Corcovado
Lydia Gray Lyrics


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Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
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, untill the final flicker of lifes ember.
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.





Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Lydia Gray's Corcovado set the mood for a peaceful and serene environment. The lyrics "Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar," paint a picture of tranquility and relaxation. The singer is lost in a moment of reflection, strumming on their guitar, and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The second line "Floating in the silence that surrounds us," indicates that the singer is not alone, and someone is sharing the moment with them.


The lyrics progress to describe the thoughts and dreams of the singer. They walk quietly by streams, gaze upon the mountains and the sea, and are content with the beauty of the world around them. The lyrics go on to say that the singer has found love, and it has given them a meaning to their existence. The phrase "I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only a bitter tragic joke," exemplifies the depth of the singer's despair before finding love. The lyrics conclude with the singer expressing their desire to be with their loved one until the end of their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
Peaceful moments spent under the night sky, playing soft notes on my guitar


Floating in the silence that surrounds us
Embracing the peacefulness of the quiet atmosphere around us


Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window looking on the mountains and the sea.
Meditative contemplation and walks along gentle streams, while taking in a breathtaking view of mountains and ocean from a nearby window


How lovely! this is where i want to be.
Expressing a strong desire to stay in this tranquil setting


Here, with you so close to me, untill the final flicker of lifes ember.
Celebrating the intimacy of being close with a loved one, until the end of one's life


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.
Reflecting on the past of feeling lost and alone, with a hopeless outlook on life, but finding a newfound purpose and fulfillment through love




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS BRASILEIRO DE A JOBIM

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