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.
Hoe Moet Ik Doorgaan Zonder Jou
André Hazes Lyrics
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De regen is alles wat ik hoor
Mijn ramen zijn beslagen
Ja, je kast is werkelijk leeg
Maar dat dring niet tot me door
Een trouwjapon is alles wat er hangt
En verder nam je alles mee
Pas nu ga ik beseffen, nee je komt hier nooit meer terug
Hoe moet ik doorgaan zonder jou
Jij was de ideale vrouw
Ik hou van jou, maar ben de weg nu even kwijt
Ja, echt ik heb nu zoveel spijt
Zoveel spijt
Op ons bed daar ligt je laatste brief
Ik las hem al een keer of acht
Waarom moest dit gebeuren
Alles is nu echt voorbij, o dit word een lange nacht
Hoe moet ik doorgaan zonder jou
Jij was de ideale vrouw
Ik hou van jou, maar ben de weg nu even kwijt
Ja, echt ik heb nu zoveel spijt
Zoveel spijt
Hoe moet ik doorgaan zonder jou
Ik zit nu aardig in het nauw
Je voelt je beter nu je mijn hier achter liet
Ik dacht altijd dit gebeurd mij niet
Hoe moet ik doorgaan zonder jou
Jij was de ideale vrouw
Ik hou van jou,maar ben de weg nu even kwijt
Ja, echt ik heb nu zoveel spijt
Zoveel spijt
In André Hazes's song "Hoe Moet Ik Doorgaan Zonder Jou," the singer expresses his grief and heartbreak over a failed relationship. The song starts with a description of a silent and empty house - a stark contrast to how it used to be when his partner was around. The rain is the only sound he hears, and the windows are fogged up from the moisture. The emptiness of the house becomes evident when he realizes that all his partner left behind was a wedding dress. The singer struggles to accept that his partner is gone for good and may never return.
In the chorus, the singer asks himself how he can continue living without his partner. He describes her as the "ideal woman," and his love for her is evident. However, he acknowledges that he is lost now that she's gone, and he's filled with regret. He's in a difficult situation and feels stuck and helpless.
The song's theme is the universal pain of a broken heart and the struggle of coming to terms with the loss of someone you love. It's a relatable sentiment that anyone who's lost a partner can understand, and Hazes captured this emotion beautifully in his lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Het is stil in huis, zo is het nooit geweest
The once lively house is now eerily quiet.
De regen is alles wat ik hoor
The sound of rain is the only noise that fills the empty house.
Mijn ramen zijn beslagen
Condensation covers the windows, reflecting the gloomy atmosphere.
Ja, je kast is werkelijk leeg
The closet is undeniably empty, stripped of all personal belongings.
Maar dat dring niet tot me door
Despite the emptiness of the house, the reality of her departure has yet to sink in.
Een trouwjapon is alles wat er hangt
The only piece of clothing left in the closet is her wedding gown.
En verder nam je alles mee
She has taken all of her belongings and left nothing behind.
Pas nu ga ik beseffen, nee je komt hier nooit meer terug
The realization that she will never return is only just beginning to dawn on him.
Echt ik wen nooit aan dat idee
He knows that he will never be able to adjust to the idea of her absence.
Op ons bed daar ligt je laatste brief
Her final letter lies on their bed.
Ik las hem al een keer of acht
He has read her letter at least eight times, trying to make sense of her departure.
Waarom moest dit gebeuren
He is still grappling with the reasons behind her leaving.
Alles is nu echt voorbij, o dit word een lange nacht
The reality that everything is truly over has hit him hard, and a long, sleepless night awaits.
Ik zit nu aardig in het nauw
He feels trapped and helpless in the wake of her absence.
Je voelt je beter nu je mijn hier achter liet
She may be doing better without him, and this thought only adds to his pain.
Ik dacht altijd dit gebeurd mij niet
He never believed that he would be the one left behind, struggling to move on.
Hoe moet ik doorgaan zonder jou
The central question of the song - how can he go on without her?
Jij was de ideale vrouw
He still views her as the perfect woman.
Ik hou van jou, maar ben de weg nu even kwijt
He still loves her, but is lost and directionless without her by his side.
Ja, echt ik heb nu zoveel spijt
He's filled with deep regret over things he wishes he could have done differently.
Zoveel spijt
Reiterating his overwhelming feeling of regret.
Contributed by Sophie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.