There are at least seven artists that go by the name Arabesque.
1) A Ge… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least seven artists that go by the name Arabesque.
1) A German disco group,
2) A hip hop artist from Toronto, Ontario
3) A Dutch prog-metal band
4) A Siesta Records indie pop band lead by Keith Girdler and Paul Stewart, former members of Sarah Records band Blueboy (changing into Beaumont),
5) A traditional arabian group.
6) 1970s Progressive Rock band from Pittsburgh, PA
7) A deathcore/metal act from Texas
8) Italian AOR/rock band

1) Arabesque was a famous German disco music group formed in 1977, consisting of Sandra Cretu (joined the group in 1979), Jasmin Vetter, and Michaela Rose. After a split in 1984 Jasmin Vetter and Michaela Rose continued as the group "Rouge", while Sandra Cretu started her career in the group Sandra with Michael Cretu.

Arabesque was popular in Japan, selling more than 6 million albums there. They also had success in the USSR. In 1980 the single "Take Me Don't Break Me" became a hit, which only scraped the German Top 40. Their next single, "Marigot Bay", would become their single Top Ten hit a few weeks later. Their last singles "Ecstasy" and "Time to Say Goodbye", turned hits after their split, on various central, south and east European countries, because they sounded very close to the "Italo-disco" sound, a very popular music genre of the European Discotheques at that time. Those songs spread and gained success through LP compilations of dance/pop music and bootleg tapes, so the group never could take advantage of this success neither those songs turn on any kind of charts as "singles". That was a common problem for many '80s European artists. The last Arabesque singles introduced the "Italo-disco" sound to Japan, under the term "eurobeat", previously used in the UK for the Stock Aitken Waterman productions. That soon lead to Japan's Super Eurobeat music style.

On December 16, 2006 Arabesque (featuring Michaela Rose and two new members Sabine Kaemper and Silke Brauner) headlined the second Retro FM festival in Moscow.

2) "One of hip hop’s most talked about artists, Besque continues to intrigue Music’s biggest names. Signing with UK based label Sin Nombre with distro via Universal, “The Frenzy Of Renown” was released with glowing reviews. He was nominated Rap Recording of the Year at the 2007 Juno Awards, hosted by Nelly Furtado. International press in various publications, also landing him in a meet and greet with The Source Magazine staff in New York. Fall of 2007 Arabesque graced his first cover of an international magazine with NOX, the leading and most admired English speaking Mid East publication. A slew of global 12 inch singles with a wide-reach across campus radio charts. As well earning himself sponsorship’s from L-R-G and Scifen Clothing. Arabesque has opened up for artists such as Wu-tang's Raekwon, Little Brother, Zion I, Dilated Peoples and Sean Paul."

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3) Arabesque is a Dutch powerhouse trio from the mid nineties.
They produce an interesting music pure mixture of rock, fusion and progressive elements.
But they has two female singers in his second album "The Union" (2002), very different from his debut album, "Beyond the veil", 8 years before. Though could be qualified as prog-metal is easier to listen to than other bands if you're not into that music style. A "lighter" Dream Theater...?

6) Arabesque were a Pittsburgh area progressive rock band that began in 1973. They have one archival CD on Shroom Records containing recordings from 1976-1979.

8) Arabesque

Hit the Jackpot
Arabesque Lyrics

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Love is a game, you must play it right
You only can win of you really fight
Baby, baby, that's what you've been telling me

I started playing as you told me how
So don't complain because you're losing now
Baby, baby, that's what you've been telling me
Baby, baby, play

Till you hit the jackpot
I happen to win the jackpot
And love is such a wonderful game
The first time I play there's the jackpot
The best you can get, the jackpot
Baby, honey, that's what you are to me

It's so exciting, it takes the cake
Rien ne va plus and your heart's at stake
Baby, baby, we will play it every day
I lose my heart but I'm not gonna cry
Tomorrow we'll give it another try
Baby, baby, we will play it everyday
Baby, baby, play

Baby, baby, you hit the jackpot
Baby, baby, you hit the jackpot
Baby, baby, you hit the jackpot

Till you hit the jackpot
I happen to win the jackpot
And love is such a wonderful game
The first time I play there's the jackpot

The best you can get, the jackpot
Baby, honey, that's what you are to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Arabesque's song Hit the Jackpot talk about love as a game that you need to play right to win. The first line of the lyrics, "Love is a game, you must play it right," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer reminds their lover that they have been told to play the game right to win. The second line of the lyrics, "You only can win if you really fight," implies that love requires a significant amount of effort, and the lovers must be committed to the game to win.

As the song progresses, the singer boasts about how they followed their lover's advice and started playing the game right. They tell their lover not to complain because they are losing now, indicating that they are winning the game. The chorus of the song, "Till you hit the jackpot, I happen to win the jackpot," emphasizes that the singer has won the game of love. The lyrics state that love is a wonderful game, and the lover is what the singer has hit jackpot for, indicating their immense love for their partner. The song ends with the singer celebrating their love and the game of love, which they will play every day, and encourages their lover not to give up on love.

Line by Line Meaning

Love is a game, you must play it right
Love is a challenging task that needs to be approached strategically to be successful.

You only can win of you really fight
Success in love requires effort and perseverance.

Baby, baby, that's what you've been telling me
Reinforcement and encouragement from a partner are crucial in navigating the complexities of love.

I started playing as you told me how
The advice and guidance of a partner can be helpful in approaching love effectively.

So don't complain because you're losing now
Don't blame others for your own shortcomings and failures in love.

Baby, baby, that's what you've been telling me
Reinforcement and encouragement from a partner are crucial in navigating the complexities of love.

Baby, baby, play
Continue to approach love with effort and dedication.

Till you hit the jackpot
Success in love can be elusive, requiring time and persistence to achieve.

I happen to win the jackpot
Success in love can require luck or chance, but also persistence and dedication.

And love is such a wonderful game
Despite its challenges and difficulties, love is a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

The first time I play there's the jackpot
Love can be rewarding right from the beginning, but also requires continued effort afterward.

The best you can get, the jackpot
Success in love can be difficult to achieve, but it is worth striving for.

Baby, honey, that's what you are to me
A partner in love can be a source of support, encouragement, and motivation.

It's so exciting, it takes the cake
Love can be thrilling and exciting, and is worth pursuing despite the risk of failure.

Rien ne va plus and your heart's at stake
Love can be risky and uncertain, but is ultimately worth the emotional investment.

Baby, baby, we will play it every day
Love requires continued effort and dedication, even after success has been achieved.

I lose my heart but I'm not gonna cry
Heartbreak is a natural part of the journey of love, but it is possible to remain resilient and optimistic despite it.

Tomorrow we'll give it another try
Love requires persistence and continued effort, even in the face of challenges and setbacks.

Baby, baby, play
Continue to approach love with effort and dedication.

Baby, baby, you hit the jackpot
Success in love can be elusive, but it is ultimately worth striving for.

Baby, honey, that's what you are to me
A partner in love can be a source of motivation and support on the journey to success.

Till you hit the jackpot
Success in love can be elusive, requiring persistence and effort to achieve.

I happen to win the jackpot
Success in love can require a combination of luck, perseverance, and dedication.

And love is such a wonderful game
Despite its challenges and difficulties, love is ultimately fulfilling and rewarding.

The first time I play there's the jackpot
Love can be a rewarding experience right from the beginning, but requires continued effort and dedication to maintain.

The best you can get, the jackpot
Success in love can be difficult to achieve, but is ultimately worth striving for.

Baby, honey, that's what you are to me
A partner in love can be a source of motivation, support, and encouragement on the journey to success.

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