DJ and musician Zeb was born in Milan, but got his start after relocating t… Read Full Bio ↴DJ and musician Zeb was born in Milan, but got his start after relocating to New York and joining up as part of the dance collective Organic Grooves. His work has appeared on several compilations (including 2000's Breakbeat Experience, and 2001's Playground, Vol. 1, Black Coffee, Vol. 3, and Organic Grooves 3), while he received rave reviews for his DJing stateside, as he specialized in creating irresistible dance beats with several live musicians jamming along. In 2001, Zeb released his debut album, Jesterized, on the Irma label.

The Place to Be
Zeb Lyrics

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There's a place I long to be
Where the air is wide and free
It's the only lead and just for me
I can let my head down and be me
Just a smile will form a start and it on it takes a
spark to begin a fire in your heart wouldn't you agree
I believe that I can be only the best in whatever I do
Gauranteed to take the lead all the best in whatever I do

Gauranteed yes indeed to put the best in whatever I do
Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor bor
There's a place near far away
Where the sky is never gray
Orange as the evening setting sun
A place as a friend for everyone
Where the smile will warm your heart
And the people think about
Everything to make your dream come true
Everything is you
I believe that I can be only the best in whatever I do
Gauranteed to take the lead all the best
in whatever I do
Gauranteed yes indeed to put the best
in whatever I do
Won't you take my hand and let me lead
Won't you rather trust me
Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor bor
There's a place I long to be
Where the air is wide and free
I can let my head down and be me
wouldn't you agree
I believe that I can be only the best in whatever I do
Gauranteed to take the lead all the best
in whatever I do
Gauranteed yes indeed to put the best
in whatever I do
Won't you take my hand and let me lead
Won't you rather trust me
And I sit down simple as a dream
Simple as a water, simple as a chatter simple as an idea.
I'll be your man, the possibilities
Would you take my hand and let me lead
Would you just trust me
Yeah eeee yea

Won't you take my hand and let me lead
Won't you rather trust me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zeb's "The Place to Be" seem to be about a place that brings the singer a sense of freedom and allows them to be themselves. This place is depicted as having wide and free air, where the sky is never gray, and everything is designed to make dreams come true. The singer feels that in this place, they can only do their best, be the best and lead others to greatness without judgment or doubt. The lyrics suggest that this place is near and far away simultaneously, making it a place of both familiarity and adventure.

The song describes a place where people are friendly and will work towards the fulfillment of the singer's dreams, inviting the listener to trust and follow them. The repeated chorus becomes an invitation to the listener to let go of their doubts and take a leap of faith towards an idealized place where they can be the best version of themselves. The lyrics ask for the listener's hand to be taken and led into a land of possibilities, wanting to be trusted and believed for the journey.

Overall, the song can be seen as a push to follow one's dreams and to trust in the possibilities that might arise by embracing who we truly are. It portrays a place where acceptance and support are the expected norms, where individuals can be themselves without restrictions or fears.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a place I long to be
I yearn for a certain place

Where the air is wide and free
Where there is an expansive and unencumbered atmosphere

It's the only lead and just for me
This place is unique and meant only for me

I can let my head down and be me
In this place, I can relax and be myself

Just a smile will form a start and it on it takes a spark to begin a fire in your heart wouldn't you agree
A smile is all it takes to ignite a passion within oneself and I think you would agree

I believe that I can be only the best in whatever I do Gauranteed to take the lead all the best in whatever I do Gauranteed yes indeed to put the best in whatever I do Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor bor
I have confidence in my abilities and I am guaranteed to succeed and do my best, even amidst distractions

There's a place near far away Where the sky is never gray Orange as the evening setting sun A place as a friend for everyone
This place is distant but has an everlasting warm and inviting aura, much like a friend

Where the smile will warm your heart And the people think about Everything to make your dream come true Everything is you
The people in this place are pleasant, and they will do everything to make your dreams a reality, with an emphasis on what you want

Won't you take my hand and let me lead Won't you rather trust me Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor Bor bor
Will you let me lead you and trust me amidst any distractions or uncertainties?

And I sit down simple as a dream Simple as a water, simple as a chatter simple as an idea.
I find simplicity in my thoughts, much like a dream, water, or a casual conversation.

I'll be your man, the possibilities Would you take my hand and let me lead Would you just trust me Yeah eeee yea
I promise to guide you to explore all the possibilities. Will you follow me and trust me? Yes, indeed.

Writer(s): MORENO VISINI

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