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.
Called You Once Called You Twice
BZN Lyrics
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And I still need every moment
That we can share
I had my time to play the game
And now I know, there's no winner
But only pain
I've got no more tears to cry
After all what can I do
I'm so lonely, I feel blue
Gonna leave it up to you
Tell me where have I been wrong
I can't stand the lonely nights
I called you once, I called you twice
'Cause I don't want to leave you anymore
I called you once, I called you twice
You're my love and you're my life
Oh, I don't want to leave you anymore
I am dressed up for the night
Waiting near the fire side
But I don't know what to do
I'm so lonely, I feel blue
Gonna leave it up to you
If you want to make it right
I'll be here for you tonight
You're my love and you're my life
Tell me where have I been wrong
I can't stand the lonely nights
I called you once, I called you twice
'Cause I don't want to leave you anymore
I called you once, I called you twice
You're my love and you're my life
Oh, I don't want to leave you anymore
I can't stand the lonely nights
I called you once, I called you twice
'Cause I don't want to leave you anymore
BZN's song "Called You Once Called You Twice" is a heart-wrenching tale of a man who realizes the importance of true love after playing games and causing pain in the past. The singer expresses his love for his partner, stating that she was his world, and he still needs every moment that they can share. The lyrics suggest that he was once a player, but now he knows that in love, there is no winner, just pain.
He is lonely and feels blue, and he has no more tears left to cry or reasons left to survive. The man acknowledges his past mistakes and asks where he has been wrong to make things right. He has called the woman once or twice already, confessing that he doesn’t want to leave her anymore, and he is waiting by the fire, dressed up for a night together. He says to her that he will be here for her tonight if she wants to make it right, as she is his love and life.
The emotion in BZN's "Called You Once Called You Twice" reflects on the significant role of love and how it can make anyone realize the wrongs they have committed. The man in the song is feeling lost and is expressing his need for his love to come back to him. The lyrics suggest that people make mistakes but eventually come around to the realization that the most precious thing in life is love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love of my life, you were my world
You were the most important thing in my life and I loved you deeply.
And I still need every moment that we can share
I still crave time with you and cherish every moment we spend together.
I had my time to play the game
I had my fun and took risks in life.
And now I know, there's no winner
I have experienced enough to know that life is not a competition and there are no real winners.
But only pain
Unfortunately, all of my experiences have led me to pain.
I've got no more tears to cry
I have cried all of my tears and have no more to give.
No more reasons to survive
I am struggling to find the motivation to keep on living.
After all what can I do
I am feeling helpless and unable to change things.
I'm so lonely, I feel blue
I am extremely lonely and sad.
Gonna leave it up to you
I am putting my hope in you to make things better.
Tell me where have I been wrong
I want to understand what went wrong in our relationship.
I can't stand the lonely nights
I am finding it unbearable to be alone at night.
I called you once, I called you twice
I am trying to get in touch with you and hoping for a response.
'Cause I don't want to leave you anymore
I am afraid of losing you and want to keep you by my side.
You're my love and you're my life
You are everything to me and I cannot imagine life without you.
I am dressed up for the night
I am trying to make myself presentable and hoping to impress you.
Waiting near the fire side
I am patiently waiting for you by the fire.
If you want to make it right
If you are willing to make things work between us,
I'll be here for you tonight
I am ready and willing to be there for you tonight and always.
I called you once, I called you twice
Again, I am reaching out to you and hoping for a response.
Oh, I don't want to leave you anymore
I am desperately trying to hold on to you and not let you go.
Contributed by Connor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.