After studying creative writing in Harvard, she returned to Singapore and began her career in theater. She released some early albums in Singapore. In the late 90’s she began releasing a string of critically acclaimed jazz albums on Groove Note Records.
Corcovado
Jacintha Lyrics
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Esse amor, uma canção
Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
Muita calma pra pensar
E ter tempo pra sonhar
Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
O Redentor, que lindo!
Quero a vida sempre assim
Até o apagar da velha chama
E eu que era triste
Descrente desse mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é felicidade, meu amor.
The lyrics of Jacintha's song Corcovado starts off with a simple setup of a corner, a guitar and a love song that's meant to bring joy to the one who's loved. The mood of the song is very serene as the singer urges the listener to take a moment to be calm, ponder deeply and dream. It's a song that captures the romantic essence of Brazil and the Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro. As the singer looks out the window, admiring the panoramic view of the city and the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, she expresses her appreciation for life that's filled with love and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Um cantinho, um violão
With just a little corner and a guitar, we can create a moment of love and joy.
Esse amor, uma canção
Our love is like a beautiful song that brings happiness to those who hear it.
Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
Our goal is to make each other happy and to spread that happiness further.
Muita calma pra pensar
We take the time to think things through and approach life with a peaceful and thoughtful attitude.
E ter tempo pra sonhar
We cherish the moments we have to dream and imagine a better future together.
Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
Looking out of the window, we can see the magnificent Corcovado mountain and its iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
O Redentor, que lindo!
We are in awe of the beauty of this symbol of faith and hope.
Quero a vida sempre assim
We want our life to always be filled with joy, love, and beauty.
Com você perto de mim
We need each other to make this dream of a beautiful life come true.
Até o apagar da velha chama
We will keep this fire in our hearts burning until the end of our days.
E eu que era triste
Before we met, I used to be unhappy and lost.
Descrente desse mundo
I had lost faith in this world.
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
But then I found you and I learned...
O que é felicidade, meu amor.
...what true happiness is, my love.
Writer(s): Antonio Carlos Jobim Copyright: Duchess Music Corp.
Contributed by Makayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jorgemanuelhernandezgonzal2114
Hermosa voz, y hermosa canción
@brendanseahh
Please put this album on Spotify!!