In addition to Jobim's group, Paula Morelenbaum and her husband have been part of Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum with Antônio Carlos Jobim's son, Paulo Jobim, and grandson, Daniel Jobim. She has also been in the trio Morelenbaum2/Sakamoto with her husband and with Japanese composer and keyboardist 坂本龍一.
Tango
Paula Morelenbaum Lyrics
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But that was just another trick of fate
Playing with my life.
There have been some times
I was so tied up
And I said to myself: "Gotta break it all,"
But didn't really try
Two hearts beating
Nothing changes
My Antarctica
You can make your rhymes and paint your rules
In black an white for me to memorize
Never understand
And there will be times
For a thousand vows
A thousand promises we forgot
To be realized
Two hearts beating
In this place you made you know
Nothing changes
My Antarctica
One life pumping
We make love to make our ...
And we ....
My Antarctica
We'll keep the rhythm going and we'll remember
We'll keep the laughter flowing and we'll remember
We'll let the music jangle and we'll remember
Two hearts beating
In this place you made you know
Nothing changes
My Antarctica
One life pumping
We make love to make our ...
And we ...
My Antarctica
This is what we made you know
I will stay here
In Antarctica
And you will
Stay here
With me
The song "Tango in 2-3" by Paula Morelenbaum talks about the complexities and uncertainties of life, and how no matter what happens, some things will never change. The opening lines "Once I thought that I was in control, But that was just another trick of fate, Playing with my life" suggest the singer's realization that life is unpredictable and that despite all their efforts to control it, fate still plays a significant role.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about the times they have been tied up and wanted to break free but didn't try hard enough. The lines "Two hearts beating, In this place you made you know, Nothing changes, My Antarctica" can be interpreted in many ways, but it is likely that the singer is referring to the metaphorical "Antarctica" - an isolated and frozen place where nothing changes, and that is where they find solace.
The chorus talks about the two hearts beating and the life pumping, symbolizing the intensity and passion of love, and how it is what keeps them going even amidst the chaos of life. The final lines "I will stay here, in Antarctica, and you will stay here with me" signify that the singer has found peace and stability in their own isolated world, and that they want their loved one to stay with them in that space.
Overall, the song presents a powerful message about the uncertainties and complexities of life, but also highlights the significance of love and how it can provide a sense of security and stability even in the toughest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I thought that I was in control
I used to think that I had power over my life.
But that was just another trick of fate
However, that was just an unexpected occurrence of destiny.
Playing with my life.
That played with the outcome of my life.
There have been some times
At some points in my life
I was so tied up
I felt trapped
And I said to myself: "Gotta break it all,"
So I convinced myself to break free from that entrapment.
But didn't really try
However, I didn't make a real effort to do it.
Two hearts beating
Two people loving each other
In this place you made you know
In the world that you created
Nothing changes
Nothing ever alters
My Antarctica
The sheltered haven that provides safety and love.
You can make your rhymes and paint your rules
You can create your own standards and regulations.
In black an white for me to memorize
In straightforward terms for me to learn by heart.
Never understand
I will never fully comprehend
And there will be times
There could be instances
For a thousand vows
When we make numerous promises
A thousand promises we forgot
But we end up forgetting most of them.
To be realized
To become reality.
One life pumping
The only life we have that is always active.
We make love to make our ...
We showcase our love for each other by...
And we ...
And we shall remain doing that forever.
We'll keep the rhythm going and we'll remember
We'll embrace the music of life and reminisce
We'll keep the laughter flowing and we'll remember
We'll make sure that we always have a hearty laugh and never forget it.
We'll let the music jangle and we'll remember
We'll keep the music playing and never forget the memories attached to it.
This is what we made you know
This is our creation, our product.
I will stay here
I will remain here
In Antarctica
In this place of comfort and love.
And you will
And you, my love
Stay here
Shall remain here always, beside me.
With me
As my companion and life partner.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FERNANDO APONTE, RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, TAEKO ONUKI
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