Ai No Corrida
Quincy Jones & Dune Lyrics


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I hold you, I touch you
In a maze can't find my way
I think you, I drink you
I'm being served you on a tray
You see girl
That's what I go through every day
Is this the way it should feel?
Pinch me, I'm dreaming
But if it is, don't let me know
I'm drowning, don't save me
It's just the way I'd like to go
You see girl
You thrill me, half kill me
That's what you do

Ai no corrida, that's where I am
You send me there
You dream is my command
Ai no corrida, I find myself
No other thought
Just you and nothing else
You and nothing else

Before my heart saw you
Each day was just another day
Night, the lonely interlude
Just came, then blew away
You know girl
Everything was come what may
Until you fell in my life

This spell I'm under has caught me
I'm in a daze
Your lightning and thunder
Sets my poor heart ablaze
You see girl
You thrill me, half kill me
That's what you do

Ai no corrida, that's where I am
You send me there
You dream is my command
Ai no corrida, I find myself
No other thought
Just you and nothing else
You and nothing else

I hold you, I touch you
In a maze can't find my way
I think you, I drink you
I'm being served you on a tray
You see girl
That's what I go through every day
Is this the way it should feel?

Pinch me, I'm dreaming
But if it is, don't let me know
I'm drowning, don't save me
It's just the way I'd like to go
You see girl
You thrill me, half kill me
That's what you do

Ai no corrida, that's where I am
You send me there
You dream is my command
Ai no corrida, I find myself
No other thought
Just you and nothing else
You and nothing else

Ai no corrida, that's where I am
You send me there
You dream is my command
Ai no corrida, I find myself




No other thought
Just you and nothing else

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Quincy Jones/Vania Borges's song "Ai No Corrida" are a representation of the often-confusing emotions and sensations that come with infatuation and overwhelming attraction. The singer describes feeling lost and unsure of how to navigate their emotions, describing themselves as being in a "maze" and relying on the other person to guide them. The intensity of their feelings is compared to being served on a tray and consuming the other person entirely. The singer knows that the other person has a hold on them and is simultaneously thrilled and afraid of the power they hold.


The title of the song, "Ai No Corrida," literally translates to "Love's Curved Path" and is a reference to an ancient Japanese art form called "Ai no Kōrida," which combines music, dance, and drama. The song itself was written by Chaz Jankel and Kenny Young and was first released by the British band, The Members, in 1981. Quincy Jones produced a cover of the song in 1981, which featured James Ingram on vocals, and then again in 1995, with Brazilian singer Vania Borges on vocals. The lyrics have been interpreted as a commentary on societal expectations of gender roles and the pressures that come with love and intimacy.


Line by Line Meaning

I hold you, I touch you In a maze can't find my way
I am lost without you, confused about where to go, but being near you brings me clarity and purpose.


I think you, I drink you I'm being served you on a tray
I am intoxicated by the thought of you, and I am grateful for every moment I get to spend with you.


You see girl That's what I go through every day Is this the way it should feel?
Every day I am filled with strong emotions and I question if this is what true love really feels like.


Pinch me, I'm dreaming But if it is, don't let me know I'm drowning, don't save me It's just the way I'd like to go You see girl You thrill me, half kill me That's what you do
I am so in love with you that I can't believe it's real, and even if it's not, I don't want to know. I am willingly falling deeply into this love and it's exhilarating and overwhelming.


Ai no corrida, that's where I am You send me there You dream is my command Ai no corrida, I find myself No other thought Just you and nothing else You and nothing else
With you, my love, I find myself in a place of pure bliss, where nothing else matters but you. I am willing to do anything to make your dreams come true.


Before my heart saw you Each day was just another day Night, the lonely interlude Just came, then blew away You know girl Everything was come what may Until you fell in my life
Before I met you, my life was empty and meaningless. Days went by without any purpose, and nights were just a lonely time to be alone. Nothing mattered until you came into my life.


This spell I'm under has caught me I'm in a daze Your lightning and thunder Sets my poor heart ablaze You see girl You thrill me, half kill me That's what you do
I am completely under your spell, I am confused and disoriented by my love for you. Your energy, passion and love ignite my heart, and sometimes it burns too hot to handle.


Ai no corrida, that's where I am You send me there You dream is my command Ai no corrida, I find myself No other thought Just you and nothing else You and nothing else
With you, my love, I find myself in a place of pure bliss, where nothing else matters but you. I am willing to do anything to make your dreams come true.


I hold you, I touch you In a maze can't find my way I think you, I drink you I'm being served you on a tray You see girl That's what I go through every day Is this the way it should feel?
I am lost without you, confused about where to go, but being with you brings me clarity and purpose. I am intoxicated by the thought of you, and I am grateful for every moment I get to spend with you. Every day, I ask myself if this is what true love really feels like.


Pinch me, I'm dreaming But if it is, don't let me know I'm drowning, don't save me It's just the way I'd like to go You see girl You thrill me, half kill me That's what you do
I am so in love with you that I can't believe it's real, and even if it's not, I don't want to know. I am willingly falling deeply into this love and it's exhilarating and overwhelming.


Ai no corrida, that's where I am You send me there You dream is my command Ai no corrida, I find myself No other thought Just you and nothing else You and nothing else
With you, my love, I find myself in a place of pure bliss, where nothing else matters but you. I am willing to do anything to make your dreams come true.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CHAZ JANKEL, KENNY YOUNG

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Comments from YouTube:

Alice Band

Brilliant! Still sounds as fresh as a daisy.

Richard Lyle

Yep, so full of fire!

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