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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(Th. Tol/J. Tuijp/C. Tol)
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 it something I will never know?
Are you fooling me with your attractions?
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
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
The lyrics of BZN's song "Is This Love?" explore the confusion and uncertainty that can accompany a new romantic encounter. The singer expresses skepticism and caution when encountering someone who seems to possess more glamour and worldly experience than themselves. They are wary of getting swept up in a moment of passion, unsure if what they feel is true love or just a temporary infatuation. Throughout the song, the singer questions their own perceptions and seeks reassurance from their love interest, asking repeatedly whether their feelings are genuine or just a passing fancy.
The lyrics of "Is This Love?" reflect the themes of other songs in the pop and rock genres that explore the emotional complexities of romantic relationships. The song is notable for its memorable melody, harmonies, and catchy chorus. It captures the spirit of new love, with all its thrills and uncertainties, and speaks to a universal human experience that listeners can relate to. The lyrics suggest that while love can be confusing and challenging, it is ultimately worth seeking out and recognizing when it arrives.
Line by Line Meaning
You said: "Hi", you said: "Won't you come along?"
The person addressed in this line expresses interest in the singer.
I said: "Why?", 'cause I didn't feel too strong
The singer is unsure about his feelings for the person addressing him.
I saw you messing around with jetset guys
The singer is aware that the person addressing him is involved with other men.
I wanna know if this is more than just a one night stand
The singer is unsure about the nature of his potential relationship with the person addressing him.
Is this love or just a kind of passion?
The singer is questioning the nature of his feelings for the person addressing him.
Is it something I will never know?
The singer is uncertain if he will ever fully understand his feelings for the person addressing him.
Are you fooling me with your attractions?
The singer is questioning if the person addressing him is being truthful with him in their interactions.
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
The singer wants an explanation from the person addressing him for why they are keeping him interested.
I was right, you are such a clever girl
The singer sees the person addressing him as intelligent and possibly manipulative.
Dynamite, when you're dancing in a whirl
The singer finds the person addressing him to be exciting and energetic, particularly when dancing.
Is this real or are you just foolin' around?
The singer is questioning if the person addressing him is being truthful with him or if their involvement is just a fling.
Tell me why you keep me hangin' on
The singer reiterates his desire for an explanation from the person addressing him for their continued interest in him.
Contributed by Adalyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.