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.
For Your Eyes Only
BZN Lyrics
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Well I watch the river flow
Driftin' to an endless sea
Standin' in the noonday sun
But it doesn't shine on me
Every rainbow that I see
Once it meant so much to me
Till you walked right out on me
Well you set up a home for me
Made me feel a wealthy man
Fancy cars and diamond rings
Changin' everything I am
But I didn't fit your world
Though I tried the best I could
I won't play the fool no more
Though I loved you till the end
Nowadays we don't talk anymore
And it all ain't the same like before
I remember your magical touch
I guess I still love you too much
So I want you to know my
Heart is wherever you go
Laughter and tears are still to
Behold for your eyes only
Well I watch the river flow
Driftin' to and endless sea
Standin' in the noonday sun
But it doesn't shine on me yeah
But I didn't fit your world
Though I tried the best I could
I won't play the fool no more
Though I loved you till the end
Nowadays we don't talk anymore
And it all ain't the same like before
I remember your magical touch
I guess I still love you too much
So I want you to know my
Heart is wherever you go
Laughter and tears are still to
Behold for your eyes only
Laughter and tears are still to
Behold for your eyes only
The lyrics of "For My Eyes Only" by BZN depict a sense of longing and heartbreak in a failed relationship. The singer expresses their feelings of being excluded and overlooked, despite being surrounded by beauty and opulence. They mention watching the river flow, symbolizing the passing of time and the inevitability of change. The noonday sun, which doesn't shine on them, represents their emotional emptiness and a lack of happiness.
The song reflects on how the singer was once deeply affected by the beauty and joy around them, represented by rainbows and other captivating images. However, all of that meant nothing when their partner left them. The partner had created a comfortable and luxurious life for the singer, with "fancy cars and diamond rings," but it ultimately led to a feeling of displacement and not fitting into their world.
Despite their love for their partner, the singer no longer wants to be a fool and continue in this unfulfilling relationship. They acknowledge that they still love their partner too much and reminisce about the magical touch they once shared. However, their communication has ceased, and things are no longer the same as before. Nonetheless, the singer still wants their partner to know that their heart will always be with them, and that the emotions, both laughter and tears, are reserved exclusively for their eyes.
Overall, "For My Eyes Only" delves into the complexities of love, loss, and the struggle for acceptance in a failed relationship. It highlights the emptiness that can exist even when surrounded by beauty and material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
For your eyes only
This message is meant for you alone
Well I watch the river flow
I observe the steady movement of the river
Driftin' to an endless sea
Flowing towards a vast and limitless ocean
Standin' in the noonday sun
Being in the bright sunlight during midday
But it doesn't shine on me
However, its radiance doesn't reach me
All the beauty in front of me
The splendor that is within my sight
Every rainbow that I see
Each colorful arc that appears in the sky
Once it meant so much to me
It used to hold great significance for me
Till you walked right out on me
Until you abruptly left me
Well you set up a home for me
You established a place for me to belong
Made me feel a wealthy man
You made me experience the wealth and prosperity
Fancy cars and diamond rings
Luxurious automobiles and precious rings
Changin' everything I am
Transforming my entire being
But I didn't fit your world
However, I didn't fit into your life
Though I tried the best I could
Even though I gave my utmost effort
I won't play the fool no more
I refuse to act foolishly any longer
Though I loved you till the end
Even though I loved you until the very end
Nowadays we don't talk anymore
In present times, we no longer communicate
And it all ain't the same like before
And everything has changed from how it used to be
I remember your magical touch
I recall the enchanting sensation of your touch
I guess I still love you too much
I suppose I still have an overwhelming love for you
So I want you to know my
Thus, I desire you to understand my
Heart is wherever you go
My heart accompanies you wherever you may go
Laughter and tears are still to
Both moments of joy and moments of sorrow continue to
Behold for your eyes only
Be witnessed exclusively by you
Laughter and tears are still to
Both moments of joy and moments of sorrow continue to
Behold for your eyes only
Be witnessed exclusively by you
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