Jaz left the group in 1989 and was replaced by Melanie Taylor. Shangri La was the group's second and last album. "I Love to Bass" was the only single to make it on to Billboard's Hot 100, peaking at #68, # 3 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, #32 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The second single "Thumbs Up" made it to # 17 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart and #59 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The last single from the album "Shangri-La" went to #40 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Bardeux is considered to be a one-hit wonder, but the group produced many dance hits in their short career.
Acacia resurfaced as a new incarnation of Bardeux (presumably a solo act) in 1995 with the single "Be My Man" (credited as "Bardeux Featuring Acacia") on Thump Records in 1995, taken from the compilation "Thump Retro Disco" Volume 3. Melanie Taylor later went on to perform as one of The Staggering Harlettes (Bette Midler's backup troupe) from 1993-2000, and released a collection of holiday songs on a solo album, "This Christmas," in 2000. Tairrie B. went on to release a critically acclaimed gangsta rap album called "The Power of a Woman" on Comptown/MCA Records in 1990, and then resurfaced in the late 1990s in the as co-founder and lead singer of the goth-rap-metal band Manhole (later renamed Tura Satana for legal reasons), and then the band My Ruin in the 2000s.
Magic Carpet Ride
Bardeux Lyrics
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Looks as good as you tonight
I'm feeling kind of fresh
You know, I'm looking out of sight
I know a little place
That we can run away and hide
And the only way to go is
Come on and take a ride with me
I'll show you just how fun
My love can be
Put your heart into my hands
I'll take you to a wonderland
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I got a magic carpet
Wanna take you for a ride
You're getting kinda nervous
I can see it in your eyes
Your heart is beating faster
And your throat is getting dry
But once you've tried it, baby
It's the only way to fly
Come on and take a ride with me
I'll show you just how fun
My love can be
Put your heart into my hands
I'll take you to a wonderland
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Come and take a ride
Come and take a ride
Come and take a ride with me
Come on and take a ride with me
I'll show you just how fun
My love can be
Put your heart into my hands
I'll take you to a wonderland
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
The song "Magic Carpet Ride" by Bardeux is a romantic and adventurous anthem that describes the singer's desire to take a special someone on a ride with her on a magic carpet. The song starts with the singer admiring the good looks of her companion and feeling fresh as they plan to run away to a secret place. She promises to take him on a magic carpet ride, which is the only way to get to their destination. The chorus urges him to take the ride with her so she can show him how much fun love can be, promising to take him to a wonderful land with nothing around but sky and stars. Initially, the companion might be nervous to take the ride, but the singer says the only way to fly is to try it out.
The song captures the essence of new and exciting love, where the singer wants to explore and share new experiences with her companion. The magic carpet is a metaphor for the boundless possibilities of love, and the singer promises to take her companion on a journey that will leave him feeling elated and carefree. Overall, the song is a joyful and adventurous song that expresses the beauty of experiencing love with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never seen a boy who
Looks as good as you tonight
I'm feeling kind of fresh
You know, I'm looking out of sight
The singer is impressed by the appearance of the person they're addressing and feels confident and attractive.
I know a little place
That we can run away and hide
And the only way to go is
On a magic carpet ride
The singer knows of a secret location where they can escape to, and implies they can only get there through some sort of fantastical journey.
Come on and take a ride with me
I'll show you just how fun
My love can be
Put your heart into my hands
I'll take you to a wonderland
The singer is inviting the person they're addressing to embark on a romantic and exciting adventure with them, promising to make it a wonderful experience.
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
The singer suggests that they both can soar high on their journey together, highlighting the beauty of the night sky and stars held above them.
I got a magic carpet
Wanna take you for a ride
You're getting kinda nervous
I can see it in your eyes
The singer reveals their intention to take the person they like on a thrilling and unexpected journey, acknowledging their nervousness.
Your heart is beating faster
And your throat is getting dry
But once you've tried it, baby
It's the only way to fly
The singer tells the person they're addressing that they can feel their excitement and anticipation, and encourages them to trust them and take a chance on a magical experience.
Come and take a ride
Come and take a ride
Come and take a ride with me
The singer pleads for the person they're addressing to take their offer and join them on this unprecedented journey.
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
The singer repeats the imagery from the earlier stanza, emphasizing the feeling of flying together in the magnificent night sky.
Contributed by Benjamin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Romi Hertz
I've never seen a boy who
Looks as good as you tonight
I'm feeling kind of fresh
You know, I'm looking out of sight
I know a little place
That we can run away and hide
And the only way to go
Is on a magic carpet ride
Come on and take a ride with me
I'll show you just how fun
My love can be
Put your heart into my hands
I'll take you to a wonderland
On my magic carpet
Flying so high
With my love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and stars
All around you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I got a magic carpet
Wanna take you for a ride
You're getting kinda nervous
I can see it in your eyes
somerandomloser
I've never seen a boy who
Looks as good as you tonight
I'm feeling kind of fresh
You know, I'm looking out of sight
I know a little place
That we can run away and hide
And the only way to go is
On a magic carpet ride
Come and take a ride with me
I'll show you just how fun
My love can be
Put your heart into my hands
I'll take you to a wonderland
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
Yeah, yeah
I got a magic carpet
Wanna take you for a ride
You're getting kinda nervous
I can see it in your eyes
Your heart is beating faster
And your throat is getting dry
But once you've tried it, baby
It's the only way to fly
Come and take a ride with me
I'll show you just how fun
My love can be
Put your heart into my hands
I'll take you to a wonderland
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
Yeah, yeah
Come and take a ride
Come and take a ride
Come and take a ride with me
Come and take a ride with me
I'll show you just how fun
My love can be
Put your heart into my hands
I'll take you to a wonderland
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
On my magic carpet
Flying so high with
My love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and
Stars all around you
Romi Hertz
I've never seen a boy who
Looks as good as you tonight
I'm feeling kind of fresh
You know, I'm looking out of sight
I know a little place
That we can run away and hide
And the only way to go
Is on a magic carpet ride
Come on and take a ride with me
I'll show you just how fun
My love can be
Put your heart into my hands
I'll take you to a wonderland
On my magic carpet
Flying so high
With my love to guide you
On my magic carpet
Nothing but sky and stars
All around you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I got a magic carpet
Wanna take you for a ride
You're getting kinda nervous
I can see it in your eyes
TheJennyWalaShow
Stacey Q "Two of Hearts" and Bardeaux "Magic Carpet Ride" were awesome songs of the late 80's.
Patrick Krier
This should have been a bigger hit! This song is one of my favorites from the magical (no pun attended) year of 1988. I never get tired from hearing this dance song and i still listen to this 22 years later.
Rodrigo Solano Padilla
Celebró que me aya tocado vivir esa época
Janice Solski
This song is awesome.Long live the 80's.
Gregory
Yes!!!!!!!
María Guadalupe Santana Trixy
¡Fenoooomenal ,música de carpeta mágica para bailar,que looks tan geniales,mi inspiración de adolescente!!
Tay B.
This was my favorite song when I was like a little kid. I was born in the 90’s but my pops had a cassette with this song on it. Took me forever to find it. I always thought it was Olivia Newton- Magic.
BabyKitten199
OMG!!! I LOVE THIS SONG!!! I miss the 80s so much!!!
boyblue922
I still have my 45 of this in my closet. Bought it at Tower Records. ha ha I played the hell out it!!