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
Turn Me On
Zazí Lyrics
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You lost my frequency and now I'm gone
I watched your favorite, your favorite poise
I'm a radiostation, you have no choice
Turn, turn, turn, turn me on
Turn, turn, turn, turn me on
You love my singles in the afternoon
I'm in your house, I'm in your car
In the supermarket, in the bar
Turn, turn, turn, turn me on
Turn, turn, turn, turn me on
I can whistle, I can sing for you
I can listen, listen too
Every night until the morning done
You just have to turn, turn me on
From satellites, but all so small
I send my wave, just hear them call
Pick them up when they reach you
There's only one thing left for you to do
I can whistle, I can sing for you
I can listen, listen too
Every night until the morning done
You just have to turn, turn me on
Woohoo
Turn, turn me on
Turn, turn, turn, turn me on
Turn, turn, turn, turn me on
The song "Turn Me On" by Zazí is a playful tune about a radio station that is personified as a woman, offering her jingles, tunes, and songs to anyone who wants to listen. The opening lines, "Pushed the button, I switched it on, You lost my frequency and now I'm gone," suggest that the listener has lost interest in the station, perhaps due to programming changes or the emergence of other media. However, the station is still going strong, and she asserts that "I'm a radiostation, you have no choice" - indicating that she will continue broadcasting, regardless of whether anyone is listening.
The chorus of the song, "Turn, turn, turn, turn me on," encourages the listener to tune in and enjoy the station's offerings. The lyrics highlight the ubiquity of radio - the station is "in your house, in your car, in the supermarket, in the bar," suggesting that it is an ever-present part of daily life. The lines "I can whistle, I can sing for you, I can listen, listen too" further emphasize the intimacy that can develop between a listener and their favorite station; even though the station is not physically present, it feels like a companion.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted celebration of the power of radio to entertain, inform, and connect people. It underscores the idea that radio is not just a medium, but a relationship between listener and broadcaster.
Line by Line Meaning
Pushed the button, I switched it on
I'm activating myself, and getting ready to provide you with what you want.
You lost my frequency and now I'm gone
You've stopped connecting with me or interacting with what I have to offer.
I watched your favorite, your favorite poise
I know what you like and I'm going to give it to you without any hesitation.
I'm a radiostation, you have no choice
I'm here to provide you music and entertainment, and you can't refuse to listen to me.
Turn, turn, turn, turn me on
Activate me and start listening to me, so I can provide you with what you need.
You like my jingels, you like my tune
You enjoy my distinctive sound, and it brings you pleasure and joy.
You love my singles in the afternoon
My music enriches your entire day and you always have a good time when you listen to me.
I'm in your house, I'm in your car
I'm always with you, no matter where you are, and I'm ready to be activated anytime.
In the supermarket, in the bar
You'll find me everywhere, in any public place you go to.
I can whistle, I can sing for you
I'm a versatile artist and can perform different styles and genres to meet your taste.
I can listen, listen too
I'm here to comfort you, and you can rely on me to lend an ear.
Every night until the morning done
I'm here to entertain you all night long until you're ready to start your day.
You just have to turn, turn me on
All you have to do is activate me, and I'll provide you with what you need.
From satellites, but all so small
Though I'm miles away, I'm present and always ready to serve you.
I send my wave, just hear them call
My music and entertainment reach you through electronic waves, and you can hear and feel them deeply.
Pick them up when they reach you
Once you receive my music and entertainment, you can enjoy them to their fullest potential.
Woohoo
A shout of joy and enthusiasm to celebrate the goodness of music and entertainment.
Turn, turn me on
Activating me is the first step to hearing great music and entertainment.
Turn, turn, turn, turn me on
Repetition of the previous line to reinforce the idea that I'm always ready to serve you, as long as you activate me.
Writer(s): Giorgio Tuinfort, David Guetta, Onika Tanya Maraj, Esther Dean
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kees Tel
Een mooie nostalgische zomerse sfeer. De muziek en de beelden zijn perfect in harmonie. Prachtige stemmen en zeer aantrekkelijke zangeressen. Een goed muzikaal arrangement met een instrumentatie van authentieke klanken Ik wil deze muziek op de radio horen graag!
Le Phuong
They are all young and fresh from head to toes, including their voices. Absolutely turn on the audiences.
Thierry
I love this video not for the pretty girls but for the french car... a DS made by Citroën in 1955 and during about 20 years. This car is still so nice and amazing !
Pablo Leon Fernandez
Las chicas además de cantar bien, son guapas y por su interpretación musical muy dulces.
Wayne Jones
Thierry C I love this one, and those little boxy-looking Citroens with the big headlights!! I never could pronounce CITOREN, but learned it at an early age!!
AccorDean Deanne
Gaaf nummer en heel blij met de accordeon die steeds meer gebruikt wordt in de moderne muziek! Ik wil dat soort dingen ook spelen op mijn accordeon!! Succes verder met jullie groep! Deanne
peter ewijk
Wat een heerlijk nummer om naar te luisteren, ik hoop dat dat ze meer van dit soort muziek maken. Het verveeld niet en is heerlijk, en ik heb hem al grijs gedraaid.
robsonjr0
Heerlijk nummer. Om bij weg te smelten en dan helemaal wanneer het gezongen wordt door drie van deze prachtige dames. Echt een top werk.
Mike Mann
Wat een geweldige plaat!!! Kunnen we weer trots op zijn!!!!!!!
ebroersen
Ik hoorde deze vanmiddag toevallig op radio omroep Gelderland. Kende het nog niet, maar wat een geweldig leuk liedje inderdaad! Ga zo door dames!