Astrid van der Veen (February 26, 1986, The Netherlands) was still very you… Read Full Bio ↴Astrid van der Veen (February 26, 1986, The Netherlands) was still very young when she started writing her first poems, created her own melodies and songs, sung and played her own music and the piano. When she was about 10 years old, she started with her singing lessons. The first two years those lessons where mostly in classical singing, after that followed three years of light music. She also liked playing in musicals and participating in songfestivals. She got the opportunity to record her first cd when she was 14 years old, and recorded Beautiful Red in 2000.

Arjen Anthony Lucassen heard this Beautiful Red album and called Astrid to ask her to sing 2 songs on his new instrumental project called Ambeon. Finally the album contained only 2 instrumental songs. The rest of the songs all featured Astrid's vocals. The album Fate of a dreamer (2001) has sold worldwide.
“Temple of the Cat” is the third single by Ayreon, released on 2000, from their album Universal Migrator Part 1: The Dream Sequencer. It was released again in 2000, as an acoustic version on the “Ayreonauts Only” album, with the voice of Astrid on it.

Astrid also plays a bit of other instrument like guitar and violin. She teached herself just like the way she taught herself the piano's. But it's good enough to guide her own vocal expressions. It's mostly used for the background-instruments on her recordings.

Astrid has been part of theEndorphins. The other bandmembers were Arjan Hoekstra (Sidius/Mirna's fling) and Dennis Edelenbosch (Stone in Egypt). They've known each other for years, played together already for a long time and finally formed the band in november 2005. They've played some live-shows and made a promo and other recordings, but unfortunately the band split up.

In 2005 Astrid recorded her second solo album called Seamless Borderline, which was a very personal and melodramatic album. In 2006 the Special Edition of "Beautiful Red", the album from 2000, was rereleased with some extra's on it.

Astrid is also a guest-singer on the latest album of Stone in Egypt, which was released in 2007.

In 2012, Astrid released an album called 'Het Licht der wereld', and put her new website www.astridvanderveen.com and facebookpage http://www.facebook.com/astridvanderveen.official online. On her website, you can find a biography containing a story about her life and music.

Have You
Astrid van der Veen Lyrics

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Have you ever been so cold
So confused, so ashamed
Have you ever felt so much pain
So much lies, to go insane

Have you ever had such a release
So much love, so good
Have you ever felt so much protection

So much kindness, so sweet

Have you ever felt your own love, oh have you
Have you ever loved your own life, oh have you

I'd be yours, I would
No worries, no shame
No fears that it will be over
'Cause as long as we don't move there's no change

Have you ever felt my love for you, oh have you
Have you ever felt my submerge for your love
Have you ever had a good friend, oh have you
Let me be your best one, oh let me be

Oh let me drown in your love boy, over again
Please

Have you

Overall Meaning

ever been so lost and alone that you feel overwhelmed with emotions? This is the question that Astrid van der Veen poses in her song "Have You". She asks listeners if they have ever been so cold, confused, ashamed, and in so much pain that they feel like they are going insane. But, she also asks if they have ever experienced the release of love, protection, kindness, and sweetness that can come from someone's own love. Astrid offers herself as someone who can provide this love and support, asking the listener to let her be their best friend and drown in their love.

The song speaks to the feelings of isolation and the need for human connection that many people can relate to. It touches upon the confusing and difficult emotions people can experience when dealing with past hurts or present challenges. It also emphasizes the importance of self-love and the power of someone's own affection to bring healing and comfort. The song ultimately offers hope and the potential for a deep and meaningful connection with another person.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever been so cold
Have you been in a situation where you felt completely alone, where no one cares about you and you're left out in the cold?

So confused, so ashamed
Have you been in a place so confusing that you feel like you can't even make a decision? Or been so embarrassed that you can't even show your face?

Have you ever felt so much pain
Have you experienced such agony that it feels like you’re physically and emotionally broken, like there’s no hope left?

So much lies, to go insane
Have you been surrounded by so much deceit that it makes you question your sanity - like you're losing your mind?

Have you ever had such a release
Have you ever felt that moment of relief after an extreme period of tension, anxiety, and uncertainty?

So much love, so good
Have you ever been surrounded by so much care, affection, and goodness that you feel like you’re on top of the world?

Have you ever felt so much protection
Have you ever been under someone's guidance that you completely trust, who makes you feel safe, secure and protected?

So much kindness, so sweet
Have you been surrounded by people who care about your well-being, who uplift your spirits and make you feel supported, loved and appreciated?

Have you ever felt your own love, oh have you
Have you ever experienced that moment of pure self-love and self-acceptance - where you’ve surrendered all the doubts and allowed yourself to embrace your true self?

Have you ever loved your own life, oh have you
Have you embraced the life you have, appreciated the fact that you're alive, and loved everything that has come within it - the good, the bad, and everything in between?

I'd be yours, I would
I would fully commit myself to you

No worries, no shame
You wouldn't have any worries or shame while I'm with you - you can count on that

No fears that it will be over
No matter what happens, I won't let it end or fail. I'll keep protecting you, cherishing you, and making sure you feel my love

'Cause as long as we don't move there's no change
If both of us commit to each other, and stay where we are - mentally, emotionally, and physically - we can make our relationship work without any problems

Have you ever felt my love for you, oh have you
Have you ever sensed how deeply I care about you, how I can't help but think about you every single day, and how I'm willing to do anything to keep our bond strong and thriving?

Have you ever felt my submerge for your love
Have you ever seen how I've completely immersed myself in your love and care, and how I’ve let myself be vulnerable in front of you because I know you won't judge me?

Have you ever had a good friend, oh have you
Have you ever had a person you can fully trust, talk to without any restraint, and lean on in times of need?

Let me be your best one, oh let me be
Let me be your close friend, your confidante, and your go-to person whenever you need a shoulder to cry on or someone to support you

Oh let me drown in your love boy, over again
I want to experience the overwhelming feeling of being in love with you all over again.

Please
I desperately yearn to feel the warmth of your love and affection once again, please come back to me.

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