Água De Beber
The Marty Paich Orchestra Lyrics

The lyrics to "Água de Beber" by The Marty Paich Orchestra speak about the contradictory feelings of love and fear. The singer initially wanted to love, but was afraid of getting hurt. They also wanted to protect their heart. However, love holds a secret that fear can kill one's heart. The refrain repeats "Água de Beber," which translates to "water to drink." The lines that follow, "camará," are thought to be an African term that means "friend" or "buddy." This creates a feeling of camaraderie and communal drinking, as well as a sense of shared experience.

The second verse of the song speaks of forgiveness, leaving the past behind and moving forward. The singer acknowledges that forgiveness is a difficult thing to teach, but is necessary for growth. They also mention that they opened all the doors to their heart, indicating a sense of vulnerability and openness. Finally, the third verse speaks to the pains and sorrows that come with love. The singer recognizes that love can be a source of great sadness, but still chooses to indulge in it nonetheless.