Michael Franks - Abandoned Garden Lyrics
In your abandoned garden, sunlight still prevails
The jasmine climbs the trellis fragrantly, the
Jacaranda ultravioletly sways
The blossom. each of them by your hand planted
Will, even if I tell them of your sudden
Not believe the tale
Though the samba has ended, I know in the sound
Of your voice, your piano, your flute, you are found
And the music within you continues to flow
Sadly, lost Antonio
You were my inspiration, my hero, my friend
On the highway of time will I meet you again?
If the heart ever heals, does the scar always show
For the lost Antonio?
In your abandoned garden, beauty is unchanged
The hummingbird still hovers for the scent the
Frangipane so seductively displays
Camellias, each of them by your hand planted
The sadness of your sudden disappearance still
Unknown to them
Await the kiss of rain
Though the samba has ended, I know in the sound
Of your voice, your piano, your flute, you are found
And the music within you continues to flow
Sadly, lost Antonio
You were my inspiration, my hero, my friend
On the highway of time will I meet you again?
If the heart ever heals, does the scar always show
For the lost Antonio?
For the lost Antonio?
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Michael Franks Abandoned Garden Comments
Shivers of pure music pleasure.......
Just getting the sense of this tune. I, no doubt like untold others, miss the great composer Mastero Antonio Carlos Jobim. Thankfully, he wrote hundreds of songs and managed to promote the bossa nova around the world through performances (with mas talented singers and musicians) and collaborations. A long list of US performers made their way to Rio just to meet and work with him. In their later works you can pick up the strong influence of their interaction with this great and giving individual.
His light will continue to shine through his beautiful work.
Jak zwykle Michal Franks - fenomenalny
j'adore depuis mon enfance ... Mélancolie douce... Merci
So suave!. Thanks Michael...
Are these photos from Jardim Botanico?
Never mind yes they are 😄
Michael the best
I made a lot of Barbie's from your miscic
😎💕💕💕💕✌️
my favorite song.... so beautiful!!!
Antonio Carlos Jobin
Yes....A music giant
Juanita, it's two thousand and seventeen and I'm still listening to this thank you for all that you have done, I love you' Ra' The Love God!
In your abandoned garden, sunlight still prevails:
The jasmine climbs the trellis fragrantly, the
Jacaranda ultravioletly sways.
The blossom. Each of them by your hand planted,
Will, even if I tell them of your sudden
Disappearance from us,
Not believe the tale.
Though the samba has ended, I know in the sound
Of your voice, your piano, your flute, you are found,
And the music within you continues to flow
Sadly, lost Antonio.
You were my inspiration, my hero, my friend;
On the highway of time will I meet you again?
If the heart ever heals, does the scar always show
For the lost Antonio?
For the lost Antonio?
In your abandoned garden, beauty is unchanged:
The hummingbird still hovers for the scent the
frangipane so seductively displays.
Camellias, each of them by your hand planted,
The sadness of your sudden disappearance still
Unknown to them,
Await the kiss of rain.
Though the samba has ended, I know in the sound
Of your voice, your piano, your flute, you are found,
And the music within you continues to flow
Sadly, lost Antonio.
You were my inspiration, my hero, my friend;
On the highway of time will I meet you again?
If the heart ever heals, does the scar always show
For the lost Antonio?
For the lost Antonio?
✿⊱╮ღ.¸¸.✿" For Michael Franks, the poet..."The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul." Alfred Austin
I swear I love his Music!!!!...Just pure awesomeness!!
beautiful misic🎶👍
what a great song! one of my fav
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lo mejor de lo mejor....! I love this song
all of it, music and photos, beautiful!
on the other side of freddy
The piano is PERFECT.
Antonio Carlos Jobim""""" tributo de un grande Michael Franks to a monster of a artist from Brasil to the World""""
Yes...Sim...Ciao....
stile unico,grande!!!!
sudah lama saya tak mendengarkan lagu ini, begitu saya dengar lagi jajdi ingat saudara2 saya yg ada jauh di sana
Smooth, cool, sensible. M.Franks is great!
