BZN started out as a pop-rock band in their native Volendam in 1966, playin… Read Full Bio ↴BZN started out as a pop-rock band in their native Volendam in 1966, playing early-Bee Gees-like harmony pop. The initial line-up consisted of Jan Veerman (vocals), Cees Tol (guitar), Evert Woestenburg (guitar) Jan Tuyp (bass guitar) and Gerrit Woestenburg (drums).

In the early Seventies, the band switched to hard rock and had its first successes, including a brace of Top 40 hits. After original singer Veerman left and drummer Keizer took his place behind the microphone, the band made a musical U-turn and opted for commercial radio pop, adding female co-vocalist Annie Schilder and laying the foundation for their status as the most popular Dutch band ever (in terms of hit singles and albums). BZN has had over 50 hits in the Dutch hit parade to date.

BZN's claim to fame started with the song "Mon Amour" (1976), which held the #1 hit parade ranking for over 5 weeks. Outside of the Netherlands the band has had some success as well, amongst which several hits in South Africa (such as "Yeppa" in 1990) and minor successes with their French-language songs in Canada.

Through the years there have been many lineup changes, the most important of which have been the departure of Schilder in 1984 (replaced by Carola Smit) and in 1988 of the brothers Cees and Thomas Tol (keyboards), who until then had been responsible for most of the music and lyrics. The band remained nevertheless successful, making their last major change in strategy when they decided to write in Dutch instead of English as of 2003.

BZN are also responsible for the initial success of singer Jan Smit (singer), who was discovered by BZN at the age of 10 and went on to have pop and schlager successes in The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.

On February 15 2006, BZN announced they would do one final tour and then call it quits. This goodbye tour is scheduled to last until June 2007.

Yo The Quero Margarita
BZN Lyrics

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Yo te quero Margarita (J veerman
J keizer j tuijp)

In the heat of the night, way down in Mexico
Fell in love with a girl
She came from Rosario
We drifted around, ooh
Like the clouds in the sky above

Had a wonderful time
On that tropical island of love

Yo te quero Margarita
Pretty island under the sun
Yo te quero Margarita
Now I know my true love's begun
La la laila lalalala, lala lala lalalala
La la laila lalalala, lala lala lalalala
Ohoh ohoh Isla Margarita, Isla Margarita
Ohoh ohoowoh Isla Margarita, mi corazon
This is paradise, hot sun, tequila on ice
Swept off my feet, baby, you know what I need
Makin' love on the beach
Cooled by a sultry breeze
With the magical sound
Of the ocean all around

Yo te quero Margarita
Pretty island under the sun
Yo te quero Margarita
Now I know my true love's begun
La la laila lalalala, lala lala lalalala
La la laila lalalala, lala lala lalalala
Ohoh ohoh Isla Margarita, Isla Margarita
Ohoh ohoowoh Isla Margarita, mi corazon
Ohoh ohoh Isla Margarita, Isla Margarita

Ohoh ohoowoh Isla Margarita, mi corazon
Isla Margarita, mi corazon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BZN's song "Yo Te Quero Margarita" tell the story of someone who falls in love with a girl from Rosario while in Mexico. They share a beautiful time together on the tropical island of love, Isla Margarita. The singer expresses their strong feelings for Margarita and how she has become their true love. The song describes the paradise-like atmosphere of the island, with its hot sun, tequila on ice, and the sound of the ocean in the background. The singer is swept off their feet by Margarita and feels the magic of their love-making on the beach, cooled by the sultry breeze.

The repetition of "Yo te quero Margarita" emphasizes the singer's deep affection and desire for Margarita. The lyrics evoke a sense of passion and enchantment, painting a picture of a romantic encounter in a captivating setting. The use of Spanish phrases adds an exotic flavor to the song, reinforcing the sense of being in a foreign land where love blossoms.

Overall, "Yo Te Quero Margarita" is a love song that celebrates the intoxicating allure of a beautiful island and the blossoming of a true love affair.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo te quero Margarita
I love you, Margarita

Pretty island under the sun
Beautiful island bathed in sunlight

Now I know my true love's begun
Now I understand that my true love has started

La la laila lalalala, lala lala lalalala
Melodious sounds expressing joy and happiness

Ohoh ohoh Isla Margarita, Isla Margarita
Excitement and anticipation for Isla Margarita

Ohoh ohoowoh Isla Margarita, mi corazon
Passionate affection for Isla Margarita, my heart

This is paradise, hot sun, tequila on ice
Describing the idyllic setting with a scorching sun and refreshing tequila

Swept off my feet, baby, you know what I need
Overwhelmed with love and desire, acknowledging the partner's understanding of their desires

Makin' love on the beach
Engaging in romantic intimacy on the beach

Cooled by a sultry breeze
Feeling refreshed by a seductive, gentle wind

With the magical sound
Accompanied by enchanting, captivating sounds