"WHOA-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OH-OHHHHHHH"
Gained minor notoriety due to assosications with TMNT movies and the user-created pages at YTMND.
Often credited as the Baltimora's "one hit wonder."
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?
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
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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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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
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
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
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Repetitive vocalization of the song's main melody
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maurizio Bassi, Naimy Hackett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edwinwalteros
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 a 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...
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...
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 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 world
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh...
@80sMusicHits-189
I was less than 10 years old when I first heard this speechless wonderful piece of music! It's 2024 and still enjoy listening to this Soft Rock music. Every time I listen to it, it reminds me of my childhood! Is anyone out there with me?
@TIGERZY2K
RIP Jimmy McShane the vocalist of Italian band Baltimora.Tarzan Boy would always be remembered as one of biggest hits of 80s.
@susannelewis9411
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@RocStarr913
Jimmy McShane was a frontman like Milli Vanilli had. The actual singer was the producer/songwriter Maurizio Bassi.
@joseperalta9635
Excelente información no sabia que la banda era italiana
@perchthecabbie
@@RocStarr913 Not entirely like Milli Vanilli... McShane was an actual member of the musical act and did contribute. He provided some backing vocals and even wrote the lyrics to their track "Survivor in Love".
@willomina1990
@@perchthecabbie Hey!.....Yes, very true....
@skilling5471
From Italian jungle to eternity...!!
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@AgentDanielCross
That sounds like a mashup between Tarzan Boy and From Here to Eternity
@skilling5471
@@AgentDanielCross 🤣👍🏼