He scored his first hit in 1963 with "Eenzaam zonder jou". Many others followed, going from easy listening over chansons to Dutch pop music, gospel, rock 'n roll, country, and even a bit of rap music.
In 1984 he made a tribute album to Elvis Presley and in 1992 he surprised with his West-Flemish rap song "Moa Ven Toh". In the same year he presented his first "Tura In Symphony" where he sings with a symphonic orchestra behind him.
In 1990 several flemish rock artists released the album Turalura, filled with covers of his greatest hits, in 1993 he sang the song "Hoop doet leven" at the funeral of King Boudewijn I, and in 2001 he was raised to the nobility by King Albert II, he's a knight now.
Will Tura keeps composing and releasing albums, and his concerts still ar very popular. In 2002 he fulfilled his dream: he recorded an album in London with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, filled with songs he composed himself. And in 2005 the album Viva Tura was released, in honor of his 65th birthday.
Eenzaam Zonder Jou
Will Tura Lyrics
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Niets kan me binden bij mijn vrienden
Bij hen kan ik het niet meer vinden
Het liefste ben ik dicht bij jou
Ik ben zo eenzaam zonder jou
Ook als het dansorkest gaat spelen
Want dansen gaat mij gauw vervelen
Als ik jou niet in mijn armen hou
Ik ben zo eenzaam zonder jou
Jij weet dat ik op jou zal wachten
Maar leef ik ook nog in jouw gedachten
En ben je mij nog altijd trouw
Ik kan niet verder zonder jou
Mijn leven zou ik voor jou geven
In al mijn brieven staat geschreven
Ik ben zo eenzaam zonder jou
Ik ben zo eenzaam zonder jou
The lyrics of the song "Eenzaam zonder jou" by Will Tura express the sentiment of loneliness without the presence of a loved one. The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to fill the void left by the absence of this person, but nothing seems to work. Even when surrounded by friends or in the midst of a joyous occasion with music playing, the emptiness remains palpable. The writer longs to be close to the absent person and finds solace only in their embrace.
The lyrics imply that the relationship between the singer and the absent person was significant and possibly romantic. The singer is waiting for their return and seems to express uncertainty about whether they remain in the thoughts of the absent person or if their loyalty still holds true. The lyrics reveal the depth of the singer's love, stating that they would give their life for this person and have written about their loneliness to them countless times.
Overall, the lyrics convey the raw emotion of loneliness and the longing for companionship. The song is powerful in its simplicity, highlighting the universal human experience of missing someone who is not present.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik ben zo eenzaam zonder jou
Without you, I feel incredibly lonely and lost.
Niets kan me binden bij mijn vrienden
Nothing can connect me to my friends anymore.
Bij hen kan ik het niet meer vinden
I can no longer find what I need with my friends.
Het liefste ben ik dicht bij jou
Being close to you is what I want most.
Ook als het dansorkest gaat spelen
Even when the orchestra plays music for dancing,
Want dansen gaat mij gauw vervelen
Dancing quickly loses its appeal to me
Als ik jou niet in mijn armen hou
If I am not holding you in my arms.
Jij weet dat ik op jou zal wachten
You know that I will wait for you.
Maar leef ik ook nog in jouw gedachten
But do I still exist in your thoughts?
En ben je mij nog altijd trouw
And are you still faithful to me?
Ik kan niet verder zonder jou
I cannot move on without you.
Mijn leven zou ik voor jou geven
I would give my life for you.
In al mijn brieven staat geschreven
I have written in all my letters
Ik ben zo eenzaam zonder jou
That I am so lonely without you.
Ik ben zo eenzaam zonder jou
I am so lonely without you.
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.