Aldrich's albums are usually pretty , easy listening,but if you haven't heard one, it's worth spending up to three bucks to own your own little bit of authentic 60s experience. Not the Haight-Ashbury-Woodstock-Jimi Hendrix kind of experience, but the experience most people had. What he produced entertained millions, although obviously not cutting edge music. Put on Ronnie's take on "Music to Watch Girls By" and you can imagine yourself strolling down the aisle at the A&P or shopping for school clothes at J.C. Penney. Or riding an elevator to your dad's office. Or waiting at the Omaha Airport. Who needs Eastern philosophy to get blissed out?
Born at Erith , Kent, U K, 15th February 1916, educated in Folkestone and proved musically talented as he learnt to play the piano aged only 3 !!! After his musical career he retired to the Isle of Man, where he died, from prostate cancer, aged 77, on the 30th September 1993.
The Girl From Ipanema
Ronnie Aldrich Lyrics
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The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes I would give my heart gladly
But each day, that she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Tall, (and) tan, (and) young, (and) lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
(Doesn't see)
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
Ronnie Aldrich's song "Girl From Ipanema" is a poetic tribute to a beautiful young woman who walks along the streets of Ipanema, a coastal neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this girl, describing her as tall, tan and young, with a gentle swaying samba-like walk that catches the attention of every passerby. As she walks, men gaze at her longingly, but she remains oblivious to their gaze, only focusing on the sea ahead.
The third verse of the song introduces a romantic element, revealing that the singer is one of the men who watches the girl from Ipanema with sadness. He is deeply in love with her, yet unable to express his feelings, as she never looks his way. He longs to give her his heart, but knows that his love is unrequited.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema is an incredibly attractive young woman with ideal physical features
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
She is frequently out walking around town, presumably to run errands, exercise, or just enjoy the scenery
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
Her beauty is so captivating that everyone who sees her can't help but audibly express their awe or admiration upon seeing her
When she walks, she's like a samba
Her gait or posture while walking resembles the style and rhythm of the popular Brazilian samba dance, further highlighting her grace and physical appeal
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her movements while sashaying down the street are incredibly smooth, fluid, and effortless, further adding to her allure
But he watch her so sadly
One particular admirer watches her with a heavy heart, likely due to his unrequited love for her
How can he tell her he loves her
Despite his feelings, he struggles with how to communicate or express his affection to her
Yes I would give my heart gladly
He is so smitten with her that he would willingly offer his heart or everything he has to win her over
But each day, that she walks to the sea
She has a regular routine where she walks to the ocean, presumably for leisure or relaxation purposes
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Despite being in close proximity to him, she intentionally avoids making eye contact or acknowledging his presence, further emphasizing her lack of interest in him
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
Despite feeling happy or content in her presence, his attempts to display this emotion or positive attitude are ultimately in vain because she remains indifferent to him
(Doesn't see)
The artist repeats the line for emphasis to highlight the artist's lack of visibility in the girl's eyes
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
This final line reinforces the singer's sense of helplessness and longing due to the girl's obliviousness or lack of interest
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