Ausencia
Goran Bregovic Lyrics
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Si asa um tivesse
Pa voa na esse distancia
Si um gazela um fosse
Pa corrê sem nem um cansera
Anton ja na bo seio
Um tava ba manchê
Ta ser nôs lema
Ma sô na pensamento
Um ta viajà sem medo
Nha liberdade um tê'l
E sô na nha sonho
Na nha sonho miéforte
Um tem bô proteçäo
Um tem sô bô carinho
E bô sorriso
Ai solidäo tô'me
Sima sol sozim na céu
Sô ta brilhà ma ta cegà
Na sê claräo
Sem sabe pa onde lumia
Pa ondê bai
Ai solidäo é um sina
Ausencia, ausencia
The lyrics to Goran Bregovic's song Ausencia speak of the longing for someone who is not present. The first two lines speak of the desire to have wings to fly and cover the distance to be with the one they long for. The next few lines compare the desire to be like a gazelle, running without getting tired, to be able to reach the loved one. Then the singer speaks of Anton, who is already in their embrace, and how they never want to experience the absence of the loved one again.
The rest of the lyrics speak of how the singer continues to journey to the loved one in their thoughts and dreams, always seeking their freedom in their imagination. In their dreams, they feel protected and loved by the presence of the person they long for. But in reality, they are tormented by loneliness and feel like a lone star shining brightly but without direction. The words "Ausencia, ausencia" are repeated throughout the song, driving home the theme of longing and absence.
Overall, the song Ausencia captures the bittersweet feeling of longing for someone who is not present. The lyrics and music convey the sense of distance and hopelessness but also the hope and longing that keeps the singer going. The song speaks to the universal feeling of longing for someone or something, and the yearning that is sometimes the only thing that keeps us going.
Line by Line Meaning
Ausencia, ausencia
Absence, absence
Si asa um tivesse
If I had wings
Pa voa na esse distancia
To fly over this distance
Si um gazela um fosse
If I were a gazelle
Pa corrê sem nem um cansera
To run without getting tired
Anton ja na bo seio
Yesterday in your arms
Um tava ba manchê
I was taking a nap
E nunca mas ausencia
And never again absence
Ta ser nôs lema
Will be our motto
Ma só na pensamento
But only in my thoughts
Um ta viajà sem medo
I travel without fear
Nha liberdade um tê'l
I have my freedom
E só na nha sonho
And only in my dreams
Na nha sonho miéforte
In my strongest dream
Um tem bô proteçäo
I have your protection
Um tem só bô carinho
I have only your affection
E bô sorriso
And your smile
Ai solidäo tô'me
Oh loneliness, you haunt me
Sima sol sozim na céu
Like the sun alone in the sky
Só ta brilhà ma ta cegà
Only shining but blinding
Na sê claräo
In its brightness
Sem sabe pa onde lumia
Without knowing where to shine
Pa ondê bai
Where to go
Ai solidäo é um sina
Oh loneliness, it's a destiny
Contributed by Bailey B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HannaARTzink
I have two CDs and have been to her concert but do not recall this song. Goran is the high master at teasing that most subtle sentiment. Sooo delightful. Thank you all...
@milevea
Of an age movie ❤
@yusuf-qv8nb
magnífica música del corazón
@nestorjulioprenzatrinidad2936
Era y será siempre una diosa!
En República Dominicana somos múchos,sobre todo los que estudiamos en brasíl,que la escuchamos.
Que dios la tenga en su seno!
@HernanPinillaDG
Cesaria Evora!!! great.... Magnifica
@metka-x2777
🧡🧡🧡
@jelenadjuranovic6572
one of my favourite songs , so beautiful
@ChristosHLN
RIP Cesaria Evora, Tonight in Athens Goran dedicated this song to her :)
@armegaz
Evora e uma verdadeira Diva.
@yetanotherdavid
I was so lucky to see Cesaria twice in concert. She didn't perform this piece, but iut is one of my favourites.