Corcovado
joÿo gilberto Lyrics

The lyrics of João Gilberto's "Corcovado" revolve around a peaceful and loving moment shared between two people. The first two lines, "Um cantinho e um violão / Este amor, uma canção," convey the simplicity of the moment - just a corner and a guitar, and a love song to honor the person they love. The following lines, "Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama / Muita calma pra pensar / E ter tempo pra sonhar," express the desire to make the loved one happy, and the importance of calm and reflection in the relationship.

The song then takes a turn as the singer looks out the window and sees the Corcovado, or the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. The line "O Redentor que lindo" exclaims the beauty of the statue and the moment shared between the couple. The song, then, ends with the singer expressing their happiness and contentment with their partner, saying "Quero a vida sempre assim com você perto de mim / Até o apagar da velha chama / E eu que era triste / Descrente deste mundo / Ao encontrar você eu conheci / O que é felicidade meu amor" - they want their life to always be with their loved one by their side, even until the end, and with them, they have found true happiness.