Their music had a distinctive sound, a mixture of Caribbean Soca or Calypso and western Pop music.
Their most successful song was Sun of Jamaica which topped the German single charts for nine weeks in 1980. In 1982, their song Seven Tears (song) topped the UK singles chart for 3 weeks.
A "best of" album was released in 2005.
Marrakesh
Goombay Dance Band Lyrics
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To the city of gold near the sky
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
Where the troubles of life drift on by
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
Sings the rain when I can't sleep at night
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
Where is my home, where is my land? (way down in Africa)
Where is my love, where are my friends? (way down in Africa)
Couldn?t make a living there, had to find a job somewhere
Changed my name, took a plane and went away -
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
Says my heart when I feel all alone.
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
You will find peace of mind in Marrakesh
People put me down - treat me like a clown I take it
(Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh)
Savin ev'ry dime, knowing I'll be fine some day
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
Cries the wind calling me to Marrakesh
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
To the city of gold near the sky
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
Where the troubles of life all the hustle and strife will go by
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh!
Yells the train rollin' by in the dark
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh!
I'll be free, I'll be me in Marrakesh.
People put me down - treat me like a clown I take it
(Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh!)
Saving ev'ry dime, knowing I'll be fine some day.
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
You will find peace of mind in Marrakesh
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh!
I?II be free, I'll be me in Marrakes
The song "Marrakesh" by the Goombay Dance Band features the singer calling out to the listener to come to Marrakesh, the city of gold near the sky. The singer is clearly troubled and feels out of place where they currently are, wondering where their home, land, love, and friends are all located. The singer indicates that they had to leave their home in Africa because they couldn't make a living there, and now they take the mistreatment of others with a grain of salt while saving every dime they can. However, they believe that in Marrakesh, they will find peace of mind and be free to be themselves.
The chorus of the song, "Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh," is repeated multiple times, with different aspects of the surroundings calling out to the singer. The rain sings about Marrakesh when the singer can't sleep, the wind cries out to Marrakesh, and the train yells about it in the dark. Overall, the singer presents Marrakesh as a place where they can escape their troubles and where they will find happiness and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Marrakesh, come to Marrakesh
Invitation to visit Marrakesh
To the city of gold near the sky
Describing the beauty of Marrakesh
Where the troubles of life drift on by
Implication that Marrakesh is a peaceful escape from daily troubles
Sings the rain when I can't sleep at night
Marrakesh is a place that brings peace and serenity even in restless times
Cries the wind calling me to Marrakesh.
Marrakesh has an irresistible allure that is hard to ignore
Where is my home, where is my land? (way down in Africa)
The singer is searching for a place to call home, perhaps expressing a sense of disconnect with their origins
Where is my love, where are my friends? (way down in Africa)
The singer is feeling lonely and disconnected from their loved ones
Couldn?t make a living there, had to find a job somewhere
The artist had to leave Africa to find work and make a living
Changed my name, took a plane and went away -
The artist had to reinvent themselves in order to start over
Says my heart when I feel all alone.
The heart longs for a place of belonging and comfort
You will find peace of mind in Marrakesh
Marrakesh is a source of inner peace and contentment
People put me down - treat me like a clown I take it
The artist has faced discrimination and ridicule for their circumstances, but has learned to tolerate it
Saving ev'ry dime, knowing I'll be fine some day
The singer is working hard and saving money in hope of a better future
Where the troubles of life all the hustle and strife will go by
Marrakesh is a place to escape the chaos and struggles of everyday life
Yells the train rollin' by in the dark
The singer is on their way to Marrakesh, excited and eager
I'll be free, I'll be me in Marrakesh.
Marrakesh is a place of self-discovery and liberation
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL CRETU, MICHAEL KUNZE
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Irina.
on A POOR BOY'S DREAM
Chorus: I have met a poor boy,
He was lonely and blue.
He had no one in this world,
Cause he was born in a barn.
I. I have met a poor boy,
He was lonely and blue.
He had no one in this world,
Cause he was born in a barn.
Interlude: Cause he was born in a barn.
II. But he smiled and he said:
"I am dreaming of this:
Why can't the people be friends?
They all live in the same world."
III. I know what to say,
I knew that it was true.
There is no peace on this Earth,
Even it's Christmas time.
IV. Please, remember this boy!
Don't forget what he said:
Try to live in harmony,
We all live in the same world".
Interlude: We all live in the same world.