Isn't She Lovely
K-EARTH 101 Lyrics
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Quando te achei em mim
E me perdi em você
Somos verso e poesia, outono e ventania
Praia e carioca
Somos pão e padaria, piano e melodia
Filme e pipoca
De dois corações, um só se fez
Can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far
Nesta noite o amor chegou
Chegou para ficar
E tudo está em harmonia e paz
Romance está no ar
Aleluia, Aleluia, Aleluia, Aleluia
Kiss me, out of the bearded barley
Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Swing, swing, (swing, swing) swing the spinning step
You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress
Oh, kiss me, beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me
Amor igual ao teu
Eu nunca mais terei
Amor que eu nunca vi igual
Que eu nunca mais verei
Amor que não se pede
Amor que não se mede
Que não se repete
Amor
Isn't she lovely?
Isn't she wonderful?
Isn't she pretty?
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
Making one as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love?
The lyrics to "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder are a beautiful reflection on love and the joy of experiencing its transformative power. The song begins with the lines "Vi que era amor / Quando te achei em mim / E me perdi em você," which translate to "I saw that it was love / When I found you in me / And got lost in you." These lines suggest that the singer discovered love within themselves and became fully immersed in it through their connection with another person.
The lyrics continue to describe the nature of their love, using metaphors to highlight their compatibility and harmony. They compare themselves to "verso e poesia / outono e ventania / praia e carioca," which means "verse and poetry / autumn and gust of wind / beach and Rio native." These metaphors illustrate the beautiful blend and balance they have found in their relationship.
The chorus of the song changes the perspective slightly, mentioning the phrase "Can you feel the love tonight?" which may be a reference to Elton John's song of the same name from the soundtrack of The Lion King. This line suggests that the love the singer is experiencing is so powerful and all-encompassing that it can be felt by everyone around them.
The second verse continues to express the enduring nature of their love, stating that it has arrived and is here to stay. The lines "Nesta noite o amor chegou / Chegou para ficar / E tudo está em harmonia e paz / Romance está no ar" can be translated as "Tonight, love has arrived / It has arrived to stay / And everything is in harmony and peace / Romance is in the air." These lines evoke a sense of bliss and contentment in their relationship.
The following sections of the song incorporate uplifting melodies and joyful expressions, with Stevie Wonder's signature soulful sound shining through. The lyrics continue to emphasize the uniqueness and incomparable nature of their love, stating "Amor igual ao teu / Eu nunca mais terei / Amor que eu nunca vi igual / Que eu nunca mais verei," which means "Love like yours / I will never have again / Love that I have never seen before / That I will never see again." These lines convey the depth and profound impact that this love has had on the singer's life.
Finally, the song concludes by celebrating the birth of a child, exclaiming "Isn't she lovely? / Isn't she wonderful? / Isn't she pretty? / Less than one minute old." This last verse is a tribute to the singer's daughter, who is described as being a product of this incredible love. It is a testament to the beauty and joy that love can bring into one's life.
Overall, "Isn't She Lovely" is a heartfelt and joyous ode to love and the transformative power it holds. It expresses the profound impact of love in all its forms and celebrates the happiness and harmony it can bring into one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Vi que era amor
I saw that it was love
Quando te achei em mim
When I found you within myself
E me perdi em você
And I lost myself in you
Somos verso e poesia, outono e ventania
We are verse and poetry, autumn and breeze
Praia e carioca
Beach and carioca
Somos pão e padaria, piano e melodia
We are bread and bakery, piano and melody
Filme e pipoca
Movie and popcorn
De dois corações, um só se fez
From two hearts, one was made
Um que vale mais que dois ou três
One that is worth more than two or three
Can you feel the love tonight?
Can you feel the love tonight?
It is where we are
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far
That we have come this far
Nesta noite o amor chegou
Love has arrived tonight
Chegou para ficar
It has come to stay
E tudo está em harmonia e paz
And everything is in harmony and peace
Romance está no ar
Romance is in the air
Aleluia, Aleluia, Aleluia, Aleluia
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Kiss me, out of the bearded barley
Kiss me, out of the bearded barley
Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Swing, swing, (swing, swing) swing the spinning step
Swing, swing, (swing, swing) swing the spinning step
You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress
You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress
Oh, kiss me, beneath the milky twilight
Oh, kiss me, beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand
Lift your open hand
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
The silver moon is sparkling
So kiss me
So kiss me
Amor igual ao teu
Love like yours
Eu nunca mais terei
I will never have again
Amor que eu nunca vi igual
Love that I have never seen before
Que eu nunca mais verei
That I will never see again
Amor que não se pede
Love that is not begged for
Amor que não se mede
Love that cannot be measured
Que não se repete
That doesn't repeat
Amor
Love
Isn't she lovely?
Isn't she lovely?
Isn't she wonderful?
Isn't she wonderful?
Isn't she pretty?
Isn't she pretty?
Less than one minute old
Less than one minute old
I never thought through love we'd be
I never thought that through love we would be
Making one as lovely as she
Creating someone as lovely as she
But isn't she lovely made from love?
But isn't she lovely made from love?
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@lisalowell2545
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