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.
Call Me
BZN Lyrics
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List'ning to the falling rain
Looking through my window pane
They say it's the right time
To write a little lovesong
But the words, they do not come to me
I wonder if it turns out right
There's so much to gain
But will I sustain the heartache
When your tears are like the falling rain
Call me, try to call me
All I want from you
Is only one more day
Does it really break your heart to say you love me
Call me, try to call me
All I want from you
Is only one more day
Does it really break your heart to say you love me
If you love me
List'ning to the falling rain
Looking through my window pane
There's so much to gain
But will I sustain the heartache
When your tears are like the falling rain
Call me, try to call me
Call me, try to call me
All I want from you
Is only one more day
Does it really break your heart to say you love me
If you love me
If you love me
The BZN song Call Me is a ballad about unrequited love. The singer is listening to the falling rain, trying to find inspiration to write a love song, but the words elude him. He’s having another lonely night, wondering whether he will gain anything from his unreciprocated love. He’s afraid of the heartache that may come when his tears flow just like the falling rain. He pleads with his love to call him, just to talk to him, to tell him that she loves him.
The running theme of the song is the rain, which represents the singer’s tears of unfulfilled love. The singer is trying to seek solace through music, trying to capture his emotions in a song, hoping that something he writes will reach his unrequited love. The words “call me” are repeated continuously in the chorus, outlining the singer’s desperate need to connect with his love. The song's lyrics create a sense of longing and the emotions depicted in the lyrics are ones that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
List'ning to the falling rain
Reflecting on life as I hear the calming sound of raindrops cascading outside
Looking through my window pane
Peering out the window to ponder on the world and its beauty
They say it's the right time
People around suggest that now is an ideal moment for crafting a love song
To write a little lovesong
To express feelings on a paper, creating a beautiful song from the heart
But the words, they do not come to me
Despite the opportune moment, I can't find the right words to weave into a love song
Here's another lonely night
Just like many nights before, I find myself feeling lonely and desolate
I wonder if it turns out right
I contemplate if my love song will be successful or not
There's so much to gain
My heart is full of hope and anticipates multiple benefits of expressing my love
But will I sustain the heartache
However, I'm wary of the pain that may come with revealing my love to you
When your tears are like the falling rain
Knowing that your sorrowful tears have the same sound as the falling raindrops is heartbreaking for me
Call me, try to call me
I wish to hear from you, to feel loved and wanted by the one I adore
All I want from you
My only desire and need is you, and your love
Is only one more day
I yearn for just some more time with you, to cherish our love, before it's too late
Does it really break your heart to say you love me
I implore you to show your love, to tell me that you love me before it's too late
If you love me
I'm waiting for a confirmation of your love, without which my heart will remain broken
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.