Desafinado
Julie London Lyrics


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Love is like a never ending melody
Poets have compared it to a symphony
A symphony conducted by the lighting of the moon
But our song of love is slightly out of tune

Once your kisses raised me to a fever pitch
Now the orchestration doesn't seem so rich
Seems to me you've changed the tune we used to sing
Like the bossa nova love should swing

We used to harmonize two souls in perfect time
Now the song is different and the words don't even rhyme
'Cause you forgot the melody
Our hearts would always croon
As so what good's a heart that's slightly out of tune?

Tune your heart with mine the way it used to be
Join with me in harmony and sing a song of loving
We're bound to get in tune again before too long
There'll be no desafinado when your heart belongs to me completely
So you won't be slightly out of tune you'll sing along with me
Sing along with me
Sing along with me





Sing along with me
Sing along with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Julie London's song "Desafinado" explores the theme of love and its complexities. The opening lines suggest that love is compared to a never-ending melody, with poets comparing it to a symphony. This metaphor implies that love is beautiful and harmonious, conducted by the gentle lighting of the moon. However, the following phrase, "our song of love is slightly out of tune," introduces a sense of discord or dissonance in the relationship.


The second stanza reflects on a change in the dynamics of the relationship. The singer recalls how their kisses once elevated their emotions to a feverish pitch, but now the orchestra of their love seems less vibrant. The tune they used to sing, like the bossa nova, a style of music known for its swinging rhythm, is now altered. The harmony they once shared has become disjointed, and the words no longer rhyme. The singer laments that their partner has forgotten the melody their hearts would always croon.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is like a never ending melody
Love is a beautiful and timeless experience


Poets have compared it to a symphony
Many poets have likened love to a harmonious and grand orchestral composition


A symphony conducted by the Lighting of the moon
Love is guided by the magical and romantic ambiance created by the moon's illumination


But our song of love is slightly out of tune
However, our love and connection have lost their perfect harmony


Once your kisses raised me to a fever pitch
In the past, your passionate kisses ignited intense emotions within me


Now the orchestration doesn't seem so rich
But now, the overall orchestration of our love feels lacking and less fulfilling


Seems to me you've changed the Tune we used to sing
It appears that you have altered the melody and rhythm of our once-shared love song


Like the bossa nova love should swing
Similar to the lively and rhythmic bossa nova music, love should have a vibrant and rhythmic flow


We used to harmonize two Souls in perfect time
In the past, our souls were perfectly synchronized and in harmony


Now the song is different and The words don't even rhyme
Now, our love song has changed, and the words no longer create a cohesive and meaningful connection


'Cause you forgot the melody our Hearts would always croon
Because you have forgotten the harmonious melody that our hearts used to sing


What good's a heart that's Slightly out of tune?
What value does a heart hold when it is no longer in perfect sync and harmony?


Tune your heart with mine the Way it used to be
Restore your heart's alignment with mine, just like it was in the past


Join with me in harmony and Sing a song of love
Come together with me in perfect harmony and let's create a beautiful love song together


We're bound to get in tune Again before too long
We are destined to find our harmony again, it is only a matter of time


There'll be no Desafinado when your Heart belongs to me completely
Once your heart is fully committed to me, there will be no dissonance or lack of harmony


Then you won't be slightly out of tune You'll sing along with me!
At that point, you will have found your perfect pitch and sing in harmony with me




Lyrics © Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda., CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonca

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Comments from YouTube:

shihlin1

What a SEXY voice paired to a great song!  PERFECT combination.  Likes of Julie London are not to be found again.

Mathew Molk

Not exactly bad looking either. Fantastic body to match. Never will be another one for sure

Lelio Martins

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2ndEndingVintage

NIce version, Julie does justice to this one....

Nellie K. Adaba

Yes

Dwayne McDowell

what a deep sexy and well toned voice.....♡♡♡

Мобильные игры

Музыка Жбииа это образец музыкальной культуры и тонкого вкуса.

gordon kemp

Top notch.

Normalized Insanity

Too good...thank you XXX

Ranger Quiet

Was brought here by a reference in the Daisy Kutter comic. (She says it's her favourite tune). Was not disappointed.

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