The Girl From Ipanema
Stan Getz & Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes, “ah"
That swings so cool and sways so gently
That when she passes, each one she passes goes, “ah”
Oh, but he watches so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her?
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
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 smiles, but she doesn’t see
Oh, but he watches her so sadly
How can he tell her he loves her?
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
But each day when she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead not at he
Tall and tanned and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smiles, but she doesn’t see
She just doesn’t see
No, she doesn’t see
But she doesn’t see
She doesn’t see
No, she doesn’t see
The Girl From Ipanema is a classic bossa nova song that tells the story of a beautiful girl who captivates everyone's attention as she walks down the streets of Rio de Janeiro. The lyrics describe her physical attributes and the way she moves with such grace and elegance that everyone who sees her can't help but let out a sigh of admiration. However, the focus of the song shifts to a man who is deeply in love with her but is too afraid to tell her so. He watches her every day as she walks to the sea, hoping to find the courage to confess his love, but all he can do is smile at her as she walks by without ever looking his way.
The lyrics paint a picture of unrequited love, the pain and sadness of the man who longs for the girl but knows that he can never have her. The contrast between her beauty and his longing creates a sense of melancholy that is at the heart of the song. The melody and rhythm of The Girl From Ipanema perfectly capture the essence of bossa nova, a style of music that originated in Brazil in the late 1950s and became popular around the world. The blending of jazz and samba rhythms and the use of Portuguese lyrics gave bossa nova a unique sound that captured the imagination of musicians and fans alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tanned and young and lovely
The girl is physically attractive, with tanned skin, standing tall and young.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The girl walks around the neighborhood where she is known.
And when she passes, each one she passes goes, “ah”
People admire her as she passes by, exhaling a sigh out of admiration.
That swings so cool and sways so gently
She walks gracefully and calmly that looks good.
Oh, but he watches so sadly
A man who secretly loves her watches her in despair.
How can he tell her he loves her?
He is unsure of how to express his feelings to her.
Yes, he would give his heart gladly
Despite his doubt, he is willing to give everything to her.
But each day when she walks to the sea
Every day, she takes a walk to the ocean.
She looks straight ahead not at he
She does not notice him watching her from afar.
And when she passes, he smiles, but she doesn’t see
He smiles when she passes but she misses it because she doesn't acknowledge him.
She just doesn’t see
The girl is unaware of the man's affection towards her.
No, she doesn’t see
The girl is unaware of the man's presence.
But she doesn’t see
The girl is ignorant of the man who silently admires her.
She doesn’t see
The girl is oblivious to the man crushing on her.
No, she doesn’t see
The girl is not aware of the man watching her.
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