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.
Goodnight
BZN Lyrics
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Here we are, the day comes to an end
Wash your little face and wash your hands
Fairy tales that you've been waiting for
Close your eyes and close your bedroom door
I'll dry your eyes, be my little angel
Goodnight
Call my name and I'll be there
To cheer you up, each time I can
Goodnight my love
May all your dreams be right
Every evening, when your eyes are low
Twilight comes, it's time for you to go
Then before I close your bedroom door
Tell you stories you've been waiting for
And every time it moves your mind
I'll dry your eyes, be my little angel
Goodnight
Call my name and I'll be there
To cheer you up, each time I can
Goodnight my love
May all your dreams be right
Goodnight
BZN's song Goodnight is a lullaby that is sung to a child, as they drift off to sleep at the end of the day. The lyrics are written in a gentle and soothing manner, imparting comforting thoughts and making the child feel secure in their bed. The song begins by acknowledging the end of the day and the need to wash up before bed, and then moves on to the bedtime story, which the child waits for eagerly. The child is assured that their mind will be protected from any disturbances and is given permission to fall asleep with the promise of pleasant dreams.
As the song progresses, the child is reminded that they can call out for the singer anytime they need to be cheered up. This creates a sense of safety and security, knowing that someone is always there for them. The song concludes with a heartfelt goodnight, wishing the child well and hoping that their dreams will be positive ones. Overall, BZN's Goodnight is a beautiful and touching song that reminds us of the comfort that a loving lullaby can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are, the day comes to an end
The day is over and it's time to end all activities.
Wash your little face and wash your hands
Clean yourself up before going to bed.
Fairy tales that you've been waiting for
The stories that you've been looking forward to hearing are here.
Close your eyes and close your bedroom door
Go to bed and shut your eyes, and get some rest.
And every time it moves your mind
Whenever you feel troubled or upset.
I'll dry your eyes, be my little angel
I'll comfort and take care of you, my dear child.
Goodnight
Sleep well.
Call my name and I'll be there
If you need me, I'll come to you.
To cheer you up, each time I can
I'll do my best to make you happy.
Goodnight my love
Sleep well, my beloved.
May all your dreams be right
May you have sweet dreams and wake up happy.
Every evening, when your eyes are low
Every night, when you're feeling tired and sleepy.
Twilight comes, it's time for you to go
Nighttime has arrived, it's time for you to sleep.
Then before I close your bedroom door
Before I put you to bed and say goodnight.
Tell you stories you've been waiting for
I'll share the stories you've been excited to hear.
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.