Widely known as the composer of "Garota de Ipanema" (The Girl from Ipanema), one of the most recorded songs of all time, Jobim has left a large number of songs that are today included in the standard Jazz and Pop repertoires.
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JOBIM Lyrics
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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, don't fight me
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 the 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
Together
Together
In "Wave," Antonio Carlos Jobim contemplates the depth of love and its intrinsic connection to the beauty and mystery of nature. The opening lines foreshadow the theme of the song, indicating that the singer sees something that cannot be seen with the eyes but only felt with the heart. The central message of the song is that love is fundamental and essential to true happiness, and that it is impossible to be truly happy alone. The stanza "O resto é mar, é tudo que não sei contar" emphasizes the depth and vastness of nature, which can never be fully comprehended or captured in words.
Jobim draws a parallel between the different places he's experienced his love and the beautiful elements of nature. First, the singer falls in love with the city, then with the port and the idea of eternity. But it is only when he sees the wave rising in the sea and the uncountable stars above that he truly understands the magnitude of his love. The final lines suggest that love should be embraced, accepted and allowed to unfold naturally.
Line by Line Meaning
Vou te contar
I'm going to tell you
Os olhos já não podem ver
My eyes can't see
Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Things that only the heart can understand
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
Love is really fundamental
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
It's impossible to be happy alone
O resto é mar
The rest is sea
É tudo que não sei contar
It's everything I can't explain
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
They're beautiful things I have to give you
Vem de mansinho à brisa e me diz
The gentle breeze comes and tells me
Da primeira vez era a cidade
The first time it was the city
Da segunda, o cais e a eternidade
The second time, it was the pier and eternity
Agora eu já sei
Now I know
Da onda que se ergueu no mar
About the wave that rose in the sea
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
And the stars we forgot to count
O amor se deixa surpreender
Love allows itself to be surprised
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
As the night comes to envelop us
Agora eu já sei
Now I know
Da onda que se ergueu no mar
About the wave that rose in the sea
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
And the stars we forgot to count
O amor se deixa surpreender
Love allows itself to be surprised
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
As the night comes to envelop us
Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim
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@toophunny
samm1809
Actually it's the perfect song -- I wrote these lyrics just for you:
"And there you are,
So smug and truly self-absorbed.
Must be a lonely life, for only you know what’s best;
After this lyric kicks your ass, you
Better crawl up to bed and get some rest."
@hunyango2k
This reminds me of my late dad, he plays this song on a guitar... i’ve been looking for this song for 2 decades but i never knew the title... then i stumble one of the piano cover in youtube that leads me here... thank you for this song, it reminds me of how great my father is as a musician.
@SAPierce
Your dad had great taste in music!
@jaredrushton
What an awesome story! Thanks for sharing!
@robertsadowski2183
This guy was the best
@user-tm7bs3vo1r
This song reminds me that day i was in saõ paulo alone for business. February & march, i could feel Aguas de masço in a real situation
@gfunkk
here's the real book for it if you ever want to learn it: https://escuelasuperiordejazz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-real-book-sixth-edition.pdf
@armymoa6589
Because of Taehyung I get to know about the existence of this beautiful song 💜 and I love this song, I think now I'm gonna play this all day long!
@ayo6228
Do u like the song or is it because taehyung listened to it. Be ffr. Ur a poser i don't think you truly understand the essence of bossa nova.
@themagicalspacepapa3109
Jobim's music is a gateway drug
@scruffy_owl6013
This song feels like it'd be perfect for a lazy summer afternoon.