His first big hit was Eenzame Kerst ("Lonely Christmas"). In 1979 he signed a contract with EMI, and soon after that his career started to take off. Een Vriend ("A Friend") and Een Beetje Verliefd ("A Little Bit In Love)" were both top ten hits of his.
On september 23, 2004 André Hazes was struck by a cardiac arrest which resulted in his death. Four days later a ceremony was held in the Amsterdam Arena where ten thousands of fans paid respect to one of the most popular Dutch singers of the late 20th century. The next day his last single Zij gelooft in mij ("She believes in me") became number one in the Dutch charts.
Het is te laat
André Hazes Lyrics
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Geen lichten aan
Niet meer jouw geur
Nooit meer jouw naam
Het is te laat
Voor altijd weg
Ik heb nu spijt
Maar het is te laat
Echt te laat
Ik weet niet eens
Waar jij nu heen gaat
Waarom bij mij
Altijd maar ik
Ik liet je vrij
Was ik dan echt zo stom
Ik zal je nu niet meer zien
Ik vraag me nu af of ik dit verdien
Het wordt weer wennen alleen
Eerst zoeken waar kan ik heen
Maar het is te laat
Echt te laat
Ik weet niet eens
Waar jij nu heen gaat
Het is te laat
Voor altijd weg
Ik heb nu spijt
Dat meen ik echt oprecht
Maar het is te laat
Ja, echt te laat
Het is te laat
Ja, echt te laat
The song "Het is te laat" by André Hazes is a melancholic ballad about a lost love. The lyrics start with visual imagery, describing an open door and no lights on. This creates a sense of emptiness and loneliness, which is further emphasized by the line "niet meer jouw geur, nooit meer jouw naam" which translates to "no more your scent, never your name." This indicates that the singer's love interest is no longer present and that they miss their presence.
The chorus of the song is a refrain that repeats the phrase "het is te laat" which translates to "it's too late." This phrase conveys a sense of regret and finality. The singer reflects on the fact that their loved one is gone forever, and they can never go back to the way things used to be. The lyrics suggest that the singer has realized their mistake in letting go of their love interest, but by the time they come to this realization, it's too late to do anything about it.
The second verse of the song expresses the singer's confusion and self-doubt. They wonder why they always end up in this situation and whether they were foolish to let their significant other go. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and sadness as the singer concludes that they will never see their loved one again and must learn to live without them.
Overall, "Het is te laat" is a sad but beautiful song that captures the feeling of loss and regret that accompanies the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Een open deur
Something that was obvious and easily accessible.
Geen lichten aan
The lights are off, indicating that there is no one home.
Niet meer jouw geur
The scent of the person is no longer present, indicating that they are gone.
Nooit meer jouw naam
The person is no longer there to be called by their name.
Het is te laat
The realization that too much time has passed and the opportunity is now gone.
Voor altijd weg
The person is permanently gone and will never return.
Ik heb nu spijt
Regret has formed due to the realization that the opportunity has passed.
Ja, echt oprecht
A confirmation that the regret being felt is genuine and sincere.
Maar het is te laat
Despite the regret and sincerity, the opportunity has passed and cannot be recovered.
Echt te laat
Underscoring the fact that there is no going back, and the chance is irretrievable.
Ik weet niet eens
The singer is unsure and unaware of where the person has gone.
Waar jij nu heen gaat
The location and destination of the person who has left is unknown.
Waarom bij mij
Reflection and questioning of why the person chose to leave and whether the singer may have had a role in their departure.
Altijd maar ik
Wondering whether the singer is the common denominator in relationships that end the same way.
Ik liet je vrij
The realization that the singer may have played a role in the person's departure by not holding on tightly enough.
Was ik dan echt zo stom
Self-reflection and questioning of one's own actions and whether they were responsible for the situation at hand.
Ik zal je nu niet meer zien
The person and the artist will no longer cross paths or interact with each other.
Ik vraag me nu af of ik dit verdien
The singer questions whether they are deserving of the current situation due to their own actions or mistakes.
Het wordt weer wennen alleen
Adjusting to life without the person will take some getting used to, as things will be different without them.
Eerst zoeken waar kan ik heen
The artist must figure out what their next steps will be, as they will no longer have the person to rely on or be with.
Ja, echt te laat
Reiterating the fact that the opportunity is gone and cannot be recovered.
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jaimeyudema
andre blijft altijd de beste volkszanger.. ik was zelf 6 jaar toen hij overleed dus heb hem nooit zelf meegemaakt of gezien op tv bijvoorbeeld maar ik geniet nog elke dag van de muziek en zijn muziek maakt mij rustig... zijn muziek is echt top!
@CoraDijkstra193082
deze man maakt wat los topper
@Bouwie69
Zo mooi dit😢 Meerdere keren Ahoy meegemaakt.. Andre was met stip de koning van het levenslied
@kealammertse9148
Nog steeds gemist André Hazes !
@h6faningrid
Wij missen je!
André blijft voor mij altijd nummer 1
@Little-She-Devil
Zo mooi dit nummer luister al de hele avond naar andre hazes....
@joeyshakira4089
Als de hemel op aarde neerdaalt, maakt Andre Hazes een come-back! I love you
@rosietaClaessensverschuren
Yes ik geloof dat zekers top zanger
@1962rolo
de beste van Hazes, zonder concurentie !
@Porettob70
Vandaag 23 september 2014 is het 10 jaar geleden, dat Andre Hazes in het Hofpoort ziekenhuis in Woerden
is overleden.
Deze kleine man met zijn gouwe stem was de grootste volkszanger aller tijden.
Wat hij teweeg bracht bij het publiek was ongekend.