gracias por esta musica