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.
Is This Love
BZN Lyrics
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I said: "Why?", 'cause I didn't feel too strong
I saw you messing around with jetset guys
I wanna know if this is more than just a one night stand
Is this love or just a kind of passion?
Is it something I will never know?
Are you fooling me with your attractions?
I was right, you are such a clever girl
Dynamite, when you're dancing in a whirl
Is this real or are you just foolin' around?
I wanna know if this is more than just a one night stand
Is this love or just a kind of passion?
Is it something I will never know?
Are you fooling me with your attractions?
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
Is this love or just a kind of passion?
Is it something I will never know?
Are you fooling me with your attractions?
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
You said: "Hi", you said: "Won't you come along?"
I said: "Why?", 'cause I didn't feel too strong
I saw you messing around with jetset guys
I wanna know if this is more than just a one night stand
Is this love or just a kind of passion?
Is it something I will never know?
Are you fooling me with your attractions?
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
Is this love or just a kind of passion?
Is it something I will never know?
Are you fooling me with your attractions?
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
(Th. Tol/J. Tuijp/C. Tol)
The lyrics to BZN's "Is This Love" describe the confusion and uncertainty of a relationship that is based on physical attraction rather than genuine emotional connection. The singer appears to be wary of the object of their affection, who they believe is "fooling" them with their charms and may not be interested in anything beyond a brief fling. The repeated refrain of "Is this love or just a kind of passion?" emphasizes the singer's doubts and their desire for clarity and honesty.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has observed the object of their affection engaging in flirtatious behavior with other people, which further increases their uncertainty about the nature of their relationship. The mention of "jetset guys" implies that the object of affection is drawn to a certain lifestyle or social circle that the singer may not be a part of. This creates a sense of anxiety and insecurity, as the singer wonders if they are truly valued for who they are, or simply for their ability to offer something the object of affection desires.
Overall, the lyrics to "Is This Love" convey a sense of longing for connection and honesty in the midst of confusion and doubt. The repeated questions about the nature of the relationship suggest that the singer is seeking reassurance and clarity, but may not be able to find it without the cooperation of their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
You said: "Hi", you said: "Won't you come along?"
BZN is curious about the intentions of the person who approached them.
I said: "Why?", 'cause I didn't feel too strong
BZN didn't feel confident enough to accept the offer immediately.
I saw you messing around with jetset guys
BZN observed the person they're interested in flirting with others.
I wanna know if this is more than just a one night stand
BZN is questioning whether the relationship they have with this person is serious or just temporary.
Is this love or just a kind of passion?
BZN is wondering if what they feel is real love or just a temporary attraction.
Is it something I will never know?
BZN is uncertain whether they will ever find out the true nature of their feelings.
Are you fooling me with your attractions?
BZN is questioning whether the other person is just playing with their emotions.
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
BZN is asking the other person to explain why they are keeping the relationship in a state of uncertainty.
I was right, you are such a clever girl
BZN acknowledges that the other person is smart and knows how to handle themselves.
Dynamite, when you're dancing in a whirl
BZN is impressed by the other person's energy and enthusiasm when they are having fun.
Is this real or are you just foolin' around?
BZN is still questioning whether the other person's feelings are genuine or just for fun.
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
BZN is still hoping to get an explanation from the other person about the state of their relationship.
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
BZN is asking the other person to provide clarity about where their relationship stands.
Writer(s): Johannes C. H. M. Jan Tuijp, Jonathan E. H. Jan Keizer, Cornelis Tol, Thomas Tol
Contributed by Austin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.