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Stan Getz (born Stanley Gayetzky February 2, 1927 in Philadelphia - died June 6, 1991 in Malibu, California) was an American jazz musician. He is considered one of the greatest tenor saxophone players of all time.
João Gilberto (born João Gilberto Prado Pereira de Oliveira on June 10, 1931 in the town of Juazeiro, Bahia - died 6 July 2019 (aged 88) in Rio de Janeiro, RJ)) was a Brazilian musician and considered one of the co-creators of bossa nova.
Astrud Gilberto (born Astrud Weinert, the daughter of a Brazilian mother and a German father, on March 30, 1940, in Bahia, Brazil) is a Brazilian singer known for her samba and bossa nova music, including the Grammy Award-winning song "The Girl from Ipanema".
Antônio Carlos Jobim (born in January 25, 1927 in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - died 8 December 1994 (aged 67) in New York, NY), also known as Tom Jobim, was a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, pianist and guitarist. He was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style.
Para Machuchar Meu Coracao
Stan Getz & João Gilberto Lyrics
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Que o nosso lar desmoronou
Meu sabiá, meu violão
E uma cruel desilusão
Foi tudo que ficou
Ficou
Pra machucar meu coração
Que o nosso lar desmoronou
Meu sabiá, meu violão
E uma cruel desilusão
Foi tudo que ficou
Ficou
Pra machucar meu coração
Quem sabe, não foi bem melhor assim
Melhor pra você e melhor pra mim
A vida é uma escola que a gente precisa aprender
A ciência de viver pra não sofrer
The lyrics of Para Machuchar Meu Coração express the pain of losing a loved one and a home. The singer has been living in a situation of heartbreak for a year and a half and he only has his guitar and memories left. The lines "Meu sabiá, meu violão" refers to a type of Brazilian thrush bird known for its beautiful song and to the guitar the singer has been playing for consolation. The songwriters are clever in creating a connection between nature and music to convey sadness and melancholy. The feeling of loss is palpable throughout the song.
The lyrics also hint at the idea of letting go and accepting that the breakup might have been for the best. The line “Quem sabe, não foi bem melhor assim” means “Who knows, maybe it was better this way” and shows a willingness to move on and find a new path. The songwriters suggest that life is a school that one needs to understand to avoid suffering. Para Machuchar Meu Coração is a reflection on the challenges of love and loss, the power of music as therapy in dark moments, and the human need to find meaning in pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Tá fazendo um ano e meio, amor
It’s been a year and a half, my love,
Que o nosso lar desmoronou
since our home fell apart.
Meu sabiá, meu violão
My sabiá bird, my guitar,
E uma cruel desilusão
and a cruel disillusionment
Foi tudo que ficou
were all that remained,
Ficou
remained
Pra machucar meu coração
to hurt my heart.
Quem sabe, não foi bem melhor assim
Who knows, maybe it was better this way,
Melhor pra você e melhor pra mim
better for you and better for me.
A vida é uma escola que a gente precisa aprender
Life is a school that we need to learn from,
A ciência de viver pra não sofrer
the science of living to avoid suffering.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ary Barroso
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@botjao
Translation:
To hurt my heart
It's been a year and a half, love
That our home collapsed
My bird, my guitar
And a cruel disillusionment
It was all that stayed
Stayed,
To hurt my heart (2x)
Who knows, if it was much better this way
Better for you and better for me
Life is a school where people need to learn
The science of living to not suffer
@adam3d851
This by far is the most beautifully executed piece of music ever created by the Getz and Gilberto in my opinion.
@aguaguadro7687
tipo, fds, seu gringo
@lucas124578895623
Idem... It's true
@vibraharp226
I agree. While other songs on the album are beautiful, and far more well-known, (Ipanema, Corcovado, Desafinado) this is achingly sublime. It is tender and heartfelt, and has a beautifully-crafted series of chord changes. It's a masterpiece of a love song.
@martindalmasi5340
Yes
@antoniopedrotourinho2284
You are absolutely correct.
@waynestone9154
Soy cubano. Músico y viejo. Este tema en mi humilde opinión es PERFECTO. El solo de Stan el más hermoso que he escuchado en mis 67 añitos. Gracias Brasil!
@philmoncel2150
Perfecto, hermoso
@fireflyqueen6
I remember buying this album when I was still in my teens. The sounds have always been an incredible draw -- and the language, Portuguese is THE language of song in my opinion. It slides, bends with a grace that's makes the heart dance. Perfection. And, let me add my sorrow regarding the passing of João Gilberto. An amazing musician.
@brauliocavalcanti3703
Thanks and my appraisal for the elegant comment