Corcovado
Stan Getz Joao Gilberto Astrud Gilberto Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics

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Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
floating on the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams
And the window looking on the mountains and the sea, how lovely

Um cantinho, um violao, Este amor, uma cançao, Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
Muita calma pra pensar, E ter tempo pra sonhar
Da janela, ve-se o Corcovado, O Redentor, que lindo

Quero a vida sempre assim, Com voce perto de mim, Até o apagar da velha cha- ma
E eu que era triste, Descrente desse mundo

Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é a felicidade, meu amor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Corcovado by Stan Getz and João Gilberto feat. Astrud Gilberto feat. Antonio Carlos Jobim present a picture of serene and tranquil moments, reflecting upon the beauty of the surroundings. The use of 'quiet' repeatedly emphasizes the need for calmness and silence in life. The song presents an image of someone playing guitar and lost in thought amidst the peaceful atmosphere. The song paints a picture of a romantic setting where two people cherish each other's company and enjoy the beautiful view from their window. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being content with the little things in life and cherishing the moments shared with loved ones.

The Portuguese segment of the lyrics captures the essence of the song’s romantic theme, expressing the need to find happiness and contentment through love. The lyrics convey the idea of serenity that comes with being in love – a love that gives a different perspective on life, making it beautiful and complete. The lyrics celebrate the beauty of Rio De Janeiro and its landmarks, such as the Corcovado peak and the Redeemer statue, which the lovers can see from their window.

Line by Line Meaning

Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
The serene and peaceful atmosphere of the night, with the gentle sounds of my guitar strings creating a tranquil environment.

floating on the silence that surrounds us
Embracing the stillness that envelops us, allowing us to feel a sense of inner peace and calmness.

Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams, quiet walks by quiet streams
In our moments of solitude, we indulge in peaceful thoughts and aspirations, strolling along the banks of a serene stream.

And the window looking on the mountains and the sea, how lovely
The beautiful view from our window, overlooking the mountains and sea, fills our hearts with joy and awe.

Um cantinho, um violao, Este amor, uma cançao, Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
A peaceful corner, a guitar, a song of love, that will bring happiness to the one we love.

Muita calma pra pensar, E ter tempo pra sonhar
Taking the time to think and dream in a peaceful and serene manner.

Da janela, ve-se o Corcovado, O Redentor, que lindo
From the window, we see the beauty of the Corcovado and The Redeemer statue.

Quero a vida sempre assim, Com voce perto de mim, Até o apagar da velha cha- ma
I wish life could always be like this, with you near me until our love grows old and fades away.

E eu que era triste, Descrente desse mundo
I used to be unhappy and doubtful about the world.

Ao encontrar você eu conheci, O que é a felicidade, meu amor
But upon meeting you, my love, I discovered what true happiness is all about.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, GENE LEES

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