Bonita
Antonio Carlos Jobim
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What can I say to you, Bonita What magic words would capture you Like a soft evasive mist you are, Bonita You fly away when love is new What do you ask of me, Bonita What part do you want me to play Shall I be the clown for you, Bonita I will be anything you say Bonita, don't run away, Bonita Bonita, don't be afraid to fall in love with me I love you, I tell you, I love you, I love you, Bonita If you love me, life would be beautiful, Bonita I love you, I tell you, I love you, I love you, Bonita If you love me, life would be beautiful, Bonita
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Written by: Antonio Carlos Brasileiro De A Jobim, Eugene John Lees, Ray Gilbert
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
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10 facts about this song
Composer background"Bonita" is a song composed by Antonio Carlos Jobim who is one of the primary forces behind the creation of the bossa nova genre. He is often referred to as the "father of bossa nova".
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Song language"Bonita" is sung in English, despite Jobim being a Brazilian artist and primarily composing songs in Portuguese.
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Collaboration detailsThe lyrics for "Bonita" were written by Gene Lees, an American lyricist. Together, Jobim and Lees came up with this beautiful sonnet about a woman.
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Song genreAlthough it is not a bossa nova tune like many of Jobim's compositions, it still has the universal appeal for which Jobim's music is known.
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Message in LyricsThe song narrates the deep love and fascination the narrator has for a woman named Bonita whose beauty is compared to the sea and the sky in the lyrics.
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Album Association"Bonita" is part of the album "The Wonderful World of Antonio Carlos Jobim", which was released in 1965. This was Jobim’s first album with Warner Bros. Records.
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Cover versionsVarious artists have covered "Bonita" throughout the years. Some noticeable artists include Astrud Gilberto and Frank Sinatra.
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Notable PerformanceAntonio Carlos Jobim and Frank Sinatra performed "Bonita" together on the TV show "A Man and His Music".
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Musical ArrangementJobim often accompanied his lyrics with intricate and sophisticated musical arrangements. "Bonita" is no exception, featuring some exceptional harmonies.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is widely appreciated for its beautiful lyrics and smooth melodies, reminding many of the beach-filled landscapes of Jobim's native Brazil.
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