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.

Dance In The Moonlight
BZN Lyrics

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From El Paso, along the desert road
Riding through, the heart of Mexico
With the sun our guide, tried to find a place to spend the night

In the distance, off the beaten track
Near some lights, we slowed the Cadillac,
By a little love motel, where yearning hearts eased the ache so well

There we danced in the moonlit night
Held your tender body oh so tight
Whispered words of love to you my dear
Come closer I want you near

There we danced in the moonlit night
Guitar music, wine and candle-light
In this far-off lover's paradise
Passion was in our eyes

In your eyes, were flames of wild desire
Desert heat, set your heart on fire
In this love motel, where yearning hearts eased the ache so well

There we danced in the moonlit night
Held your tender body oh so tight
Whispered words of love to you my dear
Come closer I want you near

There we danced in the moonlit night
Guitar music, wine and candle-light
In this far-off lover's paradise
Passion was in our eyes

In the magic of this Mexican night
You laid your head on my shoulder
I whispered in your ear
Oh my love will you marry me

There we danced in the moonlit night
Guitar music, wine and candle-light
In this far-off lover's paradise

Passion was in our eyes
Passion was in our eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BZN’s “Dance In The Moonlight” tell a story of love and passion set in the heart of Mexico. The singer describes a journey through the desert roads of El Paso, with the sun as their guide. They reach a love motel off the beaten track where they slow their Cadillac. The motel becomes a lovers’ paradise for yearning hearts, where they dance in the moonlit night and hold each other tight. Guitar music, wine, and candlelight create a passionate atmosphere, and the singer whispers words of love to their partner. The lyrics express the intense desire and attraction between the couple, and their mutual feelings of love.

The song paints a vivid picture of a romantic encounter, with the Mexican setting adding an element of exoticism to the experience. The moonlit night, guitar music, and candlelight create a dreamy ambiance. The lyrics also convey the emotion of the moment, as the singer and their partner express their love for each other. The songwriter uses evocative language to bring to life the beauty and passion of the moment, with lines such as “In your eyes were flames of wild desire” and “Passion was in our eyes”.

Overall, “Dance In The Moonlight” is a beautiful love song, full of passion and emotion. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a romantic encounter in an exotic location, and the music adds to the dreamy, passionate atmosphere.

Line by Line Meaning

From El Paso, along the desert road
We started our journey from El Paso, driving through the lonely desert road.

Riding through, the heart of Mexico
We continued our journey through the heart of Mexico, enjoying the scenic beauty.

With the sun our guide, tried to find a place to spend the night
We kept looking for a place to spend the night, using the sun as our guide.

In the distance, off the beaten track
We saw some lights in the distance, away from the usual path.

Near some lights, we slowed the Cadillac,
We slowed down our Cadillac near those lights to take a closer look.

By a little love motel, where yearning hearts eased the ache so well
We discovered a small motel where couples found solace and comfort for their passionate hearts.

There we danced in the moonlit night
We enjoyed a romantic dance under the moonlight.

Held your tender body oh so tight
We held each other tightly, feeling the tenderness of our love.

Whispered words of love to you my dear
We whispered words of love to each other, expressing our deep affection.

Come closer I want you near
We urged each other to come closer, wanting to be near to one another.

Guitar music, wine and candle-light
We enjoyed the soothing sound of guitar music, sipping wine, and the dim light of candles.

In this far-off lover's paradise
We felt as if we were in a lover's paradise, far away from all the troubles and worries of the world.

Passion was in our eyes
Our passion for each other was evident in our eyes and gestures.

In your eyes, were flames of wild desire
I could see an intense desire for passion in your eyes.

Desert heat, set your heart on fire
The scorching heat of the desert added fuel to the fire of our passion.

In this love motel, where yearning hearts eased the ache so well
The love motel provided a comfortable haven for couples like us, where we could find solace and relief for our intense yearning.

In the magic of this Mexican night
The enchanting Mexican night had a magical effect on us, making us feel blissful.

You laid your head on my shoulder
You rested your head on my shoulder, feeling content and safe in my arms.

I whispered in your ear
I whispered softly in your ear, expressing my love for you.

Oh my love will you marry me
I proposed to you, asking you to marry me.

Passion was in our eyes
The passion we felt for each other was evident in our eyes.

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