Biography
Peeters studied Germanic philology and drama in Antwerp. There, he met Jan Leyers and Hugo Matthysen, with whom he worked later. In 1972, Peeters, still a teenager, played the title role in teen drama Bart Banninks. He went on to present some comedy and music shows aimed at teenagers. In 1978, Bart Peeters, Hugo Matthysen, Jan Leyers and Marc Kruithof played in a coverband called Beri Beri, but as a musician, Bart Peeters gained his fame with The Radios. This band (with Ronny Mosuse, Robert Mosuse, Dany Lademacher, Alain Van Zeveren and Marc Bonne) had an international hit with 'She Goes Nana' in 1991.
Television career
After gaining fame his television career took off, starting out with a main role in the now legendary series Dag Sinterklaas in which he visited Sinterklaas (played by Jan Decleir) in his castle. After that, he presented some of the most popular television shows in Flanders, such as De Droomfabriek and De Leukste Eeuw. Het Peulengaleis, a television spin-off from Het Leugenpaleis, a radio comedy show he presented together with Hugo Matthysen, gained a large cult following. He became the most popular television personality in Flanders, being selected to present large one-off shows such as the celebration show for 50 years of television in Flanders or the tsunami relief telethon and presenting some television shows in The Netherlands.
Music was always present in his television career: he presented the Flemish selection show for the Eurovision Song Contest several times, had his own talent show (De Grote Prijs Bart Peeters) and presented several music shows (Lalala Live, Nonkel Pop,). During this time, he was also the drummer for The Clement Peerens Explosition, a parody rock band that started in his radio show Het Leugenpaleis.
Solo career
After touring as Bart Peeters zonder circus (Bart Peeters without circus) and making a solo album based on the tour called Het Plaatje van Bart Peeters (The Record of Bart Peeters) in 2004, he decided to spend more time on music again, starting a proper solo career. In 2006 he made Slimmer dan de Zanger (More Clever Than the Singer) and in 2008 he released his third album, De Hemel in het Klad (Draft of Heaven), which went straight to number one in the Flemish charts. A fourth album titled De Ideale Man (The Ideal Man), said to be the third of a trilogy together with Slimmer dan de Zanger and De Hemel in het Klad, was released in October 2010. That same year, he won a Music Industry Award in Flanders for best Dutch-language artist, after which he released a compilation album called Het Beste en Tot Nog Eens (All the best and see you later) and took a break from recording music. In 2014, he made his comeback with Op de Groei (To Grow Into).
Personal life
Bart Peeters is married and has two daughters and a son. He lives in Hove near Antwerp.
Er Is Er Geen een Zoals Jij
Bart Peeters Lyrics
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er zijn er als mozart, zo licht als de lucht
muziek makend helden en blij
er zijn er als beethoven, doof en pompeus
maar er is er geen een zoals jij
er zijn van die vrouwen, ze bijten hem af
en spuwen hem walgend opzij
er zijn er veel tof're, koket en vol pit
zoals jij
het valt niet te beschrijven
zoals jij
die steeds overstijgt wat ik zei
er zijn grote denkers, verlichten van geest
ze brengen de mensheid iets bij
er zijn er die ooit op de maan zijn geweest
zoals jij
het valt niet te beschrijven
zoals jij
die steeds overstijgt wat ik zei
er zijn er die graag in een mannenblad staan
bijvoorbeeld met weinig kledij
die de stringtheorie volledig verstaan
maar er is er geen een zoals jij
zoals jij
het valt niet te beschrijven
zoals jij
die steeds ondermijnt wat ik zei
dan zucht je eens diep
en je kijkt van me weg
je zegt dat ik overdrijf
maar ik weet het zeker, ik zie het zo goed
er is er geen een zoals jij
o er is er geen een zoals jij
echt er is er geen een zoals jij
The song "Er is er geen één zoals jij" by Bart Peeters celebrates the uniqueness of a particular person, highlighting the fact that there is no one else like them in the world. The first verse of the song acknowledges that there are many talented musicians in the world, but none of them are quite like the person being addressed in the song. Similarly, the second verse acknowledges that there are many great thinkers and accomplished individuals, but once again, none of them quite compare to the person being sung to. The central message of the song is that everyone has something special about them that sets them apart from everyone else, and that this uniqueness should be celebrated.
The lyrics of the song are simple but effective in conveying this message. The repetition of the phrase "maar er is er geen een zoals jij" (but there is no one like you) throughout the song makes it clear that the person being sung to is truly one-of-a-kind. The use of different examples throughout the song, such as musicians and thinkers, serves to emphasize this point even further. The final verse of the song, in which the singer affirms that they are certain of the person's unique qualities, adds a personal touch to the message of the song and makes it clear that the singer is addressing someone specific.
Overall, "Er is er geen één zoals jij" is a heartwarming and uplifting song that celebrates the unique qualities of an individual. Its simple lyrics and catchy melody make it an enjoyable listen, while its message of acceptance and appreciation for diversity is one that is sure to resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
er zijn er als mozart, zo licht als de lucht
There are some like Mozart, as light as air, creating inspiring music
muziek makend helden en blij
Creating music makes heroes and brings happiness
er zijn er als beethoven, doof en pompeus
Some are like Beethoven, deaf and arrogant
maar er is er geen een zoals jij
But there's nobody quite like you
er zijn van die vrouwen, ze bijten hem af
There are some women who reject him coldly
en spuwen hem walgend opzij
And spit him out in disgust
er zijn er veel tof're, koket en vol pit
There are many cooler, flirtatious and lively ones
maar er is er geen een zoals jij
But there's nobody quite like you
zoals jij
Like you,
het valt niet te beschrijven
It's indescribable
die steeds overstijgt wat ik zei
You surpass everything I say
er zijn grote denkers, verlichten van geest
There are great thinkers, enlightened in spirit
ze brengen de mensheid iets bij
They contribute something to humanity
er zijn er die ooit op de maan zijn geweest
Some have even been to the moon
er zijn er die graag in een mannenblad staan
Some enjoy appearing in men's magazines
bijvoorbeeld met weinig kledij
For example, scantily clad
die de stringtheorie volledig verstaan
Who fully understand the string theory
maar er is er geen een zoals jij
But there's nobody quite like you
dan zucht je eens diep
Then you sigh deeply
en je kijkt van me weg
And you look away from me
je zegt dat ik overdrijf
You say I'm exaggerating
maar ik weet het zeker, ik zie het zo goed
But I know for sure, I see it so clearly
er is er geen een zoals jij
There's nobody quite like you
o er is er geen een zoals jij
Oh, there's nobody quite like you
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.