Desafinado
Salena Jones & Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics

The song "Desafinado" by Salena Jones and Antonio Carlos Jobim addresses the notion of being deemed out of tune or off-key in love and in life. The lyrics express the pain caused by being labeled as imperfect or different. The line "Se você disser que eu desafino, amor" translates to "If you say that I am off-key, my love."

The singer acknowledges that being seen as out of tune causes immense pain, emphasizing that only those who possess exceptional hearing can distinguish such subtle imperfections. The phrase "Só privilegiados têm ouvido igual ao seu" reveals the singer's belief that only a select few have the ability to comprehend their unique melody.

Furthermore, the lyrics touch upon the criticism and judgments faced by the singer for their unconventional behavior and anti-musical demeanor. The phrase "Se você insiste em classificar, Meu comportamento anti-musical" indicates that the singer faces accusations of not conforming to traditional musical norms. However, the singer counters these claims by arguing that their style is bossa nova, a genre known for its natural and effortless qualities.

The next verse dives deeper into the emotional realm of those who are considered to be off-key. The phrase "O que você não sabe nem sequer pressente, É que os desafinados também têm um coração" reveals a hidden truth—despite being labeled as imperfect or different, those who are off-key also possess genuine emotions and a beating heart. It highlights the misconception that being out of tune equals a lack of depth or feeling.

Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take on a more personal note, referring to a specific individual. Mentioning photographing this person with a Rolleyflex camera and their subsequent ingratitude, the singer contrasts their actions with the love they have for them. This love is accentuated as the greatest love they could possibly find, portrayed through the line "Este é o maior que você pode encontrar, viu?" It suggests that despite any shortcomings or imperfections, the love they offer is unmatched.

In the closing lines, the lyrics remind the listener of a crucial aspect that the person with their music has forgotten—the imperfect hearts of those who are off-key. The phrase "Que no peito dos desafinados, No fundo do peito bate calado, No peito dos desafinados, Também bate um coração" highlights that, deep in the hearts of those deemed as off-key, there beats a silent heart. This supports the idea that even though they may be labeled as different or imperfect, they still possess the ability to love and feel deeply.