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.
Love's Like A River
BZN Lyrics
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(Th. Tol/J. Tuijp/C. Tol)
When you're just a little girl
Don't know much about the world
Life's so easy, nothing's insecure
Got no worries, got no cares
All your secrets you can share,
But suddenly it'll be the day, your childhood slips a mile away
The feeling that you're dreamin' of, well it's called love
Love's like a river that's between you and me
Love is the power of your heart
(This is the power of my heart)
It is the roses that you gave me, my love
(Yeah)
Love is the reason that you're mine
I remember my first dance
And my very first romance
All those presents he would give to me
But I couldn't sleep a wink
Everytime I had to think,
Loosing him would be so hard to bear
But it's the price you have to pay, the price of love they always say
The feeling that you're dreamin' of, that's called love
(Come on and sing it now)
Love's like a river that's between you and me
(Oh yeah)
Love is the power of your heart
(This is the power of my heart)
It is the roses that you gave me, my love
(Oh yeah)
Love is the reason that you're mine
But it's the price you have to pay, the price of love they always say
The feeling that you're dreamin' of, that's called love
(Come on, sing it, yeah)
Love's like a river that's between you and me
(Yeah, that's between lovers)
Love is the power of your heart
(Oh yeah, in my heart)
It is the roses that you gave me, my love
(Oh yeah)
Love is the reason that you're mine
Remember if you say the words: "I want you"
'Cause it can be worse, 'cause it can break your heart
Love's like a river that's between you and me
(Oh yeah)
Love is the power of your heart
(Oh yeah the power, yes the power)
It is the roses that you gave me, my love
(Yeah)
Love is the reason that you're mine
(Come on and sing it one more time)
Love is the reason that you're mine
The song "Love's like a River" by BZN talks about the journey of love, as experienced by a young girl turning into a woman. The first verse describes the innocence of childhood, where there are no worries or insecurities. All secrets can be shared, and life is beyond comparison. It talks about how suddenly this innocence is lost, and the feeling of love seeps in, and the girl becomes a woman. The chorus of the song goes on to describe love as a river that flows between two people. It is the power of the heart, the roses gifted by one lover to another. Love is the reason why two people come together.
The second verse is about the girl's first dance and romance. It talks about how the girl received presents, but the thought of losing the man she loves was unbearable. However, it is the price one has to pay when it comes to love. It is the price of giving your heart to someone, and the fear of losing them will always be present. The chorus comes in again, describing the essence of love as a river that flows between two people. The song ends with a warning, that the words "I want you" can break a person's heart.
Overall, the song talks about the innocence of childhood and how love changes that forever. It describes love's journey as a river that flows between two people, and how it is the power of the heart. The song highlights the ups and downs of love, the fears, and the joys, and how it is worth the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're just a little girl
At a young age when one is inexperienced with the world
Don't know much about the world
Unaware of the world's complexities and nuances
Life's so easy, nothing's insecure
Life seems uncomplicated and free of uncertainties
Got no worries, got no cares
Living without concerns or major responsibilities
All your secrets you can share,
Able to confide in others without fear of being judged or misunderstood
Lead a life that's way beyond compare
Living a life that is unique and unmatched by any other
But suddenly it'll be the day, your childhood slips a mile away
The moment when one realizes that childhood is fleeting and adulthood is approaching
The feeling that you're dreamin' of, well it's called love
The feeling of being in love, a powerful emotion that one often yearns for
Love's like a river that's between you and me
Love can be seen as a flowing and powerful force between two people
Love is the power of your heart
Love is a strong and influential feeling that can guide one's actions and emotions
(This is the power of my heart)
The singer emphasizes the importance of love in their life
It is the roses that you gave me, my love
The symbol of love (roses) that was given to the singer by their partner
Love is the reason that you're mine
Love is the reason why the singer belongs with their partner
I remember my first dance
The singer reminisces about their past experiences with love
And my very first romance
The first instance of romantic attraction and affection the singer experienced
All those presents he would give to me
Gifts from a past partner
But I couldn't sleep a wink
The anxiety and excitement that can come from being in love
Everytime I had to think,
Constantly thinking about one's partner, fueled by love and passion
Loosing him would be so hard to bear
The fear and uncertainty of losing a loved one
But it's the price you have to pay, the price of love they always say
The sacrifices and difficulties that come with being in a romantic relationship
Come on and sing it now
An invitation for listeners to join in singing the chorus
Remember if you say the words: "I want you"
A warning to be cautious with expressing love, as it can lead to pain and heartbreak
'Cause it can be worse, 'cause it can break your heart
The potential for love to result in sadness and brokenness
Yeah, that's between lovers
Love is a private and intimate experience between two people
Oh yeah, in my heart
Love is a deeply personal and emotional feeling
Oh yeah the power, yes the power
Reiterating the strength and importance of love
Come on and sing it one more time
Encouragement for listeners to sing the chorus again
Contributed by Anthony V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wolfganghupp7249
Die schöne Carola mit ihrer wunderbaren Stimme - der Stern 🌟 von BZN und Jan als „the face and the voice of Nederland“ ❤️❤️
@fransbakker8990
Mooi gezegd !
@aureliamoca2415
A super video with a fantastic love song! Jan and Carola,my love for You will never have an end ! It is like a river !👏👏👏❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹
@fransverschueren4386
Prachtige stem Carola 😂
@gabrielagabrielagiovlan6813
Muzica lor, a fost și va rămâne, peste ani, cea mai frumoasa.
@JoseeCleners
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅😅😊😊😊😊
@ursulawilhelm3974
ES ist einfach traumhaft schön 😅❤
@annelizealbertse6018
I grew up with BZN. Thanks for the amazing music. Great band.🎼🎻🎸🎶
@k.warula8249
Die beste Band die es je gab.
@christinax363
Jap!