Medley
Nana Mouskouri & Julio Iglesias Lyrics


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I can hear the sound marimba
I can hear it play
I can hear the sound of thumbas
Telling me to stay
Down here in the Caribbean
Sunshine every day
All the pretty women dancing
Dance the night away

Il tape les bambous comme un numéro-un
Dans son île on est fou quand on est musicien
Sur Radio Jamaïque il a des copains
Il fabrique sa musique et ça lui va bien
Il tape les bambous comme un numéro-un
Tahiti, Touamotou, équateur méridien
Il a des filles partout qui lui veulent du bien
Il s'en fout de la gloire et ça va, ça vient
Il vit sa vie au bord de l'eau
Cocos et coquillages

Un dollar pour prendre une photo
Son plus beau tatouage
Il vit sa vie comme un Vendredi
Robinson est parti
Il est toujours très bien dans sa peau
Quand il prend ce tempo

I can hear the sound marimba
I can hear it play
I can hear the sound of thumbas
Telling me to stay
Down here in the Caribbean
Sunshine every day
All the pretty women dancing
Dance the night away

Il tape les bambous comme un numéro un
Dans son île on est fou quand on est musicien
Sur Tadio Jamaïque il a des copains
Il fabrique sa musique, et ça lui va bien
Il tape les bambous comme un numéro-un
Tahiti, Touamotou, équateur méridien
Il a des filles partout qui lui veulent du bien
Il s'en fout de la gloire et ça va, ça vient
Il tape sur les bambous comme un numéro-un
Dans son île on est fou quand on est musicien
Sur Radio Jamaïque il a des copains
Il fabrique sa musique et ça lui va bien
Il tape sur les bambous comme un numéro-un
Tahiti, Touamotou, équateur méridien




Il a des filles partout qui lui veulent du bien
Il s'en fout de la gloire et ça va, ça vient

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nana Mouskouri & Julio Iglesias's song "Medley" evoke a sense of the Caribbean, with mentions of marimba, thumbas, and pretty women dancing. The first stanza captures the joy and vibrancy of the Caribbean, with its constant sunshine and lively atmosphere. It suggests a carefree and festive environment where people embrace the music and dance until the night ends.


The second stanza introduces the character of the song, a musician who plays the bamboo drums or "bambous" as if he were the number one. In his island, being a musician is a joyful and somewhat crazy experience. He has friends on Jamaican Radio and creates his own music, which suits him perfectly. He travels to Tahiti, Touamotou, and the Meridian Equator, where he encounters girls who admire him. However, he does not care about fame, as it comes and goes. He lives his life by the water, surrounded by coconuts and seashells, getting a dollar for a photo and proudly displaying his most beautiful tattoo. He is content and in his element when he finds his rhythm.


The song's lyrics convey a sense of music and rhythm as a universal language that connects people and cultures. It celebrates the laid-back and joyful spirit of the Caribbean and the freedom that comes with living true to oneself and embracing life's simple pleasures.


Line by Line Meaning

I can hear the sound marimba
The melodic sound of the marimba resonates in my ears


I can hear it play
I can hear the music being played on the marimba


I can hear the sound of thumbas
The rhythmic beats of the thumbas drum fill the air


Telling me to stay
They encourage me to stay and immerse myself in the vibrant atmosphere


Down here in the Caribbean
In this tropical paradise of the Caribbean


Sunshine every day
The warm rays of the sun shine brightly each day


All the pretty women dancing
The graceful movements of the beautiful women as they dance


Dance the night away
They dance with such joy and energy throughout the entire night


Il tape les bambous comme un numéro-un
He plays the bamboos like a number one


Dans son île on est fou quand on est musicien
In his island, one becomes crazy when they are a musician


Sur Radio Jamaïque il a des copains
He has friends on Radio Jamaica


Il fabrique sa musique et ça lui va bien
He creates his own music and it suits him well


Il tape les bambous comme un numéro-un
He plays the bamboos like a number one


Tahiti, Touamotou, équateur méridien
From Tahiti, Touamotou, to the equator meridian


Il a des filles partout qui lui veulent du bien
He has girls everywhere who desire him


Il s'en fout de la gloire et ça va, ça vient
He doesn't care about fame, it comes and goes


Il vit sa vie au bord de l'eau
He lives his life by the water's edge


Cocos et coquillages
Coconuts and seashells surround him


Un dollar pour prendre une photo
One dollar to take a photo


Son plus beau tatouage
His most beautiful tattoo


Il vit sa vie comme un Vendredi
He lives his life like a Friday


Robinson est parti
Robinson has left


Il est toujours très bien dans sa peau
He is always comfortable in his own skin


Quand il prend ce tempo
When he takes this tempo




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing, Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, EMI Music Publishing.
Written by: Albert Hammond, Michel Colombier, D Barbilevian, M Harrin, Julio Iglesias

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Comments from YouTube:

@juanmorales976

Está melodía se la dedicaría no a un ser humano,se la dedicaría a nuestro señor Jesucristo

@JuanMendoza-oe7mr

Ja la Jodimos, una mujer la escucha y siente el otro, ni se inmuta, donde está?

@marmendes4166

Oh... Qué hermosoooo.

@enriquerocco1140

Jesuscristo nuestro señor, el hijo de Dios se hizo hombre ,adopto la humanidad de un ser humano ,nacio de la virgen Maria, la inmaculada concepcion, por obra de Dios Padre, que Mando el espiritu Santo
que se poso sobre Maria,nacio con todas las facultades de un hombre ,pero menos en el Pecado ...

@diegomaldonado9798

Dios no existe

@danna2201

Jesucristo un ser universal y dimencional

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@mirieliscolon1157

Se la dedico al gran Amor de mi vida..que partió de este mundo...
Siempre te amaré 💕..

@hectorugalde1031

Esta canción me habla al corazón y se que con mi esposa Edita, estamos pasando por un momento muy bendecido junto a ti Señor ,que nos volverá a reconciliar con El Señor para restaurar nuestro matrimonio y nuestra familia que quiere ser testimonio de nuestra vida conyugal para que se haga realidad nuestra Historia de Amor.

@yamilebelmarhernandez8863

Cada vez que escucho esta canción vuelven a mi mete recuerdos tristes. Veo a mi papá llorar desconsoladamente cuando falleció mi mamá. Aún sigue doliendo como el primer día y más después de 22 años.

@noeliadelcarmenramirezvega3358

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