Corcovado
Joao Gilberto Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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Floating in the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams,
Quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
Looking on the mountains and the sea
How lovely! this is where I want to be
Here, with you so close to me,
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence oh, my love
The lyrics of Joao Gilberto & Stan Getz Featuring Antonio Carlos Jobim's song Corcovado describe a peaceful and serene atmosphere that surrounds the singer and his lover. The singer expresses his love for the beauty of nature and shares his desire to spend his life with his beloved. Through the use of quiet and tranquil imagery, the singer emphasizes the peacefulness and intimacy of his relationship, free from the chaos and disorder of the outside world. By finding love, the singer has found the "meaning of existence" and a purpose in his life that he once believed was "only a bitter tragic joke."
The lyrics of Corcovado reflect the romanticism and simplicity of the Brazilian musical style known as Bossa Nova. Along with the smooth and relaxed rhythm of the guitar, the song's lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time and a longing for a peaceful and harmonious existence. By choosing to focus on the beauty of nature and quiet moments, the song emphasizes the importance of finding peace and happiness in our relationships and surroundings. In this way, Corcovado reminds us of the importance of love and connection in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
The peaceful night is full of silence and tranquility, accompanied by mellow melodies from my guitar
Floating in the silence that surrounds us
We are enjoying the calmness and stillness that envelops us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams
Our minds are at peace, filled with serene thoughts and dreams
Quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
We take leisurely walks along peaceful streams and sometimes simply observe the outside world from a window
Looking on the mountains and the sea
We gaze upon the vastness of the scenic mountains and the sea
How lovely! this is where I want to be
This place is so beautiful and enchanting, I wish to spend my life here
Here, with you so close to me,
Being with you, so near to me, completes my happiness
Until the final flicker of life's ember
Our love will last until the very end of our lifetime
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
I was once long-lost and alone, thinking that life was pointless
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
But now, I have discovered the sweet, profound meaning of my life by being with you
The meaning of existence oh, my love
My love, you are the one who gives purpose and significance to my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, GENE LEES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vitor Olivio
Um cantinho e um violão
Este 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 com você perto de mim
Até o apagar da velha chama
E eu que era triste
Descrente deste mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é felicidade meu amor
O que é felicidade, o que é felicidade
Pablo Guzmán
Extraordinario es decir poco
Dos grandes en el olimpo del bossa nova
Y hasta Sinatra quedó alucinado y encantado con esta música
Mauro Vicente
A música mais linda em todos os tempos.... Eternamente João & Jobin....Que maravilha!!!!
TASSIO HENRIQUE
90 anos de João Gilberto, hoje 10/06/2021 ❤️
Marcela Oyarce
💐♥️
Pablo Francisco G. Fernández
Música de ayer, de hoy y de siempre.
josé raimundo bezerra de menezes
Que suavidade e técnica para assimilar uma voz simples mas que expressa o que o coração diz
João Oliveira
Sem palavras pra definir este encontro !
gjp
exatamente 1:01
michael350p
I like how he’s playing different guitar chords and improvising the rhythm of the melody.
Vitor Olivio
Um cantinho e um violão
Este 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 com você perto de mim
Até o apagar da velha chama
E eu que era triste
Descrente deste mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é felicidade meu amor
O que é felicidade, o que é felicidade