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.
Mariana
BZN Lyrics
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Walking through the hills dressed up in emerald green
The pearl of the blue Pacific Ocean
A beautiful island for two Mariana, Mariana
Your beauty is way beyond compare
Where the wind is softly sighing
In the silence beneath the purple sky
I fell in love on Mariana
While the waves are whispering in the tropic night
I will never walk out on you - my treasure
My beautiful island for two Mariana, Mariana
Your beauty is way beyond compare
Where the wind is softly sighing
In the silence beneath the purple sky
I fell in love on Mariana
The ocean's a witness to our love
Mariana, Mariana I fell in love on Mariana
The ocean's a witness to our love
The song "Mariana" by BZN is a romantic tribute to a beautiful island in the Pacific Ocean, and the love story that unfolds there. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the setting, with descriptions of emerald green hills, a pearl in the blue ocean, and a purple sky. On this idyllic island, the singer has fallen in love with someone named Mariana, whose beauty is "way beyond compare." The setting seems to add to the magic of their love, with the waves of the ocean and the tropic night adding to the romantic atmosphere.
The song seems to be about finding love in unexpected places, and the way that a special place can enhance the experience of falling in love. Mariana is portrayed as a kind of paradise, a place where the singer can escape and find peace. The repetition of the line "my beautiful island for two" emphasizes the way that this place feels like a shared retreat for the two lovers.
Overall, "Mariana" is a sweet and romantic song that celebrates the beauty of an island and the love that blossoms there. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a tropical paradise, and the melody creates a dreamy, romantic mood.
Line by Line Meaning
In my dreams I'm on an island so serene
The singer dreams of being on a peaceful island
Walking through the hills dressed up in emerald green
The singer imagines strolling through hills that are lush and green
The pearl of the blue Pacific Ocean
The island is a treasure in the vast Pacific Ocean
A beautiful island for two Mariana, Mariana
The island is perfect for a romantic getaway for two people named Mariana
Your beauty is way beyond compare
Mariana's beauty is unparalleled
Where the wind is softly sighing
The island has a gentle breeze
In the silence beneath the purple sky
The evening sky is a serene shade of purple
I fell in love on Mariana
The singer falls in love with Mariana on the island
The ocean's a witness to our love
The ocean sees and knows of their love
We enjoy the magic of the pale moonlight
The couple spends romantic evenings under the moonlight
While the waves are whispering in the tropic night
The sound of the waves adds to the romantic ambiance of the island
I will never walk out on you - my treasure
The singer promises never to leave Mariana
Mariana, Mariana
Repetition of Mariana's name for emphasis
I fell in love on Mariana
The singer fell in love with Mariana on the island
The ocean's a witness to our love
The ocean has seen their love and is a testament to their relationship
Writer(s): johannes c.h.m. tuijp, jack veerman, jan keizer
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Judy Peyper
Beautiful song!! Beautiful sung by Carola & Jan & the Top musicians of BZN.
Irena Nowak
Kocham Was za piękna muzykę jesteście wspaniała para życzę wam dużo zdrowia .
Aurelia Moca
A great video with a very beautiful song,fantastic voices and marvellous landscapes.Thank You !👏❤🏞💐
Teresa /
Piękna piosenka pozdrawiam z Polski❤️❤️❤️
Mariana Frunza
BZN-SUNTEȚI MIRIFICI, VOCI EXCEPȚIONALE , MELODIE ȘI VERSURI SUPERBE. ❤❤❤❤❤
Zdenka Kargerova
DĚKUJI ZA PĚKNOU PÍSNIČKU A PŘEJI PĚKNÝ VÍKEND
Kalina Kruk
pozdrawiam z Polski ,dziekuje za wszystkie przepiekne piosenki,jestem fanka do końca ❤⚘
Ziuta L.
Piękne widoki oraz wspaniała nutka...pozdrawiam serdecznie...życzę miłego wieczoru z Erkelenz...
Nara Regina
Achou mais uma música para mim amor?❤❤Tu sempre vai ser o meu amor!❤❤
Mariana Mindru
Grazie BZN!
Ador enorm aceasta melodie, pentru ca ii port numele,Complimenti😘😘❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️