Caipirinha
Peeping Tom (Feat. Bebel Gilberto) Lyrics
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it's obscene.
I wish I was there.
Far Away,
having fun, beneath the sun, my feet in the sand.
But here I am,
freezing cold, shovling snow,
but why should you care?
I wish I was there.
I wish I was there.
It always begins and never ends.
Winter breeze, antifreeze, screaming please,
I wish I was there.
Coacoa, chilled by snow.
All alone.
?????
But here I am.
Sweat and heat at the beach,
and your not my friend.
I wish I was there.
I wish I was there.
It always begins and never ends.
I wish I was there.
I wish I was there.
It always begins and never ends.
It always begins and never ends
"Caipirinha" is a Peeping Tom song that speaks to the desire to escape the dreariness of life and live instead in a sunny paradise. The theme is one of discontent and a wish to be somewhere else. The opening lines set the tone, as the singer expresses a longing to be in a dream or a less mundane reality. This longing is made more acute by the contrast between what the singer is experiencing - the cold and snow - and what they wish they were experiencing - the sun and warm sand. However, this longing has no end, as it "always begins and never ends."
The second verse is more abstract and metaphorical. The singer seems to be suffering from the isolation and loneliness of their situation, as represented by the "Coacoa, chilled by snow" - a reference perhaps to a drink that could warm the singer but is missing from their life. Interestingly, the next line is an abrupt and unexplained interruption, followed by a return to the original theme of sunshine and beaches.
The song seems to be about the constant human longing for something better, for a happier or more fulfilling life. The caipirinha, which is a Brazilian cocktail, represents the sunny and carefree life that the singer desires, while the cold and snow represent the dreary reality they are currently stuck in. The song is a melancholic reflection of this longing, encapsulating the idea that this desire for something better is something that is always present and never fully satisfied.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday it's a dream,
it's obscene.
Every day feels like an impossible dream, and it's almost unrealistically amazing.
I wish I was there.
Far Away,
having fun, beneath the sun, my feet in the sand.
I yearn to be in a tropical paradise, soaking up the sun and enjoying life to the fullest.
But here I am,
freezing cold, shovling snow,
but why should you care?
However, reality is harsh, and I am stuck here in the cold, shoveling snow, with nobody to empathize with me.
Winter breeze, antifreeze, screaming please,
I wish I was there.
The winter weather is unbearable, and I am begging to be transported to the ideal vacation destination.
Coacoa, chilled by snow.
All alone.
?????
The contrast between cocoa (a summer beverage) and the snow highlights my current loneliness and despair.
But here I am.
Sweat and heat at the beach,
and your not my friend.
I can only imagine myself sweating in the tropical heat while being surrounded by untrustworthy companions.
I wish I was there.
I still desire to be in an ideal paradise, far away from my current reality.
It always begins and never ends.
These feelings of longing and dissatisfaction are a never-ending cycle in my life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL ALLEN PATTON
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[Verse 1]
Everyday
Is a dream, it's obscene
I wish I was there
Far away
Having fun in the sun, my feet in the sand
But here I am
Freezing cold, shoveling snow
But why should you care?
[Chorus]
I wish I was there
I wish I was there
It always begins
And never ends
[Verse 2]
Winter breeze
And I freeze, screaming "Please"
I wish I was there
Cruel cold, chilled by snow
All alone, a stone in the air
But here I am
Sweat and heat at the beach
And you're not my friend
[Chorus]
I wish I was there
I wish I was there
It always begins and never ends
[Bridge]
Chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah
Chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah
Chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah
Chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah
Chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah
Chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah, chaka-ooh-ah
[Chorus]
I wish I was there
I wish I was there
It always begins and never ends
Never ends, never ends
I wish I was there
@chrisradstorgoff7715
It's similar. I questioned for a second but Patton and Bungle have been doing this since the early 90s.
Don't let that stop you tho.
I'd like to hear you out.
No jury has been out yet!
You're a smart fan. That's why I wrote back.
@davidshoe1461
Brasilidade total....música fodaaa
@arthurdiniz7469
Man, Patton makes world music, I love this guy!
@MeCooper
I used to think the lyrics where "I wish I was dead." not "I wish I was there." but like... In the end it turned out to be the same thing anyway. 🤣
(This is widower humor, Sorry.)
@Yoilandya
Pensa numa pessoa chorosa, sou eu. Mike Patton é um gênio!!! 🤌🏾❤
@jairosilva2824
Bebel Gilberto🇧🇷👏👏👏👏
@butMydesign
I once played Puck in a production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where we played this song and that line was my cue to enter every night.
@Zeppolino100
I remember snow in May when I lived in Portland, Maine and Troy, New York....At least it melts a lot faster than it does in January! But when it's falling, I used to go ballistic!
@cancerousordo6314
Gosh I love this song so much. So wonderful
@ortatherox
having fun, in the sun. My feet in the sand. But here I am, freezing cold, shoving snow.
@nathaliaciuca
And of course, the title. Caipirinha is a traditional brazilian drink (and Patton loves it!)