The Boy From Ipanema
Yearning in the Shadows: Unseen Love in The Boy From Ipanema
Lyrics
Oh, how I love him
Expressing deep affection for the boy from Ipanema.
But he just doesn't see
Acknowledging that the boy is unaware of the speaker's love.
Tall and tan and young and handsome
Describing the boy as tall, tan, young, and handsome.
The boy from Ipanema goes walking
Highlighting the boy's casual stroll in Ipanema.
And when he passes
Noting the impact the boy has when he walks by.
Each girl he passes goes, ah
Describing the reactions of the girls as they see the boy.
When he walks
Comparing the boy's walk to the rhythmic and smooth movements of a samba dance.
He's like a samba
Emphasizing the cool and gentle sway of the boy's walk.
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Continuing the description of the boy's captivating walk.
That when he passes each girl
Noting the reaction of every girl he passes by.
He passes goes, ah
Reiterating the impact the boy has on the girls.
Oh, but I watch him so sadly
Expressing the speaker's sadness while watching the boy.
How can I tell him I love him?
Pondering how to confess love to the oblivious boy.
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
Willing to give the heart to the boy despite the challenges.
But each day
Highlighting the recurring nature of the speaker's emotions.
When he walks to the sea
Observing the boy as he walks towards the sea.
He looks straight ahead, not at me
Noting the boy's focus straight ahead, not on the speaker.
Tall and tan and young and handsome
Repeating the description of the boy's appealing qualities.
The boy from Ipanema goes walking
Reiterating the boy's casual walk in Ipanema.
And when he passes goes, ah
Highlighting the impact the boy has on observers.
I smile, but he doesn't see (doesn't see)
Expressing a hopeful smile despite the boy's lack of awareness.
He just doesn't see; he never sees me
Emphasizing the boy's consistent obliviousness to the speaker.
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