Outra Vez, also known as Once Again, is a Brazilian song written by Antonio Carlos Jobim. It was released in 1967 on the album A Certain Mr. Jobim. The tune belongs to the bossa nova genre with jazz influences. The lyrics tell a story of longing and heartbreak when the beloved is away, with the narrator wandering to forget, lamenting the world, and waiting for the return of the loved one. An English version exists, with the English title Once Again, sometimes credited to Jon Hendricks and Jessie Cavanaugh. This piece showcases Jobim's emotive melody and is a classic example of the bossa nova sound that helped popularize the genre worldwide.
