The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Alì Babà" by the artist "Zecchino D'oro"

The song "Alì Babà" by the Italian group Zecchino D'oro tells a simple and engaging story about the adventures of Ali Baba travelling through the desert.

The song begins by introducing us to Ali Baba, who is riding a camel through the desert, carrying precious stones - diamonds, sapphires and rubies - to sell in the city. He is transporting a "great treasure" that belonged to the Maharaja.

The song then introduces an element of danger - the "desert thieves" who know about Ali Baba's treasure and are preparing an ambush. There are many of them, "almost one hundred and twenty", and they are "armed to the teeth". It seems that Ali Baba is doomed and will lose the treasure.

But there is also an element of magic in the song. At a critical moment, surrounded by thieves, Ali Baba escapes on a magic carpet with his camel. He shows the robbers "Maramaò" (the Italian equivalent of "Go fly a kite!"), leaving them with nothing.

The song ends on an optimistic note: Ali Baba is safe, the camel and the treasure will be delivered safe and sound.