TARZAN BOY
Baltimora Lyrics


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Jungle life
I'm far away from nowhere
On my own like Tarzan boy

Hide and seek
I play alone 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 blows the signal to the sky
I sit and wonder, does the message get to you?

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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

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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 Tarzan's boy

Hide and seek
We play alone 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 world

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora depict a young man living a wild and carefree life in the jungle. The song expresses a longing for adventure and freedom, away from the constraints of modern society. The singer, feeling like a modern-day Tarzan, plays hide and seek alone in the forest and enjoys monkey business on a sunny afternoon. The rhythmic beat of native drums is the only music he needs to move to. He wonders if the signal from his fire is received in the outside world, but he remains content with his simple existence. He encourages others to take a chance and join him in the jungle, where life is lived openly and freely, far away from the trappings of civilization.


The song has a tropical disco vibe that was popular during the 1980s. Its upbeat tempo and catchy refrain make it an easy song to dance to. Interestingly, the song was actually created by the Italian musician Maurizio Bassi, who simulated a Caribbean-style sound despite never having visited the area. The lyrics express a desire for adventure and the simple pleasures of life, resonating with listeners who are searching for an escape from the everyday.


Line by Line Meaning

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Repetitive vocalization of the song's main melody


Jungle life
Living in the wild and free


I'm far away from nowhere
Being isolated from civilization


On my own like Tarzan boy
Being self-sufficient like the fictional character Tarzan


Hide and seek
Playing a game of hiding and finding


I play alone while rushing 'cross the forest
Playing hide and seek solo in the woods


Monkey business on a sunny afternoon
Having fun in the jungle like monkeys do in the wild


I'm living in the open
Enjoying the freedom of living in nature


Native beat that carries on
Rhythm of the jungle that never stops


Burning bright
A fiery blaze shining brightly


A fire blows the signal to the sky
Smoke signal sent up by the fire


I sit and wonder, does the message get to you?
Curious if others will receive the signal message


Night to night
From one evening to another


Gimme the other, gimme the other
Wanting something new or different


Chance tonight, oh yeah
An opportunity to explore tonight, oh yeah


You're far away from nothing
Being away from everything without feeling lonely


It's all right
Things are going well


You won't miss home
Not feeling homesick


Take a chance
Taking a risk


Leave everything behind you
Leaving everything in the past and moving forward


Come and join me, won't be sorry
Inviting others to share in the adventure with no regrets


It's easy to survive
Living in the wild can be simple


We're living in the open
Living in freedom outdoors


You won't play
Not feeling the urge to participate


Night to night, night to night
Repetitive cycle of adventure


Gimme the other, gimme the other
Wanting something different and exciting


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Repetitive vocalization of the song's main melody




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maurizio Bassi, Naimy Hackett

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@carlosfeldman5239

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



@ingabrielaalvesdonasciment4163

Menino Tarzan
Vida na selva
Eu estou bem distante de lugar nenhum
Solitário, como o menino Tarzan
Esconde-esconde
Eu curto enquanto [estou]na correria da floresta
Trabalho de macaco em uma tarde ensolarada
Vida na selva
Eu estou vivendo no aberto (espaço aberto)
Ritmos nativos que conduzem
O brilho ardente
Um fogo que rompe o sinal para o céu
Eu sento e fico pensando se a mensagem chegou até você

Noite a noite
Me dê a outra, me dê a outra
chance esta noite
Me dê a outra, me dê a outra
Noite a noite
Me dê o outro, me dê o outro mundo

Vida na selva
Você está distante de nada
Está tudo bem
Você não vai sentir falta de casa
Aproveite a chance
Deixe tudo para trás
Venha e junte-se a mim
Não se lamente
É fácil de sobreviver

Vida na selva
Nós estamos vivendo no aberto (espaço aberto)
Todos solitários como o menino Tarzan
Esconde-esconde
Nós curtimos enquanto [estamos na correria] da floresta
Trabalho de macaco numa tarde ensolarada

Noite a noite
Me dê a outra, me dê a outra
chance esta noite
Oh Yeah!
Noite a noite
Me dê a outra, me dê a outra
Noite a noite
Você não brinca
Noite a noite
Me dê a outra, me dê a outra
chance esta noite
Oh Yeah!
Noite a noite
Noite a noite
Me dê a outra, me dê a outra



All comments from YouTube:

@cliftonnagan7813

This song can never get old. Its one of those tracks that can change a bad day into a good one. Even in 2022 its still sounds fantastic....

@amberturdcoloringbook1733

This song is the Future...

@AnthonyWilliams1984

Yup

@JasonSinghSohi

ooOOoooooOooooo yeah bro💕👍🤗

@yoblazes

It's a beat that stands to outlast the test of time for sure

@anirudhsubramani6266

Arguably, this sounds much better than a lot of tripe out there

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@cantm0837

Even 40 years after it came out, it’s still the best music.

@user-zr2og6hi3x

Que poder la de eso tema nunca abran otro igual temaso al 🥰🥰🥰

@monawaratasnin7965

Absolutely amazing

@randomuser2461

It came out or you came out?

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