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.

Ja Dat Ben Jij
André Hazes Lyrics

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Jij moet niet zeuren over vroeger
Hoeveel vriendjes je wel had
Je weet dat ik dat liever niet wil horen
Die verhalen ben ik zat ja echt zo zat

Nee ik praat toch ook niet over vrouwen
Die ik heb gekend
Je weet dat ik er maar van een kan houden

Je weet dat jij dat bent

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Ja dat ben jij en dat weet je
Jij koos voor mij ik voor jou
Dus stop met al die verhalen
Je bent geen kind meer maar vrouw

Af en toe moet ik nog aan je wennen
Dan begrijp ik jou soms niet
Is 't echt of zit je me te jennen
Jij bent favoriet

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to André Hazes's song "Ja Dat Ben Jij" describe a conversation between two people in a relationship who are having difficulty communicating. The singer of the song is frustrated with their partner constantly bringing up past relationships and experiences, and wishes for them to stop talking about them. They assert that they would never do the same, as they have chosen to be with their partner and only have eyes for them.

Despite this frustration, the chorus of the song expresses love and appreciation for the partner, telling them that they know they are the one for them and to stop dwelling on the past. The second verse reveals that the singer occasionally struggles to understand their partner, but ultimately still sees them as their favorite person.

Overall, the lyrics of "Ja Dat Ben Jij" reflect the ups and downs of relationships and the importance of effective communication and focusing on the present.

Line by Line Meaning

Jij moet niet zeuren over vroeger
Stop complaining about the past

Hoeveel vriendjes je wel had
I don't want to know about your past relationships

Je weet dat ik dat liever niet wil horen
You know that I prefer not to hear those stories

Die verhalen ben ik zat ja echt zo zat
I'm tired of those stories

Nee ik praat toch ook niet over vrouwen
I don't talk about other women

Die ik heb gekend
That I've been with

Je weet dat ik er maar van een kan houden
You know that I can only love one person

Je weet dat jij dat bent
And you know that person is you

Ja dat ben jij en dat weet je
Yes, that's you and you know it

Jij koos voor mij ik voor jou
You chose me and I chose you

Dus stop met al die verhalen
So stop with all those stories