Meditation
Maria Luiza Jobim Lyrics

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In my loneliness
When you're gone and I'm all by myself
And I need your caress
I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Though you're far away
I have only to close my eyes

And you are back to stay
I just close my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings

Yes I love you so
And that for me is all I need to know
I will wait for you
'Til the sun falls from out of the sky
For what else can I do
I will wait for you

Meditating how sweet life will be
When you come back to me

Overall Meaning

These lyrics beautifully convey the feelings of longing and love that one experiences when being separated from a loved one. The singer expresses their loneliness when the person they love is not around, and how the thought of that person's touch can make their loneliness disappear. The imagery of closing their eyes and visualizing the presence of their loved one emphasizes the power of their imagination and the way it helps to overcome the sadness of missing them.

The singer declares their love for the person and acknowledges that knowing they love each other is enough for them. They are willing to wait for as long as it takes, even if it means waiting until the sun falls from the sky. The act of meditating on the sweetness of life when that person returns suggests that the singer finds solace and hope in imagining a future together.

Overall, these lyrics capture the universal experience of missing someone deeply and the power of love and imagination in transcending distance and loneliness.

Line by Line Meaning

In my loneliness
During the times when I am alone and feeling lonely

When you're gone and I'm all by myself
When you are not here with me and I am completely alone

And I need your caress
And I long for your touch

I just think of you
I simply imagine about you

And the thought of you holding me near
And the idea of you embracing me closely

Makes my loneliness soon disappear
Makes my feeling of loneliness vanish quickly

Though you're far away
Even though you are distant

I have only to close my eyes
I just have to shut my eyes

And you are back to stay
And you instantly return to be with me forever

I just close my eyes
I simply shut my eyes

And the sadness that missing you brings
And the sadness that arises from your absence