Corcovado
Señor Coconut And His Orchestra Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Señor Coconut And His Orchestra's song "Corcovado" are a romantic and dreamy ode to falling in love and finding true happiness. The first verse describes a simple setup of a guitar and a corner, and the power of music to bring joy to those in love. The second verse talks about the importance of taking time to think and dream, and how the view of the Corcovado mountain and its Christ Redeemer statue can inspire and soothe the mind.
The chorus expresses the desire to always have the loved one close, until the flame of passion fades away. The final verse talks about the transformative power of love, and how it can bring happiness to even the most jaded and cynical of hearts. The repeated question "O que é felicidade?" (what is happiness?) suggests that the singer has found the answer through love, but also acknowledges that happiness is a subjective and elusive concept.
Overall, the lyrics to "Corcovado" paint a picture of a blissful and peaceful romance, set against the backdrop of a beautiful natural and cultural symbol. The song invites the listener to join in the celebration of love and its ability to bring meaning and joy to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Um cantinho e um violão
A small, intimate space with a guitar, a symbol of music and artistry
Este amor, uma canção
This love is like a beautiful song, full of passion and emotion
Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
To bring happiness to the one you love, and to share that joy together
Muita calma pra pensar
The need for calm and peace in order to think clearly and reflect on life
E ter tempo pra sonhar
The importance of taking time to dream and imagine possibilities for the future
Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
Looking out the window, one can see the majesty of the Corcovado mountain in all its beauty
O Redentor que lindo
Referring to the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado, symbolizing hope and redemption
Quero a vida sempre assim com você perto de mim
Expressing a desire for a life always full of love and companionship with the person they love
Até o apagar da velha chama
Until the end of time, when the passion and intensity of the love they share may no longer burn as bright
E eu que era triste
Reflecting on a past of sadness and loneliness
Descrente deste mundo
Distrustful and disillusioned with the world and its problems
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
Upon finding the person they love, they have discovered
O que é felicidade meu amor
The true meaning of happiness and fulfillment in life, found in the love they share with their partner
O que é felicidade, o que é felicidade
Repeating the line to emphasize the newfound understanding and appreciation of happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, ANTONIO CARLOS BRASILEIRO DE A JOBIM
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