Wave
Tom Jobim & Elis Regina Lyrics


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So close your eyes
For that's a lovely way to be
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together

You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together

When I saw you first, the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity

By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together

When I saw you first, the time was half past three
When your eyes met mine it was eternity

By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
Just catch that wave, don't be afraid of loving me
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Together




Together
Together

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tom Jobim & Elis Regina's song Wave touches on the idea that sometimes the eyes cannot see the things that only the heart can understand. Love is the fundamental key to happiness in life, and it is impossible to be happy alone. The rest of the world is just like the sea, vast and endless, full of beauty that cannot be fully described with words. The wind whispers and reminds us that it is impossible to be happy alone.


The song goes on to talk about different experiences and places that the singer has encountered. From the city to the eternal sea, the waves that rise and the stars we forget to count, these are all part of the surprise and beauty of love. It is something that we cannot plan or control, and it often happens when we least expect it. The night comes on, wrapping us in its embrace, and we are left with the deep understanding that love is the most important thing in our lives.


Overall, Wave is a beautiful love song that explores the connection between the heart and the world around us. It speaks to the surprise and unexpected nature of love and how it can come into our lives and change everything in the most incredible way.


Line by Line Meaning

Vou te contar
I'm going to 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 fundamental


É impossível ser feliz sozinho
It's impossible to be happy alone


O resto é mar
The rest is the sea


É tudo que não sei contar
It's everything that I don't know how to count


São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
They are beautiful things that I have to give to you


Vem de mansinho à brisa e me diz
Softly comes the breeze and tells me


Da primeira vez era a cidade
The first time it was the city


Da segunda, o cais e a eternidade
The second time, the pier and eternity


Agora eu já sei
Now I know


Da onda que se ergueu no mar
Of the wave that rose up in the sea


E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
And 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 surrounds us


Agora eu já sei
Now I know


Da onda que se ergueu no mar
Of the wave that rose up in the sea


E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
And 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 surrounds us




Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@gabrielporfirio9544

Ela fez isso a vida toda dela.
Prá nos confundir mesmo.
Nunca cantava nada igual.
Têm artista que grava um disco de 10 ou 12 faixas.
É a mesma nota de a A a Z.
Elis de viva a brotolândia ao trem azul.
Parece uma outra cantora.
De há uma triste história prá moda de sangue.
Quê é aquilo..!?
Amo essa Elis.



All comments from YouTube:

@gabrielporfirio9544

Encontro fantástico.
Ele na gaita um monstro.
Elis a perfeição em pessoa.
Cantava muito.
Saia assim.
Nota por nota.

@Belzinha2702

Elis é pura magia. Ela consegue me impressionar sempre que a escuto, como se fosse a primeira vez.

@gabrielporfirio9544

Ela fez isso a vida toda dela.
Prá nos confundir mesmo.
Nunca cantava nada igual.
Têm artista que grava um disco de 10 ou 12 faixas.
É a mesma nota de a A a Z.
Elis de viva a brotolândia ao trem azul.
Parece uma outra cantora.
De há uma triste história prá moda de sangue.
Quê é aquilo..!?
Amo essa Elis.

@filhadepaifamosodoraelis7156

Espetacular Elis a maior cantora do século

@jettero75

Ma quanto era brava e bella Elis Regina...

@1musikgeek

Why am i crying whenever i hear toots play. He had that beautiful tone back then not too mention his magnetism and charismatic.

@hawkeyedave

Two absolute legends ❤

@jorgeluizferraz3041

Uma das maiores cantora interprete do Brasil Elis Regina , fazendo dupla com um dos maiores músico de Harmônica, Toots Thielemans ! Que maravilha! Sou fã da Elis e do Toots!

@dr.nigsopmcchortlefag9544

OMFG she's incredible I love her so much.

@hejsanii5769

RiP Elis... We miss you...

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