BZN started out as a pop-rock band in their native Volendam in 1966, playin… Read Full Bio ↴BZN started out as a pop-rock band in their native Volendam in 1966, playing early-Bee Gees-like harmony pop. The initial line-up consisted of Jan Veerman (vocals), Cees Tol (guitar), Evert Woestenburg (guitar) Jan Tuyp (bass guitar) and Gerrit Woestenburg (drums).

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.

Blue Blue Day
BZN Lyrics

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Yes, you got a hold on me
You're always on my mind
And in my dreams

If I look into your eyes
If I see your face
I'm paralized

Whenever cold winds blow my mind
Would you stand by me, and set me free

And if you fear a lonely night
Would you call on me, just call on me yeah
That's all you gotta do

Call me on a blue blue day
Love me and chase the blues away
There's nothing to it so easy to say
Hello on a blue blue day

There's nothing to it so easy to say

If you would ever play the wild
Would our love prevail,
Or would it die

And if you fear a lonely night
Would you call on me, just call on me yeah
That's all you gotta do

Call me on a blue blue day
Love me and chase the blues away
There's nothing to it so easy to say
Hello on a blue blue day

It takes the blues away

On a blue blue day
Mmmmmmm

Overall Meaning

The song "Blue Blue Day" by BZN is a sweet and romantic ode to love and the comfort it can bring. The lyrics convey the message that the person singing is deeply in love with someone, and that person is always on their mind and in their dreams. The singer is so in love with this person that they become paralyzed when they look into their eyes or see their face. The singer also asks if their love could survive any challenge, even if their partner were to play the wild.

The chorus acts as a plea for the beloved to call on the singer on a "blue blue day," which could refer to sad or difficult times when they need someone to turn to. The singer promises that all their beloved needs to do is call, and they will love and chase the blues away. The lyrics are beautiful in their simplicity, and the melody complements the words perfectly. The song is a hopeful and optimistic view of love, with the singer confident that their love will help them overcome any obstacle.

Overall, "Blue Blue Day" is a song that is easy to listen to and enjoy. Its message of love and the comfort it can bring is one that is universally relatable. The lyrics are straightforward, but the melody and instrumentation make the song feel more complex and emotional. It's a lovely, romantic song that can make anyone feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Line by Line Meaning

Yes, you got a hold on me
I am under your control

You're always on my mind
I constantly think about you

And in my dreams
You even appear in my dreams

If I look into your eyes
Your eyes have a powerful effect on me

If I see your face
Your mere presence captivates me

I'm paralyzed
I am unable to move or act

Whenever cold winds blow my mind
In difficult times, when I am distressed

Would you stand by me, and set me free
Would you support and help me overcome my struggles

And if you fear a lonely night
If you are afraid of being alone

Would you call on me, just call on me yeah
Would you reach out to me for comfort

That's all you gotta do
It's easy, just ask for my assistance