Àgua De Beber
Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum Lyrics


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Eu quis amar, mas tive medo
E quis salvar meu coração
Mas o amor sabe um segredo
O medo pode matar o seu coração

Água de beber
Água de beber, camará
Água de beber
Água de beber, camará

Eu nunca fiz coisa tão certa
Entrei pra escola do perdão
A minha casa vive aberta
Abri todas as portas do coração

Água de beber
Água de beber, camará




Água de beber
Água de beber, camará

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Quarteto Jobim-Morelenbaum's song "Água de Beber" speak of the struggles of love and fear in relationships. The first verse talks about the desire to love and protect one's heart, but recognizing that fear can undermine that love and even lead to heartbreak. The lyrics suggest that love holds secrets that can be discovered by overcoming fear.


The chorus, "Água de Beber," means "water to drink" in Portuguese. The water is used as a metaphor for love, suggesting that love is something that refreshes and sustains us. In this sense, the song emphasizes the importance of love in our lives.


The second verse speaks to personal growth and forgiveness. The singer states that they have "never done anything so right" as entering the "school of forgiveness." By opening their heart to forgiveness, the singer has also opened their home to others, inviting them in through "all the doors of their heart." The lyrics suggest that love and forgiveness are interconnected, and that opening oneself to one can lead to the other.


Overall, "Água de Beber" is a song about the challenges and rewards of love. It suggests that love requires vulnerability and trust, and that fear can hold us back from experiencing its wonders. The song encourages listeners to open their hearts to love and forgiveness, and to see the beauty in doing so.


Line by Line Meaning

Eu quis amar, mas tive medo
I wanted to love, but I was afraid


E quis salvar meu coração
And I wanted to save my heart


Mas o amor sabe um segredo
But love knows a secret


O medo pode matar o seu coração
Fear can kill your heart


Água de beber
Water to drink


Água de beber, camará
Water to drink, friend


Eu nunca fiz coisa tão certa
I have never done anything so right


Entrei pra escola do perdão
I joined the school of forgiveness


A minha casa vive aberta
My house is always open


Abri todas as portas do coração
I opened all the doors of my heart




Writer(s): A.c. Jobim, V. De Moraes

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