Zanzibar
Arabesque Lyrics


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If you need a little rest
I advise you for the best
Take a plane and be my guest
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far

We will be alone
There will be no telephone
I will make you feel at home
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far

Hey come to Zanzibar
Lovely Zanzibar
If you know you will find
What you have in your mind
On Zanzibar
Tell on-one where you are
And it's not too far
I'll be waiting for you on Zanzibar
Zanzibar

On my island in the sun
People walk they do not run
But they have a lot of fun
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far

Baby you will stay
Or come back some other day
You will love it anyway
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far

Hey come to Zanzibar
Lovely Zanzibar
If you know you will find
What you have in your mind
On Zanzibar
Tell on-one where you are
And it's not too far
I'll be waiting for you on Zanzibar
Zanzibar

Zanzibar (Zanzibar, Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar, Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar, Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar, Zanzibar)

Hey come to Zanzibar
Lovely Zanzibar
If you know you will find
What you have in your mind
On Zanzibar
Tell on-one where you are
And it's not too far
I'll be waiting for you on Zanzibar

Hey come to Zanzibar
Lovely Zanzibar
If you know you will find
What you have in your mind
On Zanzibar
Tell on-one where you are




And it's not too far
I'll be waiting for you on Zanzibar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Arabesque's song Zanzibar speaks about taking a break and escaping to the African island of Zanzibar. The singer suggests taking a plane and visiting Zanzibar, which is not far away. The island is described as a place of peace and fun where people walk and not run. The singer promises to make their guest feel at home, with no phones disturbing their peace. Arabesque tries to entice their guest to come to Zanzibar, where they will find what they have in their mind. Additionally, they promise to be waiting for them on the island, whether they decide to stay or come back some other day.


The lyrics of the song communicate the need for rest and relaxation. Zanzibar is presented as the ideal location for a getaway. The song communicates the island's atmosphere as full of peace, fun, and relaxation. The singer aims to make the guest feel welcome and stress-free by getting rid of all distracting elements of urban life, including phones. The song's repetitive structure emphasizes the simplicity and beauty of escapism.


Line by Line Meaning

If you need a little rest
In case you require a momentary pause from your routine


I advise you for the best
My suggestion for the most favorable option is


Take a plane and be my guest
Travel by air and accept my invitation


Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
The destination being spoken of is Zanzibar


Is not far
It's not a great distance away


We will be alone
There will be no one else present except us


There will be no telephone
Communication devices won't be available


I will make you feel at home
I'll ensure that you feel comfortable and at ease


Hey come to Zanzibar
An invitation to visit Zanzibar


Lovely Zanzibar
A compliment to the beauty of Zanzibar


If you know you will find
If you're aware, you'll discover


What you have in your mind
What you desire or long for


On Zanzibar
Available on the island of Zanzibar


Tell on-one where you are
Don't inform anyone of your whereabouts


And it's not too far
It's not too distant


I'll be waiting for you on Zanzibar
I'll anticipate your arrival in Zanzibar


On my island in the sun
Describing Zanzibar as an island with bright sunshine


People walk they do not run
The atmosphere is relaxed and leisurely


But they have a lot of fun
Despite the slow pace, fun activities are abundant


Baby you will stay
Darling, you can stay


Or come back some other day
Or return at another time


You will love it anyway
You'll love it regardless


Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Again referencing the location of Zanzibar


Hey come to Zanzibar
Another invitation to visit Zanzibar


Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Continuing to reference Zanzibar


Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
The location of Zanzibar again being stated




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"Zanzibar"

If you need a little rest
I advise you for the best
Take a plane and be my guest
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far

We will be alone
There will be no telephone
I will make you feel at home
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far

Hey come to Zanzibar
Lovely Zanzibar
If you know you will find
What you have in your mind
On Zanzibar
Tell no one where you are
And it's not too far
I'll be waiting for you on Zanzibar
Zanzibar

