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.
Please Don't Go Away
BZN Lyrics
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(Veerman/Keizer/Tuijp)
Our love was sweeter than a beautiful love song, so serene
Our kisses hotter than the hottest kiss that's ever been
Our hearts seemed closer than two hearts can be
But fragile love
Just couldn't stand the wear and tear of time
Please don't go away
Please don't go away
Tonight, I'll cry, in loneliness
(tonight...I'll cry)
I dream of you, your sweet caress
(I dream...of you)
Your words meant more than the most beautiful love rhyme I've ever seen
(oooooooh-ooooh)
Your voice was softer than the softest lullaby, it made me dream
(ooooooooh-ooooh-ooh)
Our love seemed stronger than a love could be
But fragile love
(oooooooh)
Just couldn't stand the wear and tear of time
(couldn't stand...the wear and tear...the wear and tear of time)
Please don't go away
Please don't go away
Tonight, I'll cry, in loneliness
(tonight...I'll cry)
I dream of you, your sweet caress
(I dream...of you)
Now you're telling me it's over, it tortures my mind
Love is like a four-leaf clover, so hard to find
Please don't go away
Please don't go away
Tonight, I'll cry, in loneliness
(tonight...I'll cry)
I dream of you, your sweet caress
(I dream...of you)
I dream of you, your sweet caress
(I dream...of you)
The lyrics of BZN's song "Please Don't Go Away" express the singer's yearning and sadness for a lost love. The verses describe the intensity and sweetness of the love that once existed, using images of beautiful love songs, hot kisses, and soft lullabies. However, the chorus pleads with the lover not to leave and expresses the singer's loneliness and misery in the absence of the beloved. The final verse reveals that the relationship has ended and the singer is tormented by the loss, comparing love to a rare and elusive four-leaf clover.
The song conveys the universal theme of love and heartbreak, as well as the struggle to hold on to what is precious in life. The lyrics are poetic and emotive, capturing the intensity of the feeling of love and the pain of loss. The use of imagery and metaphor adds depth and nuance to the meaning of the song, making it resonate with listeners who have experienced the same emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't go away
I don't want you to leave me because our love was perfect and strong but it couldn't survive the test of time.
Tonight, I'll cry, in loneliness
I will feel so alone and sad if you leave me tonight.
I dream of you, your sweet caress
I think of you and your gentle touch that made me feel so loved and safe.
Your words meant more than the most beautiful love rhyme I've ever seen
Your words were so meaningful and filled my heart with joy like no love poem ever could.
Your voice was softer than the softest lullaby, it made me dream
Your voice was like music to my ears, it was calming and helped me drift away into peaceful dreams.
Now you're telling me it's over, it tortures my mind
The thought of you leaving me is so painful and makes my mind ache with sorrow.
Love is like a four-leaf clover, so hard to find
Love is a rare and precious thing, it's not easy to find someone who you truly love and who loves you back.
Contributed by Luke G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@frederik2201
Wonderful music, wonderful song and especially a wonderful golden voice of Carola. Thank you for sharing ❤
@ursulawilhelm3974
Da bin ich ganz bei dir. Es ist grandios.❤
@fransbakker8990
Mee eens .
@elazmudowska8089
Bardzo bardzo piękne....takiej muzyki aż chce się słuchać. Jestem pod wrażeniem, moje gratulacje..piękne wykonanie,takie romantyczne....brawo...Ela
@ursulawilhelm3974
Gott was ist das für eine super Gruppe. Die Musik geht durch den ganzen Körper. Danke🎉❤
@christinewolff337
Wunderbare Musik und alle passen gut zusammen ! Dies ist eine Gänsehaut-Musik. Sie kommt im ❤zen an , einfach wunderbar 🫠Jan Keizer s Stimme ist gigantisch…weich und warm ! Das hört man selten . Ich wünsche diesen wunderbaren Menschen viel viel Gesundheit und Glück 🍀 ❤ solange sie leben. Ich segne euch! Die besten Wünsche Christine
@JurchensBadenhorst-qn1mn
Pragtig gedoen!
@markhoijtink4868
Mooi
@griseldadominguel5iz948
Bella musica