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.
Felicidad
BZN Lyrics
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I had a dream I will always remember
Goodnight, sleep well and dream forever
Everyone was a friend, an amigo
All the white and the black and the yellow
Goodnight, sleep well tonight
Con amor felicidad
Alegria
Criaturas todas
Let's shake hands together
And save the world after all
To live in peace everyone
Con amor felicidad
Alegria
Criaturas todas
Let's shake hands together
And save the world after all
For those who will be tomorrow
While enjoying a good dolce vita
They were playing their songs on the guitar
Goodnight, sleep well and dream forever
Everyone was a friend, an amigo
All the white and the black and the yellow
Goodnight, sleep well tonight
I can hear what they sing everyday
Con amor felicidad
Alegria
Criaturas todas
Let's shake hands together
And save the world after all
To live in peace everyone
Con amor felicidad
Alegria
Criaturas todas
Let's shake hands together
And save the world after all
For those who will be tomorrow
The song Felicidad by BZN begins with a vivid picture of a cold winter night in December, where the singer has a dream that he will always remember. In this dream, everyone is a friend, regardless of their race. There is an overwhelming sense of togetherness and affection as they bid each other goodnight, sleep well and dream forever. The singer can hear what they sing every day, which is a chorale that expresses happiness, joy, and unity.
BZN’s Felicidad is a song of hope and unity aiming to save the world. The lyrics celebrate the diversity of people, cultures, and languages with the words “All the white and the black and the yellow.” The singer shares his dream, which promotes the idea of coming together to live in peace, sing songs, and enjoy life. Everyone is happy and sings the words “Con amor felicidad, alegria, criaturas todas,” that translates to “With love happiness, joy, creatures all.” The song is a call to action with the idea that we can save the world and make it a better place by joining hands and living in harmony.
Line by Line Meaning
On a cold winternight in December
I had a dream that occurred on a winter night in December that left a lasting impression.
I had a dream I will always remember
This dream was significant and impactful, something that will always stay with me.
Goodnight, sleep well and dream forever
The dream was so powerful that it felt like it would last forever, even after waking up.
Everyone was a friend, an amigo
In the dream, everyone was united and friendly, like one big group of amigos.
All the white and the black and the yellow
The dream featured people from different races and backgrounds, all brought together in harmony.
Goodnight, sleep well tonight
The dream was so comforting that it continued to bring peace and contentment even after waking up.
I can hear what they sing everyday
Even after waking up, the memories of the dream were so vivid that I could still hear the music and joy in my mind.
Con amor felicidad
The song in the dream expressed love and happiness.
Alegria
The song was full of joy.
Criaturas todas
Everyone, regardless of differences, was included and celebrated in the song.
Let's shake hands together
The dream inspired a sense of unity and collaboration, encouraging people to work together.
And save the world after all
By coming together and working collaboratively, people can make a positive impact on the world.
To live in peace everyone
The ultimate goal is for everyone in the world to be able to live in peace and harmony.
For those who will be tomorrow
This sense of unity and shared purpose was not only important for the present, but also for the future generations to come.
While enjoying a good dolce vita
The dream was filled with a sense of enjoyment and indulgence in life's pleasures.
They were playing their songs on the guitar
The music in the dream was created through the simple pleasure of friends playing guitar together.
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Filip Kovany
Annie the best BZN singer! You're our QUEEN OF HEART! ❤️
Etienne Clauwaert
Mooi gezongen, muzikaal super.
Anavyia
The best LOVE BZN with Anny💖🙏🏼
Those lyrics still an example for today, so F**KED UP the mentality is today. Sorry had to say this.
Wishing all 💖☀️🙏🏼
On a cold winternight in December
I had a dream I will always remember
Goodnight, sleep well and dream forever
Everyone was a friend, an amigo
All the white and the black and the yellow
Goodnight, sleep well tonight
I can hear what they sing everyday
Con amor felicidad alegria
Criaturas todas let's shake hands together
And save the world after all
To live in peace everyone
Con amor felicidad alegria
Criaturas todas
Let's shake hands together
And save the world after all
For those who will be tomorrow
While enjoying a good dolce vita
They were playing their songs on the guitar
Goodnight, sleep well and dream forever
Everyone was a friend, an amigo
All the white and the black and the yellow
Goodnight, sleep well tonight
I can hear what they sing everyday
Con amor felicidad alegria
Criaturas todas let's shake hands together
And save the world after all
To live in peace everyone
Con amor felicidad alegria
Criaturas todas
Let's shake hands together
And save the world after all
For those who will be tomorrow
Guido Verheyden
Is toch een geweldige groep erg dat ze zijn gestopt mis ze hard
danny van strien
Anny Schilder en Jack Veerman zijn nog bij mij in de Muziek show geweest Nederlandstalige muziek met Danny van Strien
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