Cetu Javu scored dance hits with "Situations", "Have In Mind" (the Kalimba Mix) and "Adónde" in 1988.
Their former leadsinger Javier Revilla-Diez is nowadays a professor of geography at Leibniz University of Hannover and so the group is actually starting to gain new fame among local students.
Cetu Javu released two albums, "Southern Lands" (1990) and "Where Is Where" (1992).
Caribean Dream
Cetu Javu Lyrics
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Trying to get away from boring routine
Caribean Dream
Holiday including sun and love
Red-skinned bodies on each side of me
Happy people laziness and small talks
Caribean Dream
Looking for adventures all day through
Sun is burning down
Drying out my brain
Get insane
Laying on the beach
On an island in the sea
Palm trees waving in the wind
It’s so easy to fly away (x2)
It’s so simple to catch a dream
Be aware of reality
After weeks with really easy days
I asked me what the sense could be of this
Caribean Dream
It’s another kind of boring routine
Sun is burning down
Drying out my brain
Get insane
Laying on the beach
On an island in the sea
Palm trees waving in the wind
It’s so easy to fly away (x2)
The lyrics to Cetu Javu's "Caribean Dream" paint a picture of a group of individuals who are seeking an escape from the mundanity of everyday life. They've booked a trip to paradise in search of adventure, happiness, and relaxation. The song speaks about the allure of a life that is filled with sun, sea, and an escape from the routines that make up everyday life.
As the days go by, the lyrics of the song suggest a growing disillusionment with the reality of the so-called paradise. The relentlessness of the sun, which slowly burns all the energy from the body, soon starts to lose its appeal, and the body's self-care mechanisms send warnings through the brain. The endlessness of each day, filled with small talk and laziness, becomes unfulfilling, and the routine of tourism imitates the routine that one sought to escape.
The last verse suggests that the singer has come to terms with the fact that the Caribean Dream is another kind of boring routine, and that the reality of the island itself was not enough to dispel the sense of longing that compelled the three friends to set out in search of a paradise. The song speaks about the dissatisfaction that can come from constantly chasing a dream.
Line by Line Meaning
We all booked a trip to paradise
We planned a vacation to escape our monotonous daily routine.
Trying to get away from boring routine
We aim to escape the repetitive, uninteresting daily life we are leading.
Caribean Dream
The name we gave to our idealistic tropical vacation fantasy.
Holiday including sun and love
We sought a romantic holiday with the sun, and warm weather to help reignite passion and love.
Red-skinned bodies on each side of me
As I lay on the beach, I am surrounded by bodies of a warm and reddish hue from excessive sun exposure.
Happy people laziness and small talks
Everyone is relaxed and contented with life - they laze around engaging in small talk and enjoy every second of their vacation.
Looking for adventures all day through
We crave thrilling and exciting experiences that we can participate in throughout the day.
Sun is burning down
The tropical sun is glaring down hard and fierce.
Drying out my brain
The hot sun is making my brain feel sluggish and dull - I am having a hard time concentrating.
Get insane
The extreme heat is making me feel almost crazed or delirious.
Laying on the beach
I'm stretched out on the sandy beach, soaking up the sun, and enjoying the salty ocean breeze.
On an island in the sea
I am currently residing on a remote island that's right in the middle of the ocean.
Palm trees waving in the wind
The gentle sea breeze makes the tropical palm trees sway and rustle in the wind, providing a tranquil background.
It’s so easy to fly away (x2)
The carefree attitude and easy-going lifestyle is making it simple to let go of life's worries and 'fly away' to enjoy the unique tropical paradise.
It’s so simple to catch a dream
It is effortless to achieve a dream in this idyllic locale.
Be aware of reality
However, it's essential to be aware of the real world after vacation so that we do not live in our own bubble.
After weeks with really easy days
Following weeks of relaxing and enjoying the undemanding lifestyle we grow curious as to the sense and purpose behind it all.
I asked me what the sense could be of this
I had a moment of reflection and wondered what was the real significance of our tropical vacation and what each person gained from it.
It’s another kind of boring routine
We realize that, in a way, our tropical vacation was just another form of tedious routine that limited real adventure.
Contributed by Dylan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.