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.
Voor Altijd Bij Jou
André Hazes Lyrics
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Dat waren enkel maar dromen
Voor altijd met mij
Dat had ik nooit gedacht
Mijn hart zat op slot
Maar jij bracht de sleutel
Mijn hart ging snel over
Voor altijd bij jou
Moet ik dit toch geloven
Echt niet meer alleen
Zo anders voor mij
Dat vreemde gevoel
Had ik nooit gekend
Ik heb veel moeten missen
Maar je bent hier altijd
Mijn hart zat op slot
Maar jij bracht de sleutel
Voor altijd bij mij
Dat had ik nooit verwacht
Voor altijd bij mij
Dat had ik nooit verwacht
In these lyrics, André Hazes is expressing his surprise and joy at finding true love and companionship. At the beginning, he reflects upon how he used to dream about being forever together with someone, but never truly believed it could happen. However, his perspective changes when he meets his partner, as they become inseparable.
The line "Mijn hart zat op slot, maar jij bracht de sleutel" (My heart was locked, but you brought the key) suggests that Hazes had guarded his heart and emotions, possibly due to past experiences or disappointments. However, his partner managed to unlock his heart and bring forth intense feelings of love and happiness. This newfound love transformed his life, and he realizes that his heart will never be closed off again.
As the song progresses, Hazes emphasizes his disbelief at finally being in a loving and fulfilling relationship. He questions whether he can truly believe that he will always be with his partner, as the idea of forever seemed unattainable before. This relationship has made him feel profoundly different from his past experiences, leaving behind a sense of loneliness and paving the way for a future spent together.
The lyrics also highlight the singer's gratitude for the love he has found. He describes it as a strange feeling he had never experienced before, indicating that the love he shares with his partner is unique and special. Despite having missed out on many things in the past, his partner's constant presence has made those losses seem insignificant. As a result, he never expected to have someone forever by his side, but now that they are, he cherishes it deeply.
Overall, these lyrics convey André Hazes's realization of the power of love and the transformative effect it can have on one's life. The song depicts his astonishment at finding a love that defied his expectations and secured a permanent place in his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Voor altijd bij jou
To be with you forever
Dat waren enkel maar dromen
Those were just dreams
Voor altijd met mij
To be with me forever
Dat had ik nooit gedacht
I never thought that
Mijn hart zat op slot
My heart was locked
Maar jij bracht de sleutel
But you brought the key
Mijn hart ging snel over
My heart quickly changed
En gat nooit meer op slot
And will never lock again
Moet ik dit toch geloven
Do I have to believe this?
Echt niet meer alleen
Truly not alone anymore
Zo anders voor mij
So different for me
Dat vreemde gevoel
That strange feeling
Had ik nooit gekend
I had never known
Ik heb veel moeten missen
I have missed a lot
Maar je bent hier altijd
But you're always here
Voor altijd bij mij
To be with me forever
Dat had ik nooit verwacht
I never expected that
Voor altijd bij mij
To be with me forever
Dat had ik nooit verwacht
I never expected that
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Buck Owens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Peter Lejewaan
jammer dat je altijd die slechte foto,s van hem ziet
want dit nummer was niet in z,n laatste periode
maar wat een nummer!echt geweldig!!
Jet Gerrits
Mooi nummer
sabrina ponnet
EEN PRACHT PLAAT...........
hollandfreak
top dat deze op youtube gezet is
meiskuhhhhh
ooooooooooooooo top nummer!!!! still miss you my love D xxxxxxx
loes bos
EEN PRACHT PLAAT DRE HOORT BIJ ONS IN YOUTUBBE SONDER ZIJN MESIEK IS YOU TUBBE NIET COMPLEET
loes bos
Hallo me loes Waorom is dit lied verwijder?En ik ken hem helemaol niet douloudeOm da dit lied da op me plaot staot niet meer so goed doeWil je hem naor mijn toe sture aubMijn dank is groot het lied was van me oveleie manGr loes bos