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.
Laat Mij Zo Leven
André Hazes Lyrics
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Dus ik maak er wat van
Ik leef zoals ik wil
En ik pak wat ik pakken kan
Ik laat me niets meer zeggen
Dat is verleden tijd
Ik doe wat ik wil in alle eerlijkheid
Dat was ik even vergeten
Het is tijd voor jou en mij
En dat mag iedereen weten
Er is hier maar 1 in men leven
Die mij nog raken kan
De rest mag het bekijken
Ik ga mijn eigen gang
Laat mij zo leven
Laat mij men eigen gang maar gaan
Laat mij zo leven
Want zo kan ik de hele wereld aan
Ik doe soms wel eens dingen
Die ik eigenlijk laten moet
Maar mij hoor je niet klagen
Want zo voel ik me goed
Ik leef men eigen leven
Wat men er ook van vindt
Het is men eigen leven
Owh ik doe men eigen zin
't Word tijd voor mezelf
Ik was het even vergeten
Het is tijd voor jou en mij
En dat mag iedereen weten
Der is er maar 1 in men leven die mij nog raken kan
En de rest kan het bekijken
Want ik ga men eigen gang
Laat mij zo leven
Laat mij men eigen gang maar gaan
Laat mij zo leven
Want zo kan ik de hele wereld aan
't word tijd voor mezelf
Was het even vergeten
Het is tijd voor jou en mij
Dat mag iedereen weten
Der is er 1 in men leven
Die mij nog raken kan
De rest mag het bekijken
Want ik ga men eigen gang
Laat mij zo leven
Laat mij men eigen gang maar gaan
Laat mij zo leven
Want zo kan ik de hele wereld aan
In these lyrics, André Hazes expresses a strong desire for personal freedom and independence. He emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest, as we only have one chance in this world. Hazes wants to make the most out of his time on earth and is determined to live on his own terms. He refuses to be influenced or controlled by others, stating that those days are in the past. Instead, he chooses to do what he wants with honesty and integrity.
The singer acknowledges that he may occasionally engage in activities that he should avoid, but he doesn't complain about it. He believes that as long as he feels good about his actions, he has the right to live his own life. Regardless of what others may think or say, he asserts his independence and declares that he will continue to do things his own way.
Hazes realizes that he may have neglected himself and his own needs in the past. Now, he believes it is time to focus on himself and his relationship with someone special. He wants this person to know that it's their time to be together and that they shouldn't hide their love from the world. There is only one person who can truly deeply affect him, and he doesn't care about the opinions of others. Hazes is determined to live his life authentically, without compromise.
The lyrics convey a strong sense of self-empowerment and confidence. Hazes asserts that by living life according to his own principles and desires, he can conquer the whole world. He sees his individuality and freedom as the key to unlimited possibilities and success. Hazes wants to be allowed to live his life without interference or judgment, as he believes this is the path to personal fulfillment and self-actualization.
Line by Line Meaning
Je leeft maar eens op deze wereld
You only live once in this world
Dus ik maak er wat van
So I make the most of it
Ik leef zoals ik wil
I live as I please
En ik pak wat ik pakken kan
And I take whatever I can
Ik laat me niets meer zeggen
I don't let anyone tell me what to do anymore
Dat is verleden tijd
That is in the past
Ik doe wat ik wil in alle eerlijkheid
I do what I want, honestly
't Word tijd voor mezelf
It's time for myself
Dat was ik even vergeten
I had forgotten about that
Het is tijd voor jou en mij
It's time for you and me
En dat mag iedereen weten
And everyone can know about it
Er is hier maar 1 in men leven
There is only one in my life
Die mij nog raken kan
Who can still touch me
De rest mag het bekijken
The rest can look at it
Ik ga mijn eigen gang
I do my own thing
Laat mij zo leven
Let me live like this
Laat mij men eigen gang maar gaan
Let me go my own way
Want zo kan ik de hele wereld aan
Because then I can take on the whole world
Ik doe soms wel eens dingen
Sometimes I do things
Die ik eigenlijk laten moet
That I actually should avoid
Maar mij hoor je niet klagen
But you won't hear me complain
Want zo voel ik me goed
Because that's how I feel good
Ik leef men eigen leven
I live my own life
Wat men er ook van vindt
No matter what others think
Het is men eigen leven
It's my own life
Owh ik doe men eigen zin
Oh, I do as I please
Laat mij zo leven
Let me live like this
Laat mij men eigen gang maar gaan
Let me go my own way
Laat mij zo leven
Let me live like this
Want zo kan ik de hele wereld aan
Because then I can take on the whole world
't word tijd voor mezelf
It's time for myself
Ik was het even vergeten
I had forgotten about that
Het is tijd voor jou en mij
It's time for you and me
Dat mag iedereen weten
Everyone can know about it
Der is er 1 in men leven
There is only one in my life
Die mij nog raken kan
Who can still touch me
De rest mag het bekijken
The rest can look at it
Want ik ga men eigen gang
Because I do my own thing
Laat mij zo leven
Let me live like this
Laat mij men eigen gang maar gaan
Let me go my own way
Laat mij zo leven
Let me live like this
Want zo kan ik de hele wereld aan
Because then I can take on the whole world
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