The two have reunited multiple occasions, the most recent being their 2008 album, No Regrets.
Rio De Janeiro
Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Lyrics
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I can't believe your really gonna leave this town
everyone knows, I can't make a move with you
your turnin' my whole world, upside-down
and I get a feelin' that I've seen the last of you, Rio De Janeior Blue
The salty air, your wind-blown hair, reflection on a dream
thoughts of you with who knows who, flowin' through me like a stream
help me lose my soul, in your song
and I get a feelin', that I've seen that last of you, Rio De Janeiro Blue,
Rio De Janeiro Blue
(Insturmental Bridge)
Months go by, I wounder why, I'm left here on my own
could it be my destiny, is to live this life alone
these dark and rainy days have turned me cold
long and sleepless nights, gettin' on
and I get a feelin' that I've seen the last of you, Rio De Janeiro Blue,
Rio De Janeiro Blue
Rio.... Rio, De Janeiro Blue
Long and sleepless nights, gettin' on
Rio......... Rio
The overall tone of Randy Crawford's song Rio de Janeiro Blue is melancholic and pensive. The verse begins with the clouds approaching, as the singer realizes her lover is leaving her. She expresses her helplessness in not being able to hold onto her partner, and her world has turned upside down. She then reminisces about the beautiful moments they spent together, like walking along a beach in Brazil on a windy day, and listening to Brazilian music together. The strings in the instrumental bridge evoke the feeling of nostalgia and powerfully capture the message of longing for something that has been lost. The singer sings about her struggles to cope with the loss of her partner, as she wonders if it's her destiny to live life alone. The last repetition of "Rio... Rio" seems to bring the song to a close on a sad note.
In summary, Randy Crawdford's Rio De Janeiro Blue is a narrative of a woman experiencing heartbreak, reminiscing about the good times which she shared with her lover in Brazil. She is shown struggling to come to terms with the loss of her partner, which takes an emotional toll on her. The song highlights how someone's place too holds an important spot in one's heart, and memories of time spent in a specific location can be overpowering.
Line by Line Meaning
The clouds come-a creepin' and you got me weepin' this moment
I can't believe you are going to leave town and it makes me sad.
everyone knows, I can't make a move with you
People know that I am not good for you and we can't be together.
your turnin' my whole world, upside-down
You are changing my life in a significant way and it's making me uncomfortable.
and I get a feelin' that I've seen the last of you, Rio De Janeiro Blue
I have a sense that I won't see you or this place again.
The salty air, your wind-blown hair, reflection on a dream
I am thinking of you and how beautiful you looked with the ocean breeze blowing through your hair.
thoughts of you with who knows who, flowin' through me like a stream
I can't stop thinking about you being with someone else and it's overwhelming me.
Brazilian serenades, linger on
The music of Brazil is surrounding me and reminding me of you.
help me lose my soul, in your song
The music is so powerful that it's helping me forget my problems and lose myself in the moment.
Months go by, I wounder why, I'm left here on my own
Time has passed and I'm still alone, wondering why things turned out this way.
could it be my destiny, is to live this life alone
I'm starting to think that maybe being alone is just my fate in life.
these dark and rainy days have turned me cold
The weather and my loneliness are making me feel numb and empty.
and I get a feelin' that I've seen the last of you, Rio De Janeiro Blue
Once again, I have a sense that I won't see you or this place again.
Long and sleepless nights, gettin' on
I'm having trouble sleeping and the nights are feeling longer and lonelier.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN HAENY, RICHARD TORRANCE
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