Andreas Gerardus Hazes (June 30, 1951 - September 23, 2004) was a Dutch sin… Read Full Bio ↴Andreas Gerardus Hazes (June 30, 1951 - September 23, 2004) was a Dutch singer. He was born in 1951 in the Pijp, a neigbourhood in Amsterdam. At the age of eight, he was discovered at the famous Albert Cuyp day market by Johnny Kraaykamp, a Dutch TV personality.

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.

I've Been Loving You Too Long
André Hazes Lyrics

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I've been lovin' you too long
to stop now
you were tied and you want to be free
my love is going stronger
as you become a habit to me
oohh lovin' you a little too long
I don't want to stop it now

With you my life
has been so wonderful
I can't stop now
you were tied and your love is growing cold
my love is going stronger
and I felt I felt grow old
I've been lovin' you
I don’t wanna stop

I've been lovin' you a little too long
I don't want to stop now
and don't make me stop now, oh baby
I'm down on my knees
please, don't make me stop now
I love, I love you, I love you with all my heart
and I can't stop now
please, please, please, yeah don't make me stop now

I’m crying with my hart, with my soul
That I love u, ooh, I love u, I love u

Overall Meaning

André Hazes's "I've Been Loving You Too Long" is a song about a man who has been in love with his partner for a long time and has become addicted to loving them. Despite the challenges they have faced in their relationship, his love for them has only grown stronger with time. The first verse talks about how he has been loving his partner for so long that he can't stop now. Even though they may have had moments where they felt like they wanted to be free, his love has become a habit that he can't break.

The second verse speaks to how his life has been wonderful with his partner by his side, and he can't imagine stopping now. He acknowledges that things may be getting harder as their love grows colder, but his love only becomes stronger. As he starts to feel himself getting older, he doesn't want to consider the idea of stopping because his heart is too invested.

The chorus reiterates how he has been loving his partner for too long, and he doesn't want to stop now or ever. He begs his partner not to make him stop, confessing his love with all his heart and soul. This song is a soulful ballad that expresses the depth of true love and its power to persevere through tough times.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been lovin' you too long to stop now
My love for you has been going on for a while and I can't stop now.

you were tied and you want to be free
You were committed, but you now desire freedom.

my love is going stronger as you become a habit to me
My love for you is increasing as I become more accustomed to you.

oohh lovin' you a little too long I don't want to stop it now
I may have been loving you for too long, but I don't wish to stop.

With you my life has been so wonderful I can't stop now
You've made my life so amazing, and I can't stop loving you.

you were tied and your love is growing cold my love is going stronger and I felt I felt grow old I've been lovin' you I don't wanna stop
You're starting to lose interest, but my love for you is getting stronger as I age. I don't want to stop loving you.

I've been lovin' you a little too long I don't want to stop now
My love for you has been surpassing the limit, and I can't stop loving you.

and don't make me stop now, oh baby I'm down on my knees please, don't make me stop now
Please don't make me stop loving you even when I'm vulnerable and pleading.

I love, I love you, I love you with all my heart and I can't stop now please, please, please, yeah don't make me stop now
I'm expressing my love for you with everything within me, and I don't want to stop no matter what.

I'm crying with my hart, with my soul That I love u, ooh, I love u, I love u
My whole being is overwhelmed with emotions, and I can't help but express that I love you.

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