Para Machuchar Meu Coração
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
Melhor pra você e melhor pra mim
A vida é uma escola, onde a gente precisa aprender
A ciência de viver pra não sofrer
Tá fazendo um ano e meio, amor,
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, onde a gente precisa aprender
A ciência de viver pra não sofrer
The lyrics of "Para Machuchar Meu Coração" by Stan Getz and João Gilberto speaks of a person who is coming to terms with the dissolution of their relationship. The opening lines say that it's been a year and a half since their home fell apart, leaving only a few things behind: "My Sabiá, my guitar, and a cruel disillusionment." The phrase "Ficou, pra machucar meu coração" ("It remained to hurt my heart") indicates that the singer is still suffering from the pain that this breakup caused.
The next lines highlight the idea that perhaps the ending of the relationship was for the best. The singer wonders if it was better for both parties to part ways. In life, sometimes we need to let go of certain things or people to learn important lessons. The chorus repeats, highlighting the fact that the past relationship still hurts and that the person is yet to completely heal. However, the song ends on a hopeful note - that the singer and their former partner may have learned how to live life so that they don't suffer anymore.
Overall, "Para Machuchar Meu Coração" is a song about finding closure after a relationship ends. It speaks to the difficulty of moving on and coming to terms with the pain that one feels after a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Tá fazendo um ano e meio, amor,
It has been a year and a half, my love,
Que o nosso lar desmoronou
Since our home crumbled
Meu sabiá, meu violão,
My sabiá bird, my guitar,
E uma cruel desilusão,
And a cruel disillusionment,
Foi tudo que ficou
Is 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, onde a gente precisa aprender
Life is a school where we need to learn
A ciência de viver pra não sofrer
The science of living to not suffer
Lyrics © IRMAOS VITALE S.A. - INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO
Written by: ARY BARROSO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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