Tarzan Boy
80's Disco Band Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jungle life
I'm far away from nowhere
On my own like Tarzan Boy
Hide and seek
I play along while rushing cross the forest
Monkey business on a sunny afternoon
Jungle life
I'm living in the open
Native beat that carries on
Burning bright
A fire that blows the signal to the sky
I sit and wonder does the message get to you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Chance tonight
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other world
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Jungle life
You're far away from nothing
It's all right
You won't miss home
Take a chance
Leave everything behind you
Come and join me
You won't be sorry
It's easy to survive
Jungle life
We're living in the open
All alone like Tarzan's boy
Hide and seek
We'll play along while rushing 'cross the
Forest
Monkey business on a sunny afternoon
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Chance tonight, Oh Yeah
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Night to night
You won't play
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Chance tonight, Oh Yeah
Night to night
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...
The lyrics to Tarzan Boy by the 80's Disco Band talks about living in the jungle as an escape from the city life. In the song, the singer describes living a carefree life in the jungle like Tarzan, playing hide-and-seek and monkey business. The refrain, "Night to night, gimme the other, gimme the other chance tonight," seems to suggest that the jungle life is one of excitement and the singer is encouraging others to take a chance and join him. The lyrics also suggest that living in the jungle is liberating and that one won't miss home.
The song is an example of the popular Euro Disco music of the 80s, which was characterized by the use of synthesizers, catchy melodies, and repetitive dance rhythms. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, but they convey a sense of adventure and freedom that fits the upbeat and fast-paced music. Tarzan Boy was a big hit in Europe and North America, and its catchy chorus and infectious beat made it a staple in dance clubs and on the radio.
Overall, the lyrics of Tarzan Boy paint a picture of a carefree and adventurous life in the jungle, far away from the stresses of modern life. The song was a huge hit during its time and has remained popular with fans of 80s disco music to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Jungle life
Life in the wild, surrounded by nature
I'm far away from nowhere
I am isolated from urban life
On my own like Tarzan Boy
Living my life independently, like the fictional character Tarzan
Hide and seek
Playing a game of hiding and finding
I play along while rushing cross the forest
I participate in the game while running through the woods
Monkey business on a sunny afternoon
Doing playful, silly things in the sun along with monkeys
I'm living in the open
I live exposed to the wildlife and natural elements
Native beat that carries on
The rhythmic music of the indigenous people around me
Burning bright
The flame shines brightly
A fire that blows the signal to the sky
The pyre sends a smoke signal up into the sky
I sit and wonder does the message get to you
I ponder if the message is reaching its intended recipient
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Give me something different, something new
Chance tonight
An opportunity to explore and experience something new on this particular night
Gimme the other world
Give me a chance to experience an entirely different way of life
You're far away from nothing
You are far from civilization, but not missing out on anything
It's all right
Everything is fine
You won't miss home
You won't feel homesick or long for the comforts of home
Take a chance
Be spontaneous and take a risk
Leave everything behind you
Don't worry about what you're leaving behind and just go for it
Come and join me
Come with me and share in this jungle experience
You won't be sorry
You won't regret the decision to come with me
It's easy to survive
You can easily adapt and survive in this jungle environment
We're living in the open
We live openly in the midst of nature
All alone like Tarzan's boy
Just like Tarzan, we live on our own, independent and self-sufficient
Night to night
From one night to another
You won't play
You won't regret or hesitate
Gimme the other
Give me something new, different from what I already know
Writer(s): Naimy Hackett, Maurizio Bassi
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brendagutierrez8155
Jungle life
I'm far away from nowhere
On my own like Tarzan Boy
Hide and seek
I play along while rushing cross the forest
Monkey business on a sunny afternoon
Jungle life
I'm living in the open
Native beat that carries on
Burning bright
A fire the blows the signal to the sky
I sit and wonder does the message get to you
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
chance tonight
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other world
Jungle life
You're far away from nothing
It's all right
You won't miss home
Take a chance
Leave everything behind you
Come and join me
Won't be sorry
It's easy to survive
Jungle life
We're living in the open
All alone like Tarzans Boy
Hide and seek
We play along while rushing cross the forest
Monkey business on a sunny afternoon
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Chance tonight
Oh Yeah
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Night to night
You won't play
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
Chance tonight
Oh Yeah
Night to night
Night to night
Gimme the other, gimme the other
:)
@GabrielMSoler
You can't imagine how hard it's to find this song only with "OOOOooooOOOOoooOOOooOOh"
@dr6932
ZOireto Zoireto trust me I’ve been there too lol
@myrtleirisv
How did you find it? I'm glad you did =)
@ASTHMAVideoZ
I found it today after 9 Years
@euromatlox
Now when found, check also Ken Laszlo's version of this song. I think it's even better than this Baltimora's version, but as I like Ken's voice so much, it might be the reason.
@acebuo2788
me too hahha
@boeing900
This song came on the radio as I was driving home this evening, and brought back a memory of the most significant day of my life. Besides today, the last time I heard this song was in the afternoon of May 11, 1987. How can I be so precise? That was the day my childhood dream, to become an Airline Pilot came true. I had just completed my final interview with Continental Airlines and was offered the job. As I got in my car and started driving home I turned on radio and this song had just begun playing, and I was singing it loudly. That was the beginning of my 34 year career with Continental/United, which ended last year, when I turned 65, the FAA's mandatory retirement age.
@FLtreasure
I first heard this song when I was walking down the main street in Olongapo City , Philippines. It was blaring out the doorway of one of the many bars in that town. The following year, I was a civilian again, and hired into aircraft maintenance with Continental at Newark.
@mazombak
Happy retirement Sir!
I first heard this song in Sep 1986 ;)
@tsukasa2324
What a time, but Happy retirement sir!