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.
Never let me down
BZN Lyrics
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and let me stay with you tonight
close to you until the morning dew
Oh, your warm embrace
that pretty smile upon your face
make me so glad, they drive me mad
With every kiss and caress
a love that's sure to last forever more
Oh no, no never let me down, 'cause I, I love you
Oh my sweet baby, say that you love me too
Oh no, no never let me down, 'cause I, I love you
Oh I'd go crazy if you said "adieu, adieu"
Oh it stupefies, the sparkling wine, your dancing eyes
it feels so right, please stay tonight
With every kiss and caress
I want to express
a love that's sure to last forever more
Oh no, no never let me down, 'cause I, I love you
Oh my sweet baby, say that you love me too
Oh no, no never let me down, 'cause I, I love you
Oh I'd go crazy if you said "adieu, adieu"
The things you've said, oh boy, have turned my head
without you I don't know what I'd do
Oh no, no never let me down, 'cause I, I love you
Oh my sweet baby, say that you love me too
Oh no, no never let me down, 'cause I, I love you
Oh I'd go crazy if you said "adieu, adieu"
The lyrics to BZN's "Never let me down" describe a deep and intense love the singer has for his partner. He yearns for her warm embrace, sweet smile, and every kiss and caress that reinforces his love for her. With every little thing she does, he is reassured that he will be with her forever. The singer pleads with her partner to never let him down because he loves her deeply and would go crazy if she were to leave.
The lyrics convey an almost childlike vulnerability as the singer pleads with his partner to stay with him, and not to leave him. The repetition of the phrase "Oh no, no never let me down" emphasizes his fear of losing her. The singer is overwhelmed by the intensity of the emotions he is feeling, and his joy and passion are expressed through vivid imagery such as the sparkling wine, her dancing eyes, and the morning dew. The song is a declaration of love and a plea for reassurance and commitment.
Overall, "Never let me down" is a beautiful and simple love song that conveys the meaning of love through straightforward and honest lyrics. It is a song that captures the raw emotions of someone deeply in love and expresses it in a meaningful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me, hold me tight
and let me stay with you tonight
close to you until the morning dew
I want to be close to you and spend the night with you, feeling your warmth until the morning.
Oh, your warm embrace
that pretty smile upon your face
make me so glad, they drive me mad
Your embrace makes me feel loved and your smile makes me happy to the point of madness.
With every kiss and caress
I want to express
a love that's sure to last forever more
Each kiss and touch is an expression of my love, and I want it to last forever.
Oh no, no never let me down, 'cause I, I love you
Oh my sweet baby, say that you love me too
Oh no, no never let me down, 'cause I, I love you
Oh I'd go crazy if you said "adieu, adieu"
I love you deeply, and I need you to love me back and never leave me, as the thought of losing you is unbearable.
Oh it stupefies, the sparkling wine, your dancing eyes
it feels so right, please stay tonight
I am overwhelmed by the combination of sparkling wine and your gaze, and I want you to stay with me tonight.
The things you've said, oh boy, have turned my head
without you I don't know what I'd do
Your words and actions have captivated me, and I cannot imagine my life without you.
Contributed by Eliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.