Band members are Sabien Bosselaar, Dafne Holtland and Margriet Planting.
The Dutch Zazí (note the accent on the letter i) must not be confused with zazi from Canada. Please make sure your plays are scrobbled correctly.
Biographical information for the Dutch Zazí:
You call it a fairy tale but we’d call it a necessary fate that these three musicians crossed paths one evening in Paris, singing the French drinking song Tourdion on the steps of the Sacré-Coeur. In true romantic spirit, this chance magic didn’t reunite all three ladies again for a couple years, but we know what happens when musical connections spark: luscious fireworks explode into fresh sounds- the kind that make you realize how crucial the existence of those very combinations are to the infinite world of music.
Soon, gigs for 50 year old birthday parties became performances for Queen Beatrix, weekly open mic nights became live soundtracks to German and Dutch fashion shows, a repertoire of one French cover became a catalogue of German, Dutch, French, English and Spanish- and a blooming musical collective transformed into what we now know as “Zazí.”
Graciously gliding over the crispy yellow leaves, Zazí toys with genres like the sun toys with our autumn cool, playing varieties and fusions of Chanson folk, jazz, acoustic, balkin and what else sounds nice when classification boundaries are broken so. Cellos and maracas, pianos and accordions, mandolins and ukuleles are all arranged in layers and exciting crescendos to create their signature sound- all sweetly tied together with no-question-about-it handsome vocal harmonies. Zazí holds true to a vow for creative flexibility and adaptation; performances range from festival stages to echoing music halls as well as intimate corner cafes throughout Europe, England, America and Canada. A refreshingly humorous and talent-soaked show is what results; do not miss the unconventional performance that Zazí has in store for you
Siren Song
Zazí Lyrics
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And yet there’s more, more to see
Than meets the eye, we sing our songs
So soft and sweet
We will bleed when you will pass us by
Why would you leave us all alone?
Oh, you should come, we’ll give you what you need
Come closer to our little lounge
So we can keep you on the sea
Its water dark as night
We are the light, we are the warm
Home and the haven in the storm
Lay down and everything will be alright
‘Cause we are lonely, so lonely
Would you please stay on our side?
For a minute
For a night
‘Cause we are lonely, so lonely
Would you please stay on our side?
For a minute
For a night
For a minute
For a night
The lyrics of Zazi's "Siren Song" describe the lure of the sea and the seductive powers of the sirens, who use their songs to attract and capture the attention of seafarers. The opening lines, "What you see is what you get, and yet there's more, more to see," suggest that the sirens are not simply the dangerous monsters of legend, but have hidden depths and secrets. They sing their songs "so soft and sweet," but "will bleed when you will pass us by," emphasizing their vulnerability and the desperation behind their seduction.
The next lines, "Why would you leave us all alone? Oh, you should come, we'll give you what you need," suggest that the sirens are not just seeking to capture sailors for their own pleasure, but are themselves lonely and in need of companionship. Their "little lounge" on the dark and dangerous sea is portrayed as a place of warmth and safety, a "home and the haven in the storm" where sailors can find refuge. The repetition of the lines "‘Cause we are lonely, so lonely, would you please stay on our side?" further emphasizes this sense of desperation and the need for human connection.
Overall, "Siren Song" is a haunting and evocative portrayal of the power of myth and the complex emotions that lie beneath the surface of seemingly simple stories.
Line by Line Meaning
What you see is what you get
Although what we present may seem obvious, there's much more to our world and what we have to offer.
And yet there's more, more to see
Don't be fooled by what appears on the surface, there's plenty left to uncover if you look closer.
Than meets the eye, we sing our songs
We use our music to reveal the hidden parts of ourselves and the world we inhabit.
So soft and sweet
Our music may be gentle and alluring, but it's also meant to lure you in.
We will bleed when you will pass us by
We invest so much energy into our craft that your rejection stings deeply.
Why would you leave us all alone?
We need you to stay and appreciate our music because it defines who we are.
Oh, you should come, we'll give you what you need
If you stay and listen to our music, you'll find a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction you never knew you needed.
Come closer to our little lounge
We invite you to join our intimate space where you can experience our music up close and personal.
The little while, the little while
If you give us just a moment of your time, we promise to make it worth your while.
So we can keep you on the sea
Our music is meant to transport you away from your troubles and into an immersive experience.
Its water dark as night
The lyrics suggest that the experience we're inviting you into is somewhat unknown and possibly even dangerous.
We are the light, we are the warm
But we're here to guide you through the darkness and wrap you in a blanket of musical comfort.
Home and the haven in the storm
Our little lounge is a sanctuary from the chaos outside, a place where you can retreat to recuperate and recharge.
Lay down and everything will be alright
If you allow yourself to relax and let our music wash over you, we promise you'll feel better about your problems and the world around you.
'Cause we are lonely, so lonely
Behind the alluring facade, we're just a group of people yearning for connection and companionship.
Would you please stay on our side?
We're begging you to stay with us and keep us company, so we don't have to endure this loneliness alone.
For a minute
We don't need a lot of your time, just a moment of your presence to stave off our solitude.
For a night
If you can stay with us for a whole night, that's even better. But we'll take what we can get.
'Cause we are lonely, so lonely
We're so desperate for human connection that we're willing to lay our hearts bare and beg for a little company.
Would you please stay on our side?
We need you here, so we don't have to endure this crushing loneliness alone.
For a minute
Just a little of your time will go a long way in making us feel less alone.
For a night
If you can stay longer, that's even better. But we'll take what we can get to lessen the ache of loneliness.
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mcfrdmn
Lovely videoclip !
@dianacol
You should sell this album in iTunes USA, is my only chances to buy it