In the early Seventies, the band switched to hard rock and had its first successes, including a brace of Top 40 hits. After original singer Veerman left and drummer Keizer took his place behind the microphone, the band made a musical U-turn and opted for commercial radio pop, adding female co-vocalist Annie Schilder and laying the foundation for their status as the most popular Dutch band ever (in terms of hit singles and albums). BZN has had over 50 hits in the Dutch hit parade to date.
BZN's claim to fame started with the song "Mon Amour" (1976), which held the #1 hit parade ranking for over 5 weeks. Outside of the Netherlands the band has had some success as well, amongst which several hits in South Africa (such as "Yeppa" in 1990) and minor successes with their French-language songs in Canada.
Through the years there have been many lineup changes, the most important of which have been the departure of Schilder in 1984 (replaced by Carola Smit) and in 1988 of the brothers Cees and Thomas Tol (keyboards), who until then had been responsible for most of the music and lyrics. The band remained nevertheless successful, making their last major change in strategy when they decided to write in Dutch instead of English as of 2003.
BZN are also responsible for the initial success of singer Jan Smit (singer), who was discovered by BZN at the age of 10 and went on to have pop and schlager successes in The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
On February 15 2006, BZN announced they would do one final tour and then call it quits. This goodbye tour is scheduled to last until June 2007.
Aloha Hé
BZN Lyrics
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Saw you walking by, oh me oh my
Lovers at first sight, feeling like dynamite
Oh you set my heart on fire, while we used to sing
Aloha hé, down on Montego Bay
In a hot Jamaica sun, that's where you kissed me on and on
Aloha hé, down on Montego Bay
A lovers paradise, sweet lips and angel eyes
When you hold me tight, this tropical night
Making up to you, that's what I wanna do
Oh beneath the purple sky, we used to sing
Aloha hé, down on Montego Bay
In a hot Jamaica sun, that's where you kissed me on and on
Aloha hé, down on Montego Bay
A paradise, my island in the sun
You turn my head and make me feel I'm swaying
Driving me insane, just tell me what to do
Aloha hé, down on Montego Bay
In a hot Jamaica sun, that's where you kissed me on and on
Aloha hé, down on Montego Bay
A paradise, my island in the sun
Aloha hé, down on Montego Bay
A paradise, my island in the sun
The lyrics of BZN's song "Aloha Hé" recount a romantic encounter on the Jamaican coast. The singer describes seeing their lover for the first time at a cafe in Montego Bay and being immediately smitten. The intense attraction between them is likened to dynamite, setting their hearts on fire. The chorus repeats the Hawaiian phrase "Aloha hé" (which translates to "hello") and emphasizes the warmth and beauty of Jamaica. The bridge of the song suggests that the lover's influence is so strong that they make the singer feel like they are swaying.
The lyrics of "Aloha Hé" evoke a sense of infectious joy and carefree sensuality. The romantic experience that the singer describes is seductive and dreamlike, with a tropical setting that feels like paradise. The way the singer sings about their lover's kiss suggests that it is a form of escape, a way to forget about the stresses of everyday life and revel in the moment. Overall, the lyrics to "Aloha Hé" capture the intensity of a passionate romance in an idyllic location.
Line by Line Meaning
In a small café, a place called Montego Bay
The singer sets the scene of a small café in Montego Bay where he sees the person he falls in love with.
Saw you walking by, oh me oh my
He is struck by the beauty of the person he sees walking by.
Lovers at first sight, feeling like dynamite
The singer falls in love instantly and feels intense emotions.
Oh you set my heart on fire, while we used to sing
The person he falls in love with intensifies his emotions and makes his heart race, while they used to sing together.
Aloha hé, down on Montego Bay
The phrase 'Aloha hé' is used to express happiness, and it references the place where they fell in love.
In a hot Jamaica sun, that's where you kissed me on and on
The singer recalls how the person he loves kissed him repeatedly in the hot Jamaican sun.
A paradise, my island in the sun
Montego Bay is described as a paradise where the singer has found love and happiness.
A lovers paradise, sweet lips and angel eyes
Montego Bay is portrayed as a romantic place with sweet and angelic qualities.
When you hold me tight, this tropical night
The singer is held tight by the person he loves and feels the warmth of the tropical night.
Making up to you, that's what I wanna do
The singer wants to make up to his lover and show his love in any way possible.
Oh beneath the purple sky, we used to sing
The singers recall singing together under the purple sky, which may represent a moment of deep intimacy.
You turn my head and make me feel I'm swaying
The person he loves has a strong effect on him, making him feel dizzy and breathless.
Driving me insane, just tell me what to do
The singer feels overwhelmed by his emotions and wants guidance from the person he loves.
A paradise, my island in the sun
The singer reiterates how Montego Bay feels like paradise to him.
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ursulawilhelm3974
Ein großartiges Musikvergnügen, toller Gesang, wunderbare Stimmen ❤
@Blume626
Bin auch der Meinung gefällt mir total 👍🤗🎸
@user-ct1zz4mk6m
❤ Hat was für mein Herz'l. Bin gerührt, weil bisher nie gehört. Danke Caro & Jan. ❤
@frederik2201
Yes, Carola is the Queen of BZN with her wonderful golden voice ❤
@ralfspeth4332
Sehr schöner Song. Von den ,, Abba's aus den Niederlanden. 👍
@user-gi2vj2mc2c
Дуэт просто изумляет! А исполнение преввосходное! Класс!
@badaraugeorgeta7800
Această melodie este optimistă și are un refren frumos .Mulțumesc !
@ungureanucristiangabriel629
Muzica anilor 80'. Muzica de calitate, muzica care ne ramane multora in suflet. 😁
@bioplusboeta2627
This song always puts a smile on my face! Thank you from a middle aged South African for giving my parents so many happy moments and by extent giving me great childhood memories
@bozenacecotkova3326
Super díky za sliczne úterý žyczy Božena Polka🍾🥂🍺🍺🍺🌷⚘😉💋👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👌která rzyje wCzeskisj Republice