Even at a very young age she was already performing. Her first big hit came in 1976, when she released her début song The Alternative Way together with Hans Vermeulen. The record reaches the 1st place in the charts and also her next songs will become a huge success.
Slowly her success descents and she changes record label in 1980. There she gets a fresh new group of people to guide her and there her third single Why Tell Me Why (1981) dominates position 1 in the charts for weeks and it became the best sold record of that year in The Netherlands. This is the true beginning of a booming music career.
In 1983 she performs for the first time with Lee Towers. The record sales diminish slightly in the next period, but in 1986 she records the chart breaker Run To Me with Lee Towers. This will also be her last Top 10 hit in The Netherlands. Still, her albums and concert tickets sell very well. By the end of the 80s and the beginning of the 90s she performs several times in the completely sold out Ahoy' (a huge concert hall in the city of Rotterdam).
In 2005 she's back in the spotlights by appearing as a team captain in the tv show Het Gevoel Van. In May 2006 she's on stage at the big musical event of Musicals in Ahoy'. Later she will appear as Grizabella in the Dutch version of the musical Cats. Of the five actresses who play this part, she gets to play in the première.
In 2008 she does a series of guest performances for the Luchtmachtkapel in the concert series Hollywood In Concert. She did this together with Lee Towers.
The Exodus Song
Anita Meyer Lyrics
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This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plains
Then I see a land where children can run free
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Tho' I am just a girl, when you are by my side
To make this land our home
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die, until I die, this land is mine
Tho' I am just a girl, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Tho' I am just a girl, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
To make this land our home
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die, this land is mine
Anita Meyer's song The Exodus Song is a passionate and patriotic ode to the Jewish homeland, Israel. The lyrics speak of the awe-inspiring beauty of the land, which the singer sees as a gift from God. They express a sense of responsibility and determination towards making the land their own, with a willingness to fight if needed. The song speaks to the deep connection and love that the Jewish people have towards Israel, and their desire to build a future there.
The lyrics also highlight the importance of having support and love from others on this journey. The singer acknowledges that she is just a girl, but with someone by her side and the help of God, she can be strong. This sentiment is particularly poignant given the context of the Jewish people's long history of diaspora and persecution, and their struggles to establish and defend the state of Israel.
Overall, The Exodus Song is a stirring tribute to the resilience and spirit of the Jewish people and their deep connection to their homeland. It speaks to the universal human desire for a place to call home, and the strength that comes from love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
This land is mine, God gave this land to me
I believe that this land was given to me directly by God
This brave and ancient land to me
This land is not only a land, but it is also a symbol of bravery and ancient legacy.
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plains
At the dawn, the landscape of this land with its hills and plains are revealed by the sun.
Then I see a land where children can run free
Seeing this land gives me the feeling that children are free to run and play here.
So take my hand and walk this land with me
Join me to take a walk and explore this land together.
And walk this lovely land with me
Experience the loveliness and beauty of this land by walking alongside me.
Tho' I am just a girl, when you are by my side
Even though I am a girl, I feel strong and capable when I am with you.
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
I believe that with God's help, I can always be strong.
To make this land our home
Our goal is to make this land our permanent residence.
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
If necessary, I am willing to fight for this land to be ours.
Until I die, until I die, this land is mine
I will always cherish this land until the end of my life, as it is and always will be mine.
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
appie1958
Eén van de mooiste songs die Anita heeft opgenomen!
Sonja Janssen
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paulina hainje
prachtig
berenfestival
heel mooi
Johan Bulthuis
vals is de muziek