In the late 80s, Ian Lex teamed up with Severo Lombardoni and released the singles "Diana", "Blue Eyes" and "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" featuring Lisa.
In the early 90s appeared the singles "On The Ground", produced by Pino and Lino Nicolisi and "Just Over The Time" with S. Lombardoni.
In 1993 Ian Lex recorded the single "What Is Love" and in 1994 he recorded with the S.A.I.F.A.M. group in the project called Heartclub.
In 1995 Ian Lex released the single "I Believe In You", that was followed by "I Wanna Be Your Man" and "Let Me Take Your Love".
Tarzan Boy
Ian Lex Lyrics
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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 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
You 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'll 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
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The song "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimora, with words by Maurizio Bassi and vocals by Jimmy McShane, evokes a feeling of adventure and freedom, with its lyrics describing the life of Tarzan in the jungle. The first stanza sets the scene of the jungle, where the singer is far away from the civilization, living on his own like Tarzan. The second stanza describes the playful nature of Tarzan, with a reference to "monkey business" on a sunny afternoon. The chorus of the song describes the native beat and the fire that sends a signal to the sky, asking if the message gets to its destination.
The second part of the song begins with the singer asking for a chance tonight and expressing his willingness to take anything that comes his way. He asks his listener to leave everything behind and join him, promising that it is easy to survive in the jungle. The final stanza repeats the description of Tarzan's life in the jungle, this time inviting the listener to join him and promising that they won't miss home. There is a sense of freedom and adventure in the lyrics, inviting listeners to let go of their worries and live like Tarzan in the jungle.
Line by Line Meaning
Jungle life
Living a wild, unpredictable life in a forested area.
I'm far away from nowhere
Being isolated and away from civilization, with nowhere specific to be.
On my own like Tarzan Boy
Being self-sufficient and relying on oneself like the fictional character Tarzan.
Hide and seek
Playing a game involving concealing oneself and seeking others.
I play along while rushing cross the forest
Participating in the game of hide and seek while quickly and frantically moving through the forest.
Monkey business on a sunny afternoon
Engaging in playful activities, like a monkey, during a bright and cheery day.
I'm living in the open
Residing in a place outside of closed, confined spaces, and more in natural surroundings.
Native beat that carries on
Continuous and rhythmic sound produced by the people who live in that area.
Burning bright
Somewhat intense and forceful light source that commands attention.
A fire that blows the signal to the sky
A fire that is so intense that it rises to the sky, making it visible from everywhere around.
I sit and wonder does the message get to you
Questioning the effectiveness and reach of the signal sent through the sky by the intense fire.
You're far away from nothing
Being located so far away that you are away from everything in civilization.
It's all right
Everything is okay, and there is nothing to worry about.
Take a chance
To try something new with the possibility of positive or negative consequences.
Leave everything behind you
Walk away from everything and start anew.
Come and join me
Playing off the earlier theme of isolation by inviting others to join in the isolated lifestyle.
You won't be sorry
Implying that joining the isolated lifestyle won't lead to regret.
It's easy to survive
The lifestyle isn't as difficult as it may appear, and it is possible to lead a life of relative ease.
You won't miss home
Assuming that the tranquility of the jungle life will make you forget about everything from your previous life.
We'll play along while rushing 'cross the
Participating in recreational activities, such as games or sports, while quickly moving through the forest.
All alone like Tarzan's boy
Being alone in the forest with no one to help or rely upon, like Tarzan.
Gimme the other, gimme the other
There is another option, another way of doing things, another thing to try.
Chance tonight
Opportunity for something to occur, particularly at night-time.
You won't play
Refusing to engage in or participate in something.
Writer(s): Maurizio Bassi, Naimy Hackett
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.