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 in my heart
BZN Lyrics
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Gee whizz, those hips, wiggling laz'ly
didn't know what to do
Baby, you set my heart on fire
I felt a deep desire because of you
Love and romance - side by side
together when we danced till morning light
You will always be the love in my heart
there is no one who can tear us apart
we will always be together
now and ever
there is no one else like you
I fell in love with you, then I looked into your eyes
Because of you, I was in a tizzy
thinking about you
Baby, I called you on the phone
you said "I am all alone" I said "me too"
The first verse of this beautiful love song reflects the moment when the singer's heart skipped a beat because of a girl he saw walking by. He is awestruck by her beauty and her movements that are wiggling lazily. The imagery used in these lines conveys the depth of his attraction towards her. The phrase "set my heart on fire" reflects the intensity of the emotions he feels towards her. The use of the word "Baby" is a term of endearment and works to soften his approach towards her. The combination of these lines reflects the sentiment of the singer towards the girl who has taken his heart.
The second verse of the song reflects on the moments they have shared together. Dancing till morning light reflects the joy they have shared over time. The words they used to sing together signify the depth of their connection, which is one of love and romance. The use of these words and the portrayal of their experiences reflect the bond between them. The final statements of the verse reflect the depth of the singer's emotions towards the girl, emphasizing that there is no one like her and that they will always be together, now and forever.
Overall, the song is a testament to the beauty of love, romance, and connection between two people. The singer's depth of emotion towards the girl he loves is conveyed through the use of beautiful and emotive language. The song highlights the power of love and how it can bring people together in a bond that is unbreakable.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw you walking by, it took my breath away
I was completely captivated by your beauty and presence when I saw you walking by
Gee whizz, those hips, wiggling laz'ly
Your hips were moving so smoothly and gracefully, it was quite impressive
Didn't know what to do
I was unsure of how to act or approach you because of how amazed I was
Baby, you set my heart on fire
Your presence and charm ignited a deep feeling of love and passion within me
I felt a deep desire because of you
My heart was filled with an intense longing to be with you because of how strongly I felt towards you
Love and romance - side by side
The emotions of love and romance were intertwined and present together in our relationship
Together when we danced till morning light
We were always together, enjoying each other's company and dancing until the early hours of the morning
And I recall the words, we used to sing
I remember the songs we used to sing, which were filled with love and romance
You will always be the love in my heart
You will forever hold a special place in my heart as the one I love
There is no one who can tear us apart
No one can come between our love and the bond we share
We will always be together
Our love and partnership will stand the test of time
Now and ever
Our love will last forever and always be present
There is no one else like you
You are unique and irreplaceable, no one else can compare to you
I fell in love with you, then I looked into your eyes
I fell deeply in love with you after gazing into your eyes and seeing the true beauty within you
Because of you, I was in a tizzy
You had me in a state of excitement and confusion because of how much I loved and cared for you
Thinking about you
I was constantly thinking about you and our relationship
Baby, I called you on the phone
I reached out to you by phone to express my love and affection
You said 'I am all alone' I said 'me too'
We both admitted to feeling lonely without each other and embraced our deep connection
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.