Wave
Various Artists Lyrics


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Vou te contar
Os olhos já não podem ver
Coisas que só o coração pode entender
Fundamental é mesmo o amor
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
O resto é mar
É tudo que não sei contar
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
Vem de mansinho à brisa e me diz
É impossível ser feliz sozinho
Da primeira vez era a cidade
Da segunda, o cais e a eternidade
Agora eu já sei
Da onda que se ergueu no mar
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
O amor se deixa surpreender
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
Da primeira vez era a cidade
Da segunda, o cais e a eternidade
Agora eu já sei
Da onda que se ergueu no mar
E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
O amor se deixa surpreender
Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver




Vou te contar
Composição: Tom Jobim

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Wave" by Tom Jobim are about the power and beauty of love. The song talks about how sometimes the things that are most important in life cannot be seen by the eyes, but instead are felt in the heart. The chorus repeats the idea that it is impossible to be happy alone, emphasizing the importance of human connections and love.


The verses describe different settings, such as a city and a pier, but ultimately, the song is about the feeling that love can bring. The last verse talks about how love can surprise us and how it can be found in unexpected places, like in the waves of the ocean or the stars in the sky.


The lyrics of "Wave" have been interpreted as a celebration of the Brazilian way of life and culture, with its emphasis on music, rhythm, and romance. The song has become a classic of bossa nova and is considered one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Its popularity has made it a favorite of many artists, who have covered it in different languages and styles.


Line by Line Meaning

Vou te contar
I'm going to tell you


Os olhos já não podem ver
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 sea


É tudo que não sei contar
It's all the things I can't explain


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


Vem de mansinho à brisa e me diz
Come gently to me, breeze, and tell 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 dock and eternity


Agora eu já sei
Now I already know


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


E das estrelas que esquecemos de contar
And of the stars we forgot to count


O amor se deixa surpreender
Love lets itself be surprised


Enquanto a noite vem nos envolver
While the night comes to envelop us




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@electricblanket1

What happens now?

I've known of No Wave for a long time and as an avid music listener I knew that someday I would be able to digest these songs in an exciting way, but i was skeptical. Never embracing it, but just keeping it at bay.

It came to me by reading an article about DNA in a review about Liquid Liquid, yup not even intentional. I knew of DNA for years but, again, No Wave was too much. Well now its not. And its the most exciting thing.

That's the thing, right!? Food, Beer, Art, etc. It takes a bit for it to be acquired sometimes.

Well, I'm a bit drunk but for the first time all these songs sound like my new favorite singles. Nothing else, just wanted to share this moment. But now what?



@fernandobungle9669

Tracklist:
1. The Contortions - Dish It Out (0:00​)
2. The Contortions - Flip Your Face (3:16​)
3. The Contortions - Jaded (6:30​)
4. The Contortions - I Can't Stand Myself (10:19​)
5. Teenage Jesus And The Jerks - Burning Rubber (15:10​)
6. Teenage Jesus And The Jerks - Closet (16:57​)
7. Teenage Jesus And The Jerks - Red Alert (20:50​)
8. Teenage Jesus And The Jerks - I Woke Up Dreaming (21:25​)
9. Mars - Helen Fordsdale (24:35​)
10. Mars - Hairwaves (27:05​)
11. Mars - Tunnel (30:49​)
12. Mars - Puerto Rican Ghost (33:30​)
13. D.N.A. - Egomaniac's Kiss (34:37​)
14. D.N.A. - Lionel (36:50​)
15. D.N.A. - Not Moving (38:58​)
16. D.N.A. - Size (41:38​)

Para lo que están en el celu



All comments from YouTube:

@Elias-cs3ol

No wave is the perfect fusion of punk, jazz and noise

@croiners4166

Lounge Lizards, maybe?

@abcxyz-pd8ux

@@croiners4166 less punk and noise imo and more jazz but still just as amazing.

@lisaannsharliene2500

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@brithgob1620

I remember when this first came out. After a decade of being forced to listen to Led Zeppelin, Foreigner, Styx, Pink Floyd, and all the other establishment rock bands, this record was unbelievably refreshing.

@cescorosa61

Giusto, i dinosauri andarono in pensione, fuori dalle palle!

@briansmith2163

No shit. Me too. Not "yes".

@thaenebrissss_96

Pink Floyd made experimental music too

@helpgirlimtrappedinthetestube

@@thaenebrissss_96 yeah but it sucked

@somedude7281

@@thaenebrissss_96I don’t think he’s referring to how experimental the works are; I think he’s mainly talking about how over polished these bands were. This album just has a raw edge that other records did not have at that time

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