Girl
Lisa Ono & Joao Donato Lyrics
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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
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)
The song "The Girl from Ipanema" tells the story of a young woman who walks along the streets of Ipanema, captivating every person who crosses her path. She is described as tall, tan, young, and lovely, with a samba-like walk that draws everyone's attention. People can't help but follow her with their eyes and feel enchanted by her beauty. However, there is one person who watches her so sadly, someone who is deeply in love with her but cannot bring himself to confess his feelings. He admires her from afar and longs to give her his heart, but she never seems to notice him. She walks straight ahead, fixated on her own thoughts and the sea that awaits her.
This song has become an iconic representation of Brazil and the Bossa Nova style, which originated in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1950s. It was composed by Brazilian musicians Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, with English lyrics written by Norman Gimbel. The song was originally titled "Garota de Ipanema" and was first performed by João Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, and Jobim. However, it was later popularized by the recording by Stan Getz and João Gilberto, featuring Astrud Gilberto on vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tan and young and lovely
She is a beautiful young lady who is tall, tan, and breathtaking.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
She walks around Ipanema as part of her daily routine.
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
People cannot help but take notice of her striking appearance when she crosses their paths.
When she walks, she's like a samba
Her movements are as lively and contagious as a samba dance.
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her motions are smooth and graceful with just the right amount of swagger.
That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
People cannot help but take notice of her striking appearance when she crosses their paths.
(Ooh) But he watch her so sadly
The observer watches her with a yearning and a sense of sorrow.
How can he tell her he loves her
He wonders how he can confess his love to her.
Yes I would give my heart gladly
He declares that he would willingly give his heart to her without reservation or hesitation.
But each day, that she walks to the sea
She walks towards the ocean every day, and he watches her longingly.
She looks straight ahead, not at he
She ignores his presence and walks past him without paying attention.
Tall, (and) tan, (and) young, (and) lovely
She is a beautiful young lady who is tall, tan, and breathtaking.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
She walks around Ipanema as part of her daily routine.
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
He smiles when she crosses his path, but she doesn't notice because she is oblivious to his longing for her.
(Doesn't see)
She does not see him at all, not even in his dreams.
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
She is not aware of him, and he knows that she will never acknowledge his feelings for her.
Lyrics © GRACEFUL SAMBA MUSIC
Written by: BOLA SETE
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