Very Relaxing love to listen to his music all day
billy herring ,,, will take far away mentally and emotionally,, and leaves u asking very profound questions with no one to answer but only yo soul
Another Michael Masterpiece. Thanks....RIP Antonio Carlos Jobim
Just what I needed to hear right now. Time to wind down. Thanks.
He just lifts me and takes me to places to beautiful to witness...
The greatest love song writer... ever!
He is a lyrical genius!
Michael Franks, always great songs....super...
"the blossoms, each of them by your hand planted, will - even if i tell them of your sudden disappearance from us - not believe the tale."
olivercarlehed u my inspiration my hero my freind
Same with me, can't believe such a jewel is hidden. I saw him twice. My two departed brothers bros. discovered him through me.
Michael is so in touch with the human emotion we know as love and its relation to the soul. He epitomizes the rapture of true humanity through his heart-piercing music and lyrics. A modern-day Shakespeare. Go Michael!!
Sooo beautifully said! I adored all his CD"s and always will!✿⊱╮
I'm always the person who turns others on to Michael Franks...it amazes me that he is not better known and appreciated.
Great. Thank you
Michael Franks Michael Franks ,,,what can I say about you? Is it your voice.... or the pitch or your compositions? I guess it all has to do with one another wrapped up the soul of any situation.
Il sait vraiment nous suspendre dans les airs. His voice is so soft and sensual. We, women love all of him, all.............
Adore this song right here.
I can only agree with all the other glorious coments. I just love the pregnant pauses in this song, like the words are slowly falling off the tongue, the music holding to build the emotion to a seductive climax; that glorious piano dripping notes like blossoms falling off the trees. The imagery and the mucis are a singlar moment in time and space, that fortunately we can vist any time. Thank you Mr. Franks :)
To: jazzableful...thanks for posting your comment! I adore Michael Franks, almost all of his recordings are just marvelous. I especially love this song, and it is a fitting tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim, the master of bossa nova Brazilian jazz. yes, it is a beautiful, haunting melody, and his voice is undeniably cool.....he is a master lyricist and composer. I needed to listen to this song today for myself....Merry Christmas to alll, God bless!
This song is a tribute to the late great Antonio Carlos Jobim. It was recorded not long after his death. The lyrics are so beautiful, they are a fitting tribute to the man who gave the world so many lovely songs. My favorie artist Michael Franks deserves great cudos for being a master lyricist. He didn't settle for old tired and hackneyed phrases but instead gave us fresh new art from the heart. That which comes from the heart reaches the heart. Listen to MF's Antonio's song also.
I return to Eden through this ethereal most beautiful piece by Michael Franks. My heart sings while my eyes tear listening to this love filled song which ebbs connection to nature and gratitude. Masterful & Peaceful.
Namaste
Poetry in motion! If you have a lady that has some class, expose her to these smooth sounds. Michael Franks, one of the best and this song is an example!
amazing....
Ein wunderbares Video, voller Romantik und diese einzigartig sanfte Stimme, die direkt das Herz anspricht - Toll!
nobody has such a timeless voice as this man does. my goodness... my goodness. always in awe when listening to him. i love him...
the images are Brazil? Anything to do with Jobim's former property? Lovely and my FAVORITE Michael Franks tune...thank you...
I absolutely love this tune from Michael's album "Abandoned Garden", he plays homage to his idol, Antonio Carlos Jobim in this song, isn't it beautiful, lyrics and melody, great.
Michael спасибо. Ваша музыка-это зеркало моего внутреннего мира. ... Глубина и романтика...
wow, this one is super nice :)
Antonio Jobim wrote "Girl from Ipanema!
I absolutely love his voice!
this song still croons to my soul...
Incredible...
UN ALMA BONITA.................UN MUSICO EXQUISITO.......UN CANTO DULCE.....Y LLENO DE LECHE.....VIVIFICADORA....UN ANGEL SUAVE Y ATERCIOPELADO
The hidden side of Franks' artistry ... A deep, beautiful homage to a beautiful Human being. Jardim Abandonado --- "Sunlight Still Prevails"
Thanks for posting this very meaningful song.
-Julian
WOWEEEEEEEE One of my best by him.