Meditation

Tom Jobim, Antonio Carlos Jobim

About Meditation

"Meditation" ("Meditação" in Portuguese) is a song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Newton Mendonça and English lyrics by Norman Gimbel.


Year:
1963
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In my loneliness
When you're gone and I'm all by myself
And I need your caress
I just think of you
And the thought of you holding me near
Makes my loneliness soon disappear

Though you're far away
I have only to close my eyes
And you are back to stay
I just close my eyes
And the sadness that missing you brings
Soon is gone and this heart of mine sings

Yes I love you so
And that for me is all I need to know

I will wait for you
Til the sun falls from out of the sky
For what else can I do
I will wait for you meditating
How sweet life will be
When you come back to me

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Antonio Carlos Jobim

Antônio Carlos Brasileiro de Almeida Jobim (25 January 1927 – 8 December 1994), also known as Tom Jobim (Portuguese pronunciation: [tõ ʒoˈbĩ]), was a Brazilian composer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, arranger, and singer. Considered one of the great exponents of Brazilian music, Jobim internationalized bossa nova and, with the help of important American artists, merged it with jazz in the 1960s to create a new sound, with popular success. As a result, he is sometimes known as the "father of bossa nova".Jobim was a primary force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists internationally since the early 1960s. In 1965, the album Getz/Gilberto was the first jazz record to win the Grammy A… more »

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Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonca

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10 facts about this song

Composer
"Meditation" was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist. He is widely recognized as one of the most significant figures in the history of bossa nova music.
Lyrics
Norman Gimbel translated the lyrics of "Meditation" into English. Gimbel was a talented American lyricist who has an impressive portfolio, including the lyrics for the theme song of the popular TV show “Happy Days.”
Release Date
"Meditation" was first released in 1963, in a different era of music production and recording.
Bossa Nova Style
The song is a superb example of the Bossa Nova genre, a distinctive style of Brazilian music that blends samba and jazz.
Message
The lyrics of the song deal with the subject of love and the meditative state induced by being in love with someone.
Cover Versions
"Meditation" has been covered by various artists around the world, including American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald and English musician Frank Sinatra.
Album
The song is included in the album titled "The Composer of Desafinado, Plays." This album was Jobim's first as a bandleader and includes several of his classic compositions.
Influence
Jobim's music, including "Meditation," had a considerable influence on the bossa nova wave in the United States in the 1960s, shaping its development and popularity.
Peaceful Nature
"Meditation" is considered one of the most calming and peaceful songs in Jobim's repertoire, emphasizing the intimate and relaxing qualities of bossa nova music.
Jobim’s Legacy
The song has continued to enjoy popularity in both its original version and through cover versions, thus contributing to the enduring legacy of Antonio Carlos Jobim.

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