Discussão is a bossa nova tune written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Newton Mendonça, with lyrics by the duo. It was first released by Silvia Telles in June 1959, and the song later appeared in João Gilberto’s 1960 album O amor, o sorriso e a flor in an arrangement by Jobim. The track has been covered by several artists over the years, including Astrud Gilberto with Jobim in 1965 and Gal Costa in 1999. The lyrics use a deft, wry touch to compare arguing for the sake of arguing with listening to the heart, suggesting that winning an argument can be less important than connection, and that clinging to opinion can lead to loneliness rather than love. The tune is a classic example of early Brazilian jazz and the bossa nova movement.
