“Arabian Nights” is a song performed by the multi-talented actor and rapper, Will Smith. The song part of the soundtrack for the live-action adaptation of Disney’s beloved classic film, “Aladdin,” in which Will Smith portrayed the charismatic Genie. “Arabian Nights” serves as an upbeat and infectious musical number, blending Smith’s signature rap style with the magical and enchanting themes of the Arabian desert. With its catchy melodies and vibrant energy, the song captures the essence of the fantastical world of “Aladdin” while showcasing Smith’s undeniable charisma and musical prowess. As a tribute to the original animated movie and a fresh take on the beloved story, “Arabian Nights” adds a modern twist to the timeless tale, delighting both new and old fans alike.
released in 2019
Arabian Nights Lyrics:
Oh, imagine a land, it’s a faraway place
Where the caravan camels roam
Where you wander among every culture and tongue
It’s chaotic, but, hey, it’s home
When the wind’s from the East
And the sun’s from the West
And the sand in the glass is right
Come on down, stop on by
Hop a carpet and fly
To another Arabian night
As you wind through the streets
At the fabled bazaars
With the cardamom-cluttered stalls
You can smell every spice
While you haggle the price
Of the silks and the satin shawls
Oh, the music that plays as you move through a maze
In the haze of your pure delight
You are caught in a dance
You are lost in the trance
Of another Arabian night
Arabian nights
Like Arabian days
More often than not are hotter than hot
In a lot of good ways
Arabian nights
Like Arabian dreams
This mystical land of magic and sand
Is more than it seems
There’s a road that may lead you
To good or to greed through
The power your wishing commands
Let the darkness unfold or find fortunes untold
Well, your destiny lies in your hands
Only one may enter here
One whose worth lies far within
A diamond in the rough
Arabian nights
Like Arabian days
They seem to excite, take off and take flight
To shock and amaze
Arabian nights
‘Neath Arabian moons
A fool off his guard could fall and fall hard
Out there on the dunes