All That's Left Is To Say Goodbye
Astrud Gilberto · The Astrud Gilberto Album [1964]
We have come to the end
All that's left is to say goodbye
If I hold you with lies
It will show in my eyes
All that's left is to say goodbye
So when you go I won't stop you
But I will remember
How deep, how beautiful it was
And all this beauty of love that was our love
And now leaves me sad
I don't want to deny, don't want to betray
Don't want to forget
Because my love in my life,
You have been like a day full of sun.
So when you go I won't stop you
But I will remember
How deep, how beautiful it was
And all this beauty of love that was our love
And now leaves me sad
I don't want to deny, don't want to betray
Don't want to forget
Because my love in my life,
You have been like a day full of sun.
All That's Left Is To Say Goodbye
Astrud Gilberto's 'All That's Left Is To Say Goodbye' stands as a quintessential example of the cool jazz and bossa nova sound that defined her career. Recorded on the 1964 album 'The Astrud Gilberto Album,' the track showcases her signature smooth vocal delivery and the intricate interplay with the rhythm section. The song captures the melancholic yet elegant atmosphere characteristic of mid-1960s Brazilian music, blending traditional samba rhythms with jazz improvisation. Gilberto's ability to convey deep emotion through minimalistic phrasing makes this recording a timeless piece within the bossa nova canon, influencing countless artists who followed in her footsteps. The composition remains a staple in collections of Brazilian jazz, celebrated for its sophisticated harmony and the artist's unique interpretation.