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Wave
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Still lose sleep by day
See what’s left in my sand
When tides have rolled away
And so I say
One too many waves
Find their way
Crashing on my shoreline
Fall in place
Somewhere in my lifetime
Dive in sunlit water
Endless as it seems
Long to live a new life
As vivid as your dreams
And so I say
One too many waves
Find their way
Crashing on my shoreline
One too many days
Fall in place
Somewhere in my lifetime
The song Wave by Tom Jobim is a beautiful, contemplative piece that seems to describe a journey of discovery and revelation about love and the nature of the world. The opening lines, "Vou te contar/Os olhos já não podem ver/Coisas que só o coração pode entender" sets the thoughtful, introspective tone for the rest of the song. Here, the singer suggests that there are things in life that can only be understood through the heart, and that there are certain truths that simply cannot be expressed by words or seen by the eye. The repetition of the phrase, "É impossível ser feliz sozinho" throughout the song reinforces the idea that true happiness and fulfillment can only be achieved through connections to others and to the world around us.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to be reflecting on different experiences and moments in his life, each one revealing a new aspect of the world and of himself. He speaks of the city, the sea, and the stars, each one presenting a unique perspective and a different way of understanding the world. The line, "O amor se deixa surpreender/Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver" suggests that love, like the world, is full of surprises and is something that can only be truly appreciated when we allow ourselves to be fully enveloped by it.
Overall, Wave is a beautiful meditation on love, life, and the mystery of the world. Its simple yet profound lyrics are matched by Jobim's soulful melody, making it a timeless classic in the world of Bossa Nova.
Line by Line Meaning
Vou te contar
I will tell you
Os olhos já não podem ver
The eyes can no longer see
Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Things that only the heart can understand
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
Love is truly essential
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
It is impossible to be happy alone
O resto é mar
The rest is the sea
É tudo que não sei contar
It is all that I cannot express
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
They are beautiful things that I have to give you
Vem de mansinho à brisa e me diz
Come gently with the breeze and tell me
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
It is impossible to be happy alone
Da primeira vez era a cidade
The first time, it was the city
Da segunda, o cais e a eternidade
The second time, it was the pier and eternity
Agora eu já sei
Now I already know
Da onda que se ergueu no mar
About the wave that rose in the sea
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
And about the stars we forgot to count
O amor se deixa surpreender
Love allows itself to be surprised
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
While the night comes to envelop us
Agora eu já sei
Now I already know
Da onda que se ergueu no mar
About the wave that rose in the sea
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
And about the stars we forgot to count
O amor se deixa surpreender
Love allows itself to be surprised
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
While the night comes to envelop us
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Thomas Schinkel
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