Before he started his solo career, he was in indie rock band The Junes, and he was in the band of the popular Dutch singer Ilse deLange.
Signed to the 8Ball record label, Bertolf released his first album For Life in early 2009, followed the next year by Snakes And Ladders. 2012 saw the release of the epnymous Bertolf album. 2015's First & Then was his final album for 8Ball.
Between 2014 and 2018 a large chunk of Bertolf's time was devoted to touring as a member of the tribute band, Her Majesty. Named after the closing track of The Beatles' Abbey Road album, they especially gained prominence when they started performing the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (and other artists from their scene), to rave reviews in the Dutch press.
In the mean time, Bertolf signed with Excelsior Recordings, where his fifth and sixth solo albums were issued: the somewhat gloomy Big Shadows of Small Things (2019) and the very sunny, colorful, upbeat and particularly well-received Happy in Hindsight (2021).
Another Day
Bertolf Lyrics
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It take your life to finally start, now
Before you get the sign to go
Well, get up on your feet and just work the plough
You will always regret if you don't do it now
Maybe you can do something
You didn't even know
To be pushing you down now
You know that this chance it may, just slip away
Don't wait for the world, love
Cause the've got their feet up
Don't ever let them take your words to say
No, don't leave it to another day
And if you just wait
For somebody who will come and try to save, you
Nothing will ever get done
Maybe it feels like something that you're not up to
But baby, well I think it's all up to you
Don't let it be something
You've never begun
So don't wait for the world, love
To be pushing you down now
You know that this chance it may, just slip away
Don't wait for the world, love
Cause the've got their feet up
Don't ever let them take your words to say
No, don't leave it to another day
You're all tied to your seat and why
Do you hold on to nothing when you need the inside out
I would really hate to see you trying to take the wrong way
And you will never ever get to that other place
If you always just allows yourself to waste your days away
Don't be pushed around by things you can't explain
So don't wait for the world, love
To be pushing you down now
You know that this chance it may, just slip away
Don't wait for the world, love
Cause the've got their feet up
Don't ever let them take your words to say
No, don't leave it to another day
No don't leave it to another day
No don't leave it, no don't leave it, no don't leave it to another day
To another day, to another day, to another day, to another day
To another day, to another day, to another day, to another day
Please don't leave it
The lyrics of Bertolf's song "Another Day" urge the listener to take action in their life and to not wait for someone else to save them or for the world to push them down. The first verse asks how many days it will take for the listener to start their life before they receive a sign to go. The lyrics advise getting up on one's feet and working hard now so that regrets are not felt later on. The chorus reinforces the message to not wait for the world to push you down, but to take control of your life and not let anyone take your words to say. The second verse urges the listener to take action despite feeling like they are not up to the task. The lyrics ask the listener to not allow themselves to waste their days away and to not let unexplained things push them around in their life. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, urging the listener to not leave it to another day.
The lyrics of "Another Day" encourage the listener to be proactive about their life and take control of their own future. The song is a call to action, telling the listener to not wait for someone else to save them or for the world to push them down. The song's upbeat melody helps reinforce its positive message and encourages the listener to feel empowered to take action.
Line by Line Meaning
How many days could
How much time do you need?
It take your life to finally start, now
To start living your life the way you want to.
Before you get the sign to go
Before you get the permission to move forward.
Well, get up on your feet and just work the plough
Start working towards your goals.
You will always regret if you don't do it now
If you don't take action you will always regret it.
Maybe you can do something
Anything is possible, you just have to try.
So don't wait for the world, love
Do not wait for someone to give you permission.
To be pushing you down now
Do not let the world hold you back.
You know that this chance it may, just slip away
This chance may never happen again.
Cause the've got their feet up
Other people are not necessarily working as hard as you.
Don't ever let them take your words to say
Do not let people silence you or make you doubt yourself.
And if you just wait
If you do not take action now.
For somebody who will come and try to save, you
Do not expect someone else to fix your problems.
Nothing will ever get done
If you wait for others you will never accomplish anything.
Maybe it feels like something that you're not up to
Maybe you doubt your abilities.
But baby, well I think it's all up to you
You have the power to make things happen.
Don't let it be something
Do not let your dreams go unrealized.
You've never begun
Because you never started.
You're all tied to your seat and why
Why are you stuck in your current situation?
Do you hold on to nothing when you need the inside out
Are you holding onto things that hold you back, rather than looking inward for strength?
I would really hate to see you trying to take the wrong way
I do not want to see you make mistakes.
And you will never ever get to that other place
If you do not take action you will not reach your goals.
If you always just allows yourself to waste your days away
If you do not take action you will waste your life.
Don't be pushed around by things you can't explain
Do not let the unknown hold you back.
No don't leave it to another day
Do not wait to take action.
To another day, to another day, to another day, to another day
To keep delaying.
Please don't leave it
Please do not wait any longer.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERTOLF