Corcovado
Stan Getz and João Gilberto feat. Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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Floating in the silence that surrounds us
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams,
Quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
Looking on the mountains and the sea
How lovely! this is where I want to be
Here, with you so close to me,
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
The meaning of existence oh, my love
The song Corcovado is a romantic and peaceful ballad depicting the beauty and serenity of life with a loved one. The lyrics evoke a sense of peace and contentment, with the singer expressing a desire to remain in the present moment with their loved one forever. The gentle guitar chords only add to the tranquil atmosphere, as the singer revels in the quiet and calming surroundings, from the mountains to the sea.
The introduction to the song begins with “quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar” suggesting the intimacy of the moment, with only the sound of the guitar and the loving couple surrounded by the silence. As the song progresses, the singer reveals the deep love they have found with their partner, as they thought life had been a "bitter tragic joke." However, with their newfound love, they have found the meaning of existence. The song ends with an expression of love and gratitude towards the person who has given them a semblance of life, as they vow to never let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet nights of quiet stars, quiet chords from my guitar
The peaceful atmosphere of the night is complemented by soothing music from my guitar.
Floating in the silence that surrounds us
The absence of external sounds creates a serene environment for us to drift away in.
Quiet thoughts and quiet dreams,
Our innermost thoughts and aspirations are tranquil and undisturbed.
Quiet walks by quiet streams, and a window
Soothing walks by shimmering streams and gazing through a window brings about a sense of calmness.
Looking on the mountains and the sea
The scenic view of the sea and mountains is breathtaking.
How lovely! this is where I want to be
The beauty of the surroundings makes us want to stay in this place forever.
Here, with you so close to me,
Being with you in this scenic place is making everything blissful.
Untill the final flicker of lifes ember
We wish to remain together until the very end of our lives.
I who was lost and lonely, believing life was only
I used to feel miserable and alone, with the opinion that life was futile.
A bitter tragic joke, have found with you
But with you, everything seems to make sense, and life appears hopeful and joyful.
The meaning of existence oh, my love
I have found the purpose of my life and my reason for being in you, my love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, ANTONIO CARLOS BRASILEIRO DE A JOBIM
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