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.
Far East Traveller
BZN Lyrics
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I've searched many states together
Tried to find the right one, it never succeed
I've been through the cold and the heat
It's just a way of living
To live from those who giving
A love almost brightly which I once knew
All over the world, there's so much to see
From Paris to the far east countries
I'll never forget, the things I've done
I tell you right now, I'll show you how
I am a far east traveller
I've searched many states together
Tried to find the right one, it never succeed
I've been through the cold and the heat
It's just a way of living
To live from those who giving
A love almost brightly which I once knew
I'd like to start a new
I've made my own decision
To me my own religion
I shall not be selfish, not angry at you
Why don't we start a new
The lyrics to BZN's song Far East Traveller tells the story of a person who has been traveling through many different countries, trying to find a special love that has eluded them. The lyrics mention that they have been through both the cold and the heat, implying that they have traveled to many different regions of the world. Throughout their travels, this person has been living off of the kindness of others, and they have come to appreciate the generosity and bright love that they once knew.
As the song continues, the lyrics express the desire to start a new life and move on from their past. The lyrics suggest that there is a whole world out there waiting to be explored, from Paris to the far east countries. The person singing the song has clearly done a lot of traveling, and they are eager to continue exploring everything that the world has to offer.
Overall, the lyrics to Far East Traveller are about freedom, self-discovery, and the search for true love. The song speaks to anyone who has ever felt the desire to wander and explore the world, and to those who have struggled to find love and acceptance along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a far east traveller
I am someone who has been traveling extensively in the far east region.
I've searched many states together
I've explored various states and countries on my journeys.
Tried to find the right one, it never succeed
I've been trying to find the perfect destination but have failed so far.
I've been through the cold and the heat
I've experienced different weather conditions during my travels.
It's just a way of living
Traveling is my lifestyle and the way I choose to live.
To live from those who giving
I survive by receiving love and generosity from the people I meet on my travels.
A love almost brightly which I once knew
I've experienced a deep, intense love in the past.
I'd like to start a new
I wish to move on from my past and start anew.
All over the world, there's so much to see
There are countless places to visit and explore all around the world.
From Paris to the far east countries
I've traveled to various destinations, including Paris and countries in the far east.
I'll never forget, the things I've done
My memories of the experiences and adventures I've had will stay with me forever.
I tell you right now, I'll show you how
I'm confident that I can demonstrate and prove the extent of my travels.
I've made my own decision
I've taken the liberty of making my own choices and decisions.
To me my own religion
I have my own beliefs and principles that guide my actions.
I shall not be selfish, not angry at you
I choose not to be selfish or angry towards others.
Why don't we start a new
Perhaps we can all move on and begin fresh together.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.