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.

Straks Is Het Zomer
André Hazes Lyrics

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Het is nacht, ik ben alleen
En de tijd staat even stil
Het is nacht, ik denk aan jou
In m'n kamer is het kil

Maar 't is fijn
Om te weten dat je houdt van mij
Ja 't is fijn

Dat we straks weer samen zijn
Nog een maand
En de winter is dan weer voorbij
Dan wordt het zomer
Dat maakt me blij

In het land, waar jij nu woont
Is onze vriend alleen de zon
't Is mijn wens, dat ik met jou
Daar voor altijd blijven kon

Maar 't is fijn,
Om te weten dat jij op me wacht
Het was de zon
Die ons daar samen bracht
Nog een maand
En de winter is dan weer voorbij
Dan wordt het zomer
Dat maakt me blij
Dat maakt me blij

Dat maakt me blij
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Overall Meaning

The song "Straks Is Het Zomer" by André Hazes is a melancholic love song. The first verse talks about being alone in a cold room at night, while thinking about the person he loves. The singer finds comfort in the fact that the person loves him too, and that they will be together again soon. The second verse expresses a wish to be with the loved one in the country where they live, where the only friend is the sun. Again, the singer finds solace in the thought that the loved one is waiting for him, and that they will be reunited when winter is over and summer comes.

The lyrics convey a longing and a sense of distance, but also a strong connection and a promise of a happy future. The use of seasonal imagery creates a sense of time passing and of hope for better days. The repetition of the phrase "Dat maakt me blij" ("That makes me happy") emphasizes the positive outlook of the singer despite the current difficulties. Overall, the song is a tribute to the power of love to overcome obstacles and bring joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Het is nacht, ik ben alleen
It's nighttime and I'm alone.

En de tijd staat even stil
Time seems to stop.

Het is nacht, ik denk aan jou
It's nighttime and I'm thinking of you.

In m'n kamer is het kil
My room feels cold.

Maar 't is fijn
But it's nice.

Om te weten dat je houdt van mij
To know that you love me.

Ja 't is fijn
Yes, it's nice.

Dat we straks weer samen zijn
That we will be together soon.

Nog een maand
Just one more month.

En de winter is dan weer voorbij
And then winter will be over.

Dan wordt het zomer
And then it will be summer.