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.
Yo Te Amo
BZN Lyrics
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Mi cariña, like a red rose in the sunlight
Oh, your perfume makes me loose my head over you
The way you're walking,
It drives me crazy, when I, when I hear you say:
Yo te amo, mi vida d'amor
Tease me with your Spanish eyes
Oh tease me encore
Yo te amo, mi primer amor,
Dance with me this Spanish night
Encore, encore
While the sweet wine,
Makes me feel as if I'm flying
It seems a light breeze whispers softly: 'mi corazón'
The way you're walking,
The way you're talking and kiss me all over.
It drives me crazy, when I, when I hear you say:
Yo te amo, mi vida d'amor
Tease me with your Spanish eyes
Oh tease me encore
Yo te amo, mi primer amor,
Dance with me this Spanish night
Encore, encore
I'm in heaven and you're my angel for tonight
Let's fly away,
Pretty girl, come close to me, then I'll say:
Yo te amo, mi vida d'amor
Tease me with your Spanish eyes
Oh tease me encore
Yo te amo, mi primer amor,
Dance with me this Spanish night
Encore, encore
The lyrics to BZN's song "Yo Te Amo" capture the passionate love and desire one feels when they're fully infatuated with someone. The first few lines describe the singer's lover like a red rose in the sunlight, highlighting their beauty and allure. The mention of perfume suggests their sensory attraction and how it affects the singer, making them lose their head over their lover. The way they walk, talk, and kiss the singer all over drives them crazy, especially when they hear their lover say "Yo te amo, mi vida d'amor," which translates to "I love you, my love."
The song then takes on a more sensual, romantic tone as the singer describes feeling like they're flying under the influence of sweet wine and whispers of "mi corazón" (my heart). The repeated words "Yo te amo" reinforce the singer's intense feelings of love, and they plead with their lover to tease them with their "Spanish eyes" and to dance with them in this Spanish night. The chorus is repeated again to emphasize how deeply the singer feels for their lover, and they liken them to an angel as they fly away together.
Overall, "Yo Te Amo" is a love song that expresses the all-consuming passion and desire one feels when they're in love, conveyed through romantic imagery and sensual phrasing.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi cariña, like a red rose in the sunlight
My darling, you are like a red rose that blooms brightly in the sunshine.
Oh, your perfume makes me loose my head over you
Your scent is so intoxicating that I become enamored with you.
The way you're walking,
The way you walk,
The way you're talking and kiss me all over.
The way you speak and shower me in kisses.
It drives me crazy, when I, when I hear you say:
It excites me greatly, when I hear you say:
Yo te amo, mi vida d'amor
I love you, my love of life.
Tease me with your Spanish eyes
Entice me with your alluring gaze.
Oh tease me encore
Continue to tease me in this way.
Yo te amo, mi primer amor,
I love you, my first love.
Dance with me this Spanish night
Let us dance together on this Spanish evening.
Encore, encore
Once more, please.
While the sweet wine,
As we indulge in sweet wine,
Makes me feel as if I'm flying
I feel as if I am soaring high in the sky.
It seems a light breeze whispers softly: 'mi corazón'
As a gentle breeze blows, it whispers softly: 'my heart'.
I'm in heaven and you're my angel for tonight
I feel as though I am in paradise, and you are my angel for the evening.
Let's fly away,
Let us escape together,
Pretty girl, come close to me, then I'll say:
Beautiful lady, come near me, and then I will tell you:
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.