The Girl From Ipanema (45 rpm
Stan Getz/Jo縊 Gilberto Lyrics
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The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes
Goes a-a-a-h
When she walks she's like a samba
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
How can I tell her I love her
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
But each day as she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, I smile, but she
Doesn't see. She just doesn't see
No, she just doesn't
The lyrics of "The Girl from Ipanema" describe an enchanting woman from the Brazilian neighborhood of Ipanema, who captures the attention of everyone around her as she walks along. She is described as tall, tan, young, and lovely, with a graceful samba-like walk that mesmerizes those who see her. As she passes by, everyone stops to take notice, their breaths taken away in admiration. However, while the singer watches her longingly, she remains unaware of his affections. He laments his inability to express his love, despite wanting to give his heart to her.
The song captures the essence of the Brazilian concept of "saudade," a feeling of longing and melancholy nostalgia for something or someone that may never be attainable. The lyrics describe the universal experience of unrequited love and the pain of watching someone from afar, knowing that they will never return the love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema is tall, has tanned skin, is youthful and beautiful
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl from Ipanema takes a stroll
And when she passes, each one she passes goes a-a-a-h
Every person who sees her is mesmerized and attracted to her
When she walks she's like a samba
She walks with rhythm and grace, like a samba dance
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Her walk is smooth and soft, with a subtle movement
That when she passes, each one she passes goes a-a-a-h
Everyone who sees her is left spellbound
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
I look at her with a heavy heart
How can I tell her I love her
I am in love with her and don't know how to express my feelings to her
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
I am willing to give everything for her love
But each day as she walks to the sea
Every day, she walks towards the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at me
She doesn't notice me and her attention is elsewhere
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl from Ipanema takes a stroll
And when she passes, I smile, but she
I grin when she walks by, but she
Doesn't see. She just doesn't see
Does not acknowledge my presence
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CINDY WILSON, CYNTHIA WILSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND, RICKY WILSON, ROBERT WALDROP
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Big Possum
Just love her voice, and Stan... well
This is heaven on a summer day
Isma
garota de Ipanema lindo em todas as línguas mas principalmente em português
james2tan
damn... this song is soooo addicting... CANT GET HER VOICE OFF MY MIND!
Barry I. Grauman
Because Verve/MGM believed listeners [and disc jockeys] wouldn't "sit through" the original 5:22 version featured on the album if it were released on "45" (especially Joao's Portugese lyrics and most of Stan's sax solo in the middle) in order for the song to become a hit, it was edited into its "choice parts"...and did become a hit record. Eventually, the full-length version WAS issued on "45" in the '80s....
Angelique Collins
I'm glad this abbreviated version was a hit but I think it could have been edited a little bit better.
SGelovani
oh ohhh wooowww!! I love my life, because I feel bossa nova!!
AJG
I always thought they edited too much out
Evan Richard
jet life.
Guns Cars and Digits
Is this the 200 gram pressing?
COART_OFICIAL
Holaaa nose como llege aca