Waters of March
Jacintha Lyrics


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A stick, a stone, it's the end of the road
It's the rest of a stump, it's a little alone
It's a sliver of glass, it is life, it's the sun
It is night, it is death, it's a trap, it's a gun
The oak when it blooms, a fox in the brush
A knot in the wood, the song of a thrush
The wood of the wind, a cliff, a fall
A scratch, a lump, it is nothing at all
It's the wind blowing free, it's the end of the slope
It's a beam it's a void, it's a hunch, it's a hope
And the river bank talks of the waters of March
It's the end of the strain
The joy in your heart
The foot, the ground, the flesh and the bone
The beat of the road, a slingshot's stone
A fish, a flash, a silvery glow
A fight, a bet the fange of a bow
The bed of the well, the end of the line
The dismay in the face, it's a loss, it's a find
A spear, a spike, a point, a nail
A drip, a drop, the end of the tale
A truckload of bricks in the soft morning light
The sound of a shot in the dead of the night
A mile, a must, a thrust, a bump,
It's a girl, it's a rhyme, it's a cold, it's the mumps
The plan of the house, the body in bed
And the car that got stuck, it's the mud, it's the mud
A float, a drift, a flight, a wing
A hawk, a quail, the promise of spring
And the river bank talks of the waters of March
It's the promise of life, it's the joy in your heart
A stick, a stone, it's the end of the road
It's the rest of a stump, it's a little alone
A snake, a stick, it is John, it is Joe
It's a thorn in your hand and a cut in your toe
A point, a grain, a bee, a bite
A blink, a buzzard, a sudden stroke of night
A pin, a needle, a sting a pain
A snail, a riddle, a wasp, a stain
A pass in the mountains, a horse and a mule
In the distance the shelves rode three shadows of blue
And the river talks of the waters of March
It's the promise of life in your heart
A stick, a stone, the end of the road
The rest of a stump, a lonesome road
A sliver of glass, a life, the sun
A knife, a death, the end of the run




And the river bank talks of the waters of March
It's the end of all strain, it's the joy in your heart.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jacintha's song "Waters of March" are rich with vivid imagery and metaphors that suggest a range of emotions and experiences. At its core, the song seems to be about the cyclical nature of life and the many small but meaningful moments that comprise our journeys. The refrain "It's the promise of life, it's the joy in your heart" underscores this idea, reminding the listener that even when we encounter difficulty or suffering, there is always something to look forward to and find happiness in.


The various objects and events mentioned throughout the song can all be interpreted in different ways. For example, a stick, a stone, and the end of the road might suggest the idea of reaching a dead end or feeling stuck in one's journey, while a sliver of glass and the sun suggest the fragility and beauty of life. The song also touches on themes of loss and grief, with lines like "it is night, it is death, it's a trap, it's a gun" and "it's a loss, it's a find." However, ultimately the refrain and the overall tone of the song are hopeful, suggesting that even in the face of adversity, there is always something to reach for and find joy in.


Overall, "Waters of March" is a poetic and poignant song that invites the listener to reflect on the ups and downs of life and find meaning in the various objects and experiences that make up our shared journey.


Line by Line Meaning

A stick, a stone, it's the end of the road
The end of a journey, the final destination represented by a stick and stone


It's the rest of a stump, it's a little alone
The aftermath of something great, the loneliness that comes with it


It's a sliver of glass, it is life, it's the sun
The small things in life that can mean everything, like the way the sun reflects on a piece of glass


It is night, it is death, it's a trap, it's a gun
The dark and dangerous aspects of life, such as death and violence


The oak when it blooms, a fox in the brush
Nature and its beauty, represented by an oak tree in bloom and a fox in its habitat


A knot in the wood, the song of a thrush
The intricacies of nature, represented by a knot in a piece of wood and the song of a bird


The wood of the wind, a cliff, a fall
The power of nature, represented by the wind and the danger of falling off a cliff


A scratch, a lump, it is nothing at all
The insignificance of some things in life, like a small scratch or bump


It's the wind blowing free, it's the end of the slope
The freedom and relief that comes with reaching the end of a difficult journey


It's a beam it's a void, it's a hunch, it's a hope
The uncertain feelings that come with moving forward, represented by a beam and a void, a hunch and hope


And the river bank talks of the waters of March
The river represents the passage of time, as it continues to flow and the month of March signifying new beginnings


It's the end of the strain The joy in your heart
The end of a difficult period, and the happiness that comes with it


The foot, the ground, the flesh and the bone
The physical aspects of existence, the foot touching the ground, flesh and bones


The beat of the road, a slingshot's stone
The rhythm that comes with traveling, represented by the beat of the road and a slingshot's stone


A fish, a flash, a silvery glow
The beauty of nature, like a fish's silvery glow when it catches the light


A fight, a bet, the fang of a bow
The intensity of competition and the danger that comes with weapons, like the fang of a bow


The bed of the well, the end of the line
The end of something, represented by the end of a well and the end of a line


The dismay in the face, it's a loss, it's a find
The emotional ups and downs of life, like the disappointment of a loss and the joy of a find


A spear, a spike, a point, a nail
The sharp objects that can cause pain or do harm, like a spear, spike, point, or nail


A drip, a drop, the end of the tale
The conclusion of a story, represented metaphorically by a drip or drop


A truckload of bricks in the soft morning light
The new beginnings and hard work that come with a fresh start, represented by a truckload of bricks in the morning


The sound of a shot in the dead of the night
The danger and unpredictability of life, like the sound of a gunshot in the night


A mile, a must, a thrust, a bump
The obstacles and challenges that come with a journey, represented by the distances of a mile and the bumps in the road


It's a girl, it's a rhyme, it's a cold, it's the mumps
The various experiences of life, from the joy of a girl to the discomfort of being sick


The plan of the house, the body in bed
The physical aspects of living, represented by a house and a body in bed


And the car that got stuck, it's the mud, it's the mud
The unexpected problems that arise in life, represented by a car getting stuck in mud


A float, a drift, a flight, a wing
The freedom and possibility that comes with movement, whether on water, air, or land


A hawk, a quail, the promise of spring
The beauty and new beginnings that come with the changing of the seasons, represented by birds and the promise of spring


And the river bank talks of the waters of March
The river is a metaphor for the passage of time and the cycle of life, and March represents new beginnings


It's the promise of life, it's the joy in your heart
The hope and happiness that come with new beginnings and the promise of what's to come


A snake, a stick, it is John, it is Joe
The ordinary things in life, like a snake or a stick, and the people who populate it


It's a thorn in your hand and a cut in your toe
The small hurts and pains that come with everyday life


A point, a grain, a bee, a bite
The small annoyances in life, like a point or grain of something or a bee sting


A blink, a buzzard, a sudden stroke of night
The sudden and unexpected events that can occur in life, like the sudden darkening of the sky


A pin, a needle, a sting a pain
The discomforts and pains of life, represented by a pin, needle, sting, or pain


A snail, a riddle, a wasp, a stain
The mysteries and problems encountered in life, like a snail, a riddle, a wasp, or a stain


A pass in the mountains, a horse and a mule In the distance the shelves rode three shadows of blue
The difficulties and challenges of a journey, represented by a mountain pass, a horse, and a mule, and the beauty of the landscape seen in the distance


And the river talks of the waters of March
The river is a metaphor for the passage of time and the cycle of life, and March represents new beginnings


It's the promise of life in your heart
The hope and excitement that come with new beginnings and the promise of what's to come


A stick, a stone, it's the end of the road
The end of a journey, the final destination represented by a stick and stone


The rest of a stump, a lonesome road
The aftermath of something great, the loneliness that comes with it


A sliver of glass, a life, the sun
The small things in life that can mean everything, like the way the sun reflects on a piece of glass


A knife, a death, the end of the run
The dark and dangerous aspects of life, such as death and violence


And the river bank talks of the waters of March
The river represents the passage of time, as it continues to flow and the month of March signifying new beginnings


It's the end of all strain, it's the joy in your heart.
The end of a difficult period, and the happiness that comes with it




Writer(s): Antonio Carlos Jobim Copyright: Corcovado Music Corp.

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on Once I Loved

Once I Love - Jacintha - Lyrics

Once I loved
And I gave so much love to that love
It was a world to me

Once I cried
At the thought I was foolish and proud
And let him say goodbye

Then one day
From my infinite sadness you came
And brought me love again

Now I know, that no matter, whatever befalls
I'll never let you go
I will hold you close
Night and day

Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away

Musical Interlude

I will hold you close
Make you stay
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away

Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away

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