Outra Vez
Joao & Astrud Gilberto Lyrics

The lyrics of Joao and Astrud Gilberto's song "Outra Vez" express the pain and longing of being separated from a loved one. The singer is alone and without love once again, and this causes them to suffer and cry until their loved one returns. The lyrics reveal the singer's attempts to forget their pain by wandering around and speaking negatively about the world. However, this does not truly heal their heart, and they continue to feel the sadness and longing for their loved one's return. Despite the attempts to cope with the pain, the absence of the loved one is a persistent source of sadness.

The song is a reflection of the bossa nova style of music that emerged in Brazil in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Joao Gilberto was a pioneer of this genre, which combined samba rhythms with jazz harmonies and emphasized melody and lyrics over instrumental virtuosity. "Outra Vez" is a classic example of this style, featuring Astrud Gilberto's soft, delicate vocals over Joao Gilberto's gentle guitar playing. The song is a romantic ballad that captures the mood of lovesickness and longing.