Klaus Wunderlich (born June 18, 1931 in Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany -- died O… Read Full Bio ↴Klaus Wunderlich (born June 18, 1931 in Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany -- died October 28, 1997 at Engen in the Hegau near Lake Constance, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) was a German musician.

Wunderlich played the Hammond organ and created his own electronic sound. He was open to different music styles and played classic, operetta, musical as well as popular music. He sold more than 20 million records all over the world and received 13 golden albums. He has something of a cult following, and pops up from time to time in the playlists of contemporary dj's. Some of his work is very kitsch, some downright silly, and you will find him in dollar bins the world over. The sounds he created on the keyboard are very catchy and get one "going".

Recorded at least one album under the alias Chris Waxman for Western audiences.

The Girl From Ipanema
Klaus Wunderlich Lyrics

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Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah

When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah

(Ooh) But he watch her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes I would give my heart gladly
But each day, that she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he

Tall, (and) tan, (and) young, (and) lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see

(Doesn't see)
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Klaus Wunderlich's rendition of "The Girl From Ipanema" paint a picture of a beautiful woman who goes for a walk in Ipanema. She is described as tall, tan, young, and lovely, and her walk is compared to a samba, which sways gently and coolly. As she walks by, she catches the attention of everyone, and they all go "ah." The singer watches her as she walks by, but he does so sadly because he love her, and he doesn't know how to tell her. Every day, she walks to the sea, and he would gladly give his heart to her, but she never looks his way.

The lyrics capture a sense of longing, unrequited love, and the beauty of the girl from Ipanema. The song has become a classic, and it has been covered by many artists in different languages. It is an iconic representation of bossa nova music and has helped to popularize this genre of music globally. Through its simplicity, the song captures the essence of the Brazilian way of life, and its popularity endures to this day.

Line by Line Meaning

Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl is tall, tanned, and in her youth, and is beautiful.

The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl walks along the streets of Ipanema.

And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
Every time she passes a person, they make a sound of admiration.

When she walks, she's like a samba
She walks in a way that resembles the rhythm of a samba.

That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her walk is smooth and relaxed.

That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
People can't help but to admire her as she walks by.

(Ooh) But he watch her so sadly
Someone is watching her with sadness in their heart.

How can he tell her he loves her
This person wants to tell the girl he loves her, but he doesn't know how.

Yes I would give my heart gladly
He is willing to give his heart to her.

But each day, that she walks to the sea
Every day she walks to the sea.

She looks straight ahead, not at he
She doesn't look at him when she passes by.

Tall, (and) tan, (and) young, (and) lovely
She is tall, tanned, young, and beautiful.

The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl walks along the streets of Ipanema.

And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
This person smiles when she passes, but she doesn't notice him.

(Doesn't see)
She doesn't see him.

(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
She never notices him when she walks by.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes

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