Dit Is Mijn Huis
De Mens Lyrics
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Dit is de deur
Je kent nu m'n weg
Je kent nu m'n geur
Ik weet het wel
Ik weet het wel
Het uur kies je zelf
Het heeft geen belang
Alleen als je wil
maak ik je bang
Ik weet het wel
Ik weet het wel
(refr.)
Als de stilte oorverdovend wordt
en je hoofd staat op een kier
zeg ik
Dit is mijn huis
Ha, dit is mijn huis
Donderdagnacht
en alles is kil
En je weet wat ik zeg
en je raadt wat ik wil
Ik weet het wel
Ik weet het wel
(refr.)
nanananananaaaaaa nanananananaaaaaa (2x)
Ik weet het wel
Ik weet het wel
(refr.)
nanananananaaaaaa nanananananaaaaaa (2x)
The song "Dit is mijn huis" (This is my house) by De Mens is a captivating track with a strong sense of ownership and confidence. The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a state of comfort, satisfied with the idea that they know their way around their house, and are in control of their environment. This person is so familiar with their home that they even know the smells that make up their living space. The song suggests that the singer is in command of their home and they have no problem making any outsiders feel unwelcome.
The lyrics "Het uur kies je zelf / Het heeft geen belang / Alleen als je wil / maak ik je bang" which translates to, "You choose the time yourself / it doesn't matter / only if you want / I'll make you scared" illustrates this fearlessness. The singer is confident in their ability to make anyone feel threatened in their home as they have the power to control the situation. They are not afraid of being lonely in their home but in fact feel safe and comfortable, suggesting they do not need anyone else to feel complete.
Overall, the song tells the story of someone who is in control of their environment and very protective of the safety that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Dit is mijn huis
I declare that this space is where I belong and where I have made my home
Dit is de deur
This is the entrance to my domain and the threshold you must cross to enter my space
Je kent nu m'n weg
You now understand the path I have taken to arrive at this place and the life experiences that have shaped me
Je kent nu m'n geur
You are familiar with my scent which represents my unique identity and the essence of who I am
Ik weet het wel
I am confident and sure about the statements I am making
Het uur kies je zelf
You have the freedom to choose the time you spend with me without any obligation
Het heeft geen belang
The hour you choose is inconsequential as long as it is your choice
Alleen als je wil
The decision to spend time with me is entirely up to you as I do not impose myself onto others
Maak ik je bang
If you decide to interact with me, I am capable of causing fear, but it is not my intention
Als de stilte oorverdovend wordt
When the silence becomes overwhelming and deafening, and you feel alone in your thoughts
En je hoofd staat op een kier
When your mind is slightly open and vulnerable
Zeg ik
I declare
Dit is mijn huis
This is my domain where I can connect with my innermost self and find solace
Ha, dit is mijn huis
I am proud of this space I have created and I have a sense of belonging here
Donderdagnacht en alles is kil
It is a quiet and cold Thursday night where everyone is tucked in their own bed
En je weet wat ik zeg
I am predictable and you can anticipate what I am thinking or saying
En je raadt wat ik wil
You can guess my desires and intentions because I am transparent and consistent
Nanananananaaaaaa nanananananaaaaaa (2x)
Non-lexical vocables that represent the melody of the song
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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