Corcovado
Renato Velasco Lyrics


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Um cantinho e um violão
Este amor, uma canção
Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama

Muita calma pra pensar
E ter tempo pra sonhar

Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
O Redentor que lindo

Quero a vida sempre assim com você perto de mim
Até o apagar da velha chama

E eu que era triste
Descrente deste mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é felicidade meu amor





O que é felicidade, o que é felicidade

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Renato Velasco's song "Corcovado" is an expression of love and contentment. The singer speaks of a corner, a guitar, and a song - a simple setting that brings happiness to someone he loves. This verse sets the scene for a peaceful and romantic moment where the singer and his loved one can enjoy each other's company, surrounded by nothing else but their love and music. The second verse talks about the importance of taking things slowly and having time to dream. It suggests that the singer wants to savor this moment and not rush it. He wants to have a clear mind to think and to escape into his dreams, ideally with his loved one by his side.


The chorus of the song is a reflection on the view of the Corcovado mountain, which is home to the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The view is breathtaking, and the singer is grateful to have someone with whom he can share it. He expresses his desire to have a life like this forever, with his significant other always close by his side. The final verse expresses the transformation that occurred in the singer's life since he fell in love. He was once cynical and didn't believe in the happiness that this world could offer. However, since he found this love, he has discovered true happiness, and he cherishes it.


Overall, "Corcovado" is a romantic and optimistic song that captures the essence of life's simple pleasures and gratitude for the love of a significant other.


Line by Line Meaning

Um cantinho e um violão
A simple spot with a guitar


Este amor, uma canção
Our love is like a melody


Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
To bring joy to the one we love


Muita calma pra pensar
Plenty of time to think


E ter tempo pra sonhar
Time to dream and imagine


Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
From the window, you can see Corcovado


O Redentor que lindo
The Redeemer, how beautiful


Quero a vida sempre assim com você perto de mim
I want life to always be like this with you by my side


Até o apagar da velha chama
Until the old flame dies out


E eu que era triste
And I, who was sad


Descrente deste mundo
Disbelieving in this world


Ao encontrar você eu conheci
When I met you, I discovered


O que é felicidade meu amor
What true happiness is, my love


O que é felicidade, o que é felicidade
What true happiness is, what true happiness is




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim

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