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 Carolina
BZN Lyrics
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Well I'm sorry but the words just came along
When I saw those big brown eyes of yours
Then I knew it, this would end up in a song
Oh, what I feel about you, how you make my day
I'm not pretending, but I love you, I do
You turned me on forever
You are my love and guardian angel
I dedicate this song to you
Whenever I was crying
Whenever I was down in heart
You were my love and guardian angel
I know you'll always see me through
Yo te amo means "I love you"
And I love to hear you sing it everyday
Oh, that moonlit night beneath my window
You were standing there and called my name
Then you said you loved me, you didn't go away
No use pretending, for I want you to stay
You turned me on forever
'Cause you're my dream that once came true
You are my love and guardian angel
I dedicate this song to you
Whenever I was crying
Whenever I was down in heart
You were my love and guardian angel
I know you'll always see me through
The BZN song "Yo Te Amo Carolina" is a heartfelt, romantic ballad that expresses the love and appreciation the singer has for his partner, Carolina. The lyrics speak of the overwhelming love the singer has for her and how she has been his rock through his dark phases. The words "Yo te amo" (I love you) are repeated throughout the song, which creates a sense of deep affection for Carolina.
The song begins with the singer apologizing for not being able to find the words to express his love for Carolina until now. He goes on to describe her big brown eyes, which he knew would end up as a song. He speaks of how she makes his day and how he loves her deeply. The chorus repeats the lyrics "You turned me on forever" which signifies Carolina's influence on the singer's life, and how she is the love of his life and his guardian angel, always ready to support and help him.
The singer reminisces about a moonlit night when Carolina stood beneath his window and called his name. She declared her love for him, and this moment is one of the happiest ones in his life. The singer promises that he will never pretend and always remain truthful, for he wants Carolina to stay with him forever.
To sum it up, BZN's "Yo Te Amo Carolina" is a beautiful love song that speaks of a love so pure that it can stand the test of time. The song's heartfelt lyrics and melody make it a classic love song that has transcended time and touched the hearts of many.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo te amo Carolina
I love you Carolina
Well I'm sorry but the words just came along
I apologize for not having control over the lyrics of this song
When I saw those big brown eyes of yours
I fell in love when I looked into your beautiful brown eyes
Then I knew it, this would end up in a song
I knew I had to express my love for you through music
Oh, what I feel about you, how you make my day
My love for you fills my days with joy and happiness
I'm not pretending, but I love you, I do
My love for you is genuine and sincere
You turned me on forever
You have permanently captured my heart and soul
'Cause you're my dream that once came true
You are the manifestation of my truest desires and hopes
You are my love and guardian angel
You are not only the love of my life, but also my protector and guide
I dedicate this song to you
This song is solely for you
Whenever I was crying
During any moment of sadness or despair
Whenever I was down in heart
Any time my heart was heavy with emotion
I know you'll always see me through
I know you will always be there to support me and help me overcome any obstacles
Yo te amo means "I love you"
The phrase 'Yo te amo' translates to 'I love you'
And I love to hear you sing it everyday
It brings me joy to hear you express your love for me every day
Oh, that moonlit night beneath my window
I remember that night, with the moon shining above us, as if it were yesterday
You were standing there and called my name
You were there for me and called out to me
Then you said you loved me, you didn't go away
You expressed your love for me and never left my side
No use pretending, for I want you to stay
There's no point in pretending, I want you to be with me forever
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.