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.
My illusion
BZN Lyrics
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(Th. Tol/J. Tuijp/C. Tol)
I'm here, for the things that I've done
Locked up, far away from the sun
Lonely sad eyes, trying to say
Under lock and key, that ain't no place for you to stay
You may know yourself to be right
Try to believe, love is around
You better believe me I think of you night and day
No-no-no-no
Join my revolution
Know it's my illusion
That we've got to find new ways
It's so hard to come by
And to make a new try
Don't believe in yesterday
Take me, when I come back again
Make me do forget what I am
Try to believe, love is around
You better believe me I think of you night and day
No-no-no-no
Join my revolution
Know it's my illusion
That we've got to find new ways
It's so hard to come by
And to make a new try
Don't believe in yesterday
The song "My Illusion" by the Dutch pop band BZN is a song about being imprisoned for the things that you've done, and longing for love and freedom. The opening lines "I'm here, for the things that I've done, locked up, far away from the sun," refer to the isolation and confinement of being imprisoned. The second verse, "take me, when I come back again, make me do forget what I am," suggests that the singer wishes to escape from the reality of their situation, to forget their past and start anew.
The song is primarily about love and the belief in new possibilities. The chorus "join my revolution, know it's my illusion, that we've got to find new ways" reveals the singer's belief in the power of love to create change. Love is seen as a force that can help us move beyond our past and discover new possibilities. The song encourages the listener to believe in love and to be open to the idea of a new future.
Overall, "My Illusion" is a song about hope and the transformative power of love. The singer longs to be free and to find love, and believes that through joining their revolution (a revolution of love), they can create a new future. The song is a powerful message about the importance of the human spirit and the belief that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm here, for the things that I've done
I am present in this place as a result of my past actions
Locked up, far away from the sun
Being imprisoned and isolated from the rest of the world
Lonely sad eyes, trying to say
Expressing deep sadness and loneliness through the eyes
Under lock and key, that ain't no place for you to stay
Being confined against your will is not a suitable place to reside
You say, that you'll never be mine
Expressing doubt in the potential for a romantic relationship to flourish.
You may know yourself to be right
Acknowledging that the person may have valid reasons for their doubts
Try to believe, love is around
Encouraging the person to remain hopeful about finding love
You better believe me I think of you night and day
The artist thinks about the person constantly, reinforcing the importance of their relationship.
Join my revolution
Inviting the person to join the artist on a journey of self-discovery
Know it's my illusion
Acknowledging that the artist's vision of a better future may not be entirely grounded in reality
That we've got to find new ways
Applying a forward-thinking mindset when it comes to addressing problems
It's so hard to come by
Describing how progress can be difficult to achieve
And to make a new try
Reemphasizing the importance of perseverance
Don't believe in yesterday
Letting go of the past and moving forward with a positive mindset
Take me, when I come back again
Asking the person to be there for the artist when they return from their journey of self-discovery
Make me do forget what I am
Desiring to leave one's past behind and start anew
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@samuelkelly2197
I've been told 'bout living like a star
Hotel Ritz, champaign and caviar
But no one ever showed me the reverse
And that really hurts
Babe, it really hurts
They try to sell your body and your soul
(Babe, want you, my love, babe, want you)
It's the price you pay for rock 'n' roll
(Babe, want you, my love, babe, want you)
And no one understands it how you feel
For it's so unreal
Oh, it's so unreal
Baby, don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what life should be
It's an illusion
Just an illusion
When critics crucify your latest show
(Babe, want you, my love, babe, want you)
Another drink and then you lose control
(Babe, want you, my love, babe, want you)
But then on stage, I feel a fire burn
There is no return
I'm always on the run
I give it to you, babe, with all my heart
(Babe, want you, my love, babe, want you)
For it's not too late
Baby, it's not too late
Baby, don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what life should be
It's an illusion
Just an illusion
Baby, don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what life should be
It's an illusion
Just an illusion
@LuikangLamak
[Verse 1]
I've been told 'bout living like a star
Hotel Rich, champagne and caviar
But no one ever showed me the reverse
And that really hurts, babe, it really hurts
They try to sell your body and your soul
It's the price you pay for rock'n roll
And no one understands it, how you feel
For it's so unreal, oh, it's so unreal
[Chorus]
Baby, don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what like should be
It's an illusion, just an illusion
[Verse 2]
When critics crucify your latest show
Another drink and then you lose control
But then on stage, I feel a fire burn
There is no return; I'm always on the run
I give it to you, babe, with all my heart
For it's not too late, baby, it's not too late
[Chorus]
Baby don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what life should be
It's an illusion, just an illusion
Baby don't you cry for me
It's an illusion, just an illusion
I thought I knew what life should be
It's an illusion, just an illusion
@peetgreyling5686
This song will never grow old. Sang so well and with passion!
@samru45
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW2ytIo90G4
@raltefamily1301
She sings with all her heart, mind and soul and the result : AMAZING !!
@ddoeser5830
Fijne Zondag geniet ervan ! 👋❤
@loukieprinsloo3530
I absolutely LOVE this version! 💝
@barnabasministry5339
A thiam thlawt...
@annamagriethaversterhouse2282
Love her voice very special will live for ever
@annamagriethaversterhouse2282
Love her voice very special will live for ever
@ObelixBarbatus
Pure, natural voice, sung with such enthusiasm, sweeping us along! Pure bliss...
@hermaharms
Wat een prachtige stem heeft Annie toch! Geweldig.