On my island in the sun
People walk they do not run
But they have a lot of fun
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far

Baby you will stay
Or come back some other day
You will love it anyway
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far

Hey come to Zanzibar
Lovely Zanzibar
If you know you will find
What you have in your mind
On Zanzibar
Tell no one where you are
And it's not too far
I'll be waiting for you on Zanzibar
Zanzibar

Zanzibar (Zanzibar, Zanzibar)

Hey come to Zanzibar
Lovely Zanzibar
If you know you will find
What you have in your mind
On Zanzibar
Tell no one where you are
And it's not too far
I'll be waiting for you on Zanzibar
Zanzibar


"Занзибар"

Если тебе надо немного отдохнуть,
Мой лучший совет тебе —
Сесть на самолет и стать моим гостем.
Занзибар (Занзибар)
Занзибар (Занзибар) —
Это недалеко.

Мы будем одни.
Там не будет телефона.
Я сделаю так, что ты почувствуешь себя как дома.
Занзибар (Занзибар)
Занзибар (Занзибар) —
Это недалеко.

Эй, приезжай на Занзибар,
Славный Занзибар.
Если ты знаешь, ты найдешь
То, о чем думаешь,
На Занзибаре.
Не говори никому, где ты.
И это не очень далеко.
Я буду ждать тебя на Занзибаре,
Занзибаре.

На моем солнечном острове
Люди ходят, а не бегают
Но они много веселятся.
Занзибар (Занзибар)
Занзибар (Занзибар) —
Это недалеко.

Малыш, ты останешься
Или вернешься в какой-нибудь другой день.
Ты полюбишь его в любом случае.
Занзибар (Занзибар)
Занзибар (Занзибар) —
Это недалеко.

Эй, приезжай на Занзибар,
Милый Занзибар.
Если ты знаешь, ты найдешь
То, о чем думаешь,
На Занзибаре.
Не говори никому, где ты.
И это не очень далеко.
Я буду ждать тебя на Занзибаре,
Занзибаре.

Занзибар (Занзибар, Занзибар)...

Эй, приезжай на Занзибар,
Славный Занзибар.
Если ты знаешь, ты найдешь
То, о чем думаешь,
На Занзибаре.
Не говори никому где ты.
И это не очень далеко.
Я буду ждать тебя на Занзибаре,
Занзибаре.

Автор перевода — Олег Лобачев



@yul7408

If you need a little rest
I advise you for the best
Take a plane and be my guest
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far
We will be alone
There will be no telephone
I will make you feel at home
Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Is not far
Hey come to Zanzibar
Lovely Zanzibar
If you know you will find
What you have in your mind



All comments from YouTube:

@MarinaThistle

Какое было счастье, когда в 85-м, в прошлом веке, купила их пластинку! Замечательная танцевальная мелодия.)
И ностальгия сейчас.

@haaslife

Слушал тогда и не понимал где вообще тот Занзибар. А теперь слушаю эту песню в Нунгви, на этом самом Занзибаре.

@Veronica-tx6tx

I am 14 years old, but I love old music! It has a certain charm making me listen over and over again.😣😍

@Tora-Tora-Tora-

I am 17 years old.
I agree with you.

@jamshidaybergenov6188

Я тоже😩😩

@user-ry3ed5kc7x

Я також❤

@user-dr7je9mw7t

Блин, люди, мое детство пришлось на 90-е, но почему и я слушаю ЭТОТ ШЕДЕВР с таким удовольствием?

@staceyspb9526

потому что Занзибар одно из доступных мест для посещения в карантинные времена?

@hispanofila

Моё детство пришлось на конец 90х, начало 2000, и тоже эту песню я обожала! Как и многие другие хиты 60, 70, 80 годов!

@Freddy22803

Потому что сделано с истинно немецким качеством мелодии, аранжировки и записи - поэтому и воспринимается так же, как и добротно сработанный "Мерседес" 40-летней давности.

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