Wave
antonio carlos jobim gal costa Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Antonio Carlos's "Wave" speak of the power of two individuals coming together to eradicate their sense of loneliness. The singer invites the listener to close their eyes as it is a "lovely way to be" and become more in tune with their heart's deepest desires. He suggests that it is only when two individuals come together and dream the same dream that the sense of loneliness fades into obscurity.
The song then talks about the inevitability of love, like the rising of the sea or the stars above, and cautions against resisting it. The lyrics continue to emphasize how when the two individuals dream the same dream, the loneliness dissipates, highlighting the significance of companionship and intimate relationships in life.
By referring to the imagery of waves, the singer suggests that sometimes love may come crashing down like a wave, which can seem daunting, but one should not be afraid to catch that wave and love deeply. The final lines of the song reiterate the central message that "the fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream together."
Line by Line Meaning
So close your eyes
Close your eyes to fully experience the moment.
For that's a lovely way to be
Closing your eyes helps you appreciate moments of beauty.
Aware of things your heart alone was meant to see
By closing your eyes, you can see things that are only meant for your heart to see.
The fundamental loneliness goes whenever two can dream a dream
Loneliness disappears when two people share a dream.
Together
The key to overcoming loneliness and achieving dreams is to be together.
You can't deny, don't try to fight the rising sea
Don't resist the natural course of events, like the rising tide of love.
Don't fight the moon, the stars above, don't fight me
Don't fight the forces of nature, including the love between two people.
When I saw you first, the time was half past three
The moment they first met felt timeless and eternal.
When your eyes met mine it was eternity
The moment they first locked eyes felt like an eternity.
By now we know the wave is on it's way to be
They know their love is growing and building like a wave.
Just catch the wave, don't be afraid of loving me
Embrace the love between two people and ride the wave of their emotions together.
Together
The key to overcoming loneliness and achieving dreams is to be together.
Lyrics © CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM
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@toniperullesrull4916
13-08-2016
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, e tudo que eu não sei contar
São coisas lindas que eu tenho pra te dar
Vem de mansinho a 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
@ninafisher6067
They'll never be another Gal, heard her for the first time sitting on a mountaintop, overlooking. My husband and I fell in love with her voice, 1984, 85. ❤
@johnbeckett1401
Portuguese is not one of the languages I am learning, but, it is the best language for singing. I love hearing Portuguese lyrics. Jobim and Ivan Lins..... goooooood music.
@laudemar-A.B.6386
Relaxing, isn't it?
@CosimaPerrone
😢
@CosimaPerrone
Che dolcissima voce aveva ❤
@ricardomosquera3601
❤❤
@benjijss
Gran pérdida para la musica . Una voz celestial . Muy querida en Argentina !!!
@catholicdad
Perhaps the most beautiful song ever written.
@amezcarl
Eu sou do Mexico e acabo de me enterar que ela morreu. Uma parte do meu coracao morreu com voces. Abraco a tudo o Brasil 😪
@deisecristinasiqueli3779
Gracias!