Insensatez
Stereo Dub Lyrics

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How insensitive
I must have seemed
When he told me that he loved me
How unmoved and cold
I must have seemed
When he told me so sincerely

Why he must have asked

Did I just turn and stare in icy silence
What was I to say
What can you say
When a love affair is over

Now he′s gone away
And I'm alone
With a memory of his last look
Vague and drawn and sad
I see it still
All his heartbreak in that last look
Why he must have asked
Did I just turn and stare in icy silence
What was I to do

What can one do
When a love affair is over

Overall Meaning

The song "Insensatez" by Tom Jobim, also known as "How Insensitive" in English, tells the story of a woman who has been told by her lover that he loves her. However, instead of responding with the passion he likely expected, the woman seems cold and unmoved by his confession. The lyrics suggest that the love affair is coming to an end and that the woman is struggling with how to react to the news.

The lyrics portray a sense of confusion and sadness as the woman reflects on the memories of her lover's last moments with her. The final lines of the song suggest that the woman is left alone with only the memory of the heartbreak she caused her lover, as she tries to come to terms with the end of their relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a bittersweet sentiment about the complexities of love and relationships. It highlights how difficult it can be to find the right words or actions when a relationship is coming to an end.

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