Dindi
Tom Jobim Lyrics


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Sky, so vast is the sky, with far away clouds just wandering by
Where do they go? Oh I don't know, don't know
Wind that speaks to the leaves, telling stories that no one believes
Stories of love belong to you and to me

Oh, Dindi, if I only had words I would say all the beautiful
Things that I see when you're with me, oh my Dindi
Oh Dindi, like the song of the wind in the trees, that's how my heart is
Singing Dindi, happy Dindi, when you're with me

I love you more each day, yes I do, yes I do
I'd let you go away, if you take me with you

Don't you know, Dindi, I'd be running and searching for you like a river that
Can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi
Can't find the sea that would be me without you Dindi





Like a river that can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Tom Jobim's song Dindi beautifully captures the immensity of the sky and the wonder of the wind in the leaves. The sky is expansive, with clouds moving aimlessly through it. The wind whispers secrets to the leaves, but no one believes them. These stories of love are for the singer and Dindi only. The second verse expresses the singer's love for Dindi and his inability to express it in words. With her, he sees all the beautiful things in life. His heart sings and is joyous when she is with him. He declares his love for her, telling her that he loves her more each day than the day before. At the same time, he confesses his fear of losing her, but if she leaves, he will go with her. The final verse compares the singer's life to a river that cannot find the sea without Dindi, emphasizing how integral she is to his existence.


Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to Dindi and their love. The simplicity of the lyrics, coupled with Jobim's masterful composition, makes it an emotional ballad that speaks directly to the listener's heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Sky, so vast is the sky, with far away clouds just wandering by
The sky is endlessly vast, and as clouds drift in the distance, one cannot be sure where they will go.


Where do they go? Oh I don't know, don't know
It remains a mystery where the clouds go, even though they seem to wander aimlessly.


Wind that speaks to the leaves, telling stories that no one believes
The wind whispers to the leaves, but the stories it tells are often disregarded by people.


Stories of love belong to you and to me
The stories the wind tells are about love and how it affects everyone, whether they recognize it or not.


Oh, Dindi, if I only had words I would say all the beautiful
The singer wishes they could express how beautiful things are when they are with Dindi.


Things that I see when you're with me, oh my Dindi
When the singer is with Dindi, they see and feel incredible things that they are unable to put into words.


Oh Dindi, like the song of the wind in the trees, that's how my heart is
The singer's heart beats for Dindi in the same way that the wind whistles through the leaves of trees.


Singing Dindi, happy Dindi, when you're with me
When the singer is with Dindi, their heart sings and they feel incredibly happy.


I love you more each day, yes I do, yes I do
The singer's love for Dindi grows stronger every day despite any obstacles or challenges.


I'd let you go away, if you take me with you
The singer would let Dindi leave, as long as they were able to accompany them on their journey.


Don't you know, Dindi, I'd be running and searching for you like a river that
If Dindi were to ever leave, the singer would tirelessly search for them, like a river searching for the sea.


Can't find the sea, that would be me without you, my Dindi
Without Dindi, the singer would feel lost and incomplete, like a river that never finds the sea.


Can't find the sea that would be me without you Dindi
The singer reiterates that without Dindi, they would feel aimless and incomplete.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS BRASILEIRO DE A JOBIM, LOUIS OLIVEIRA, RAY GILBERT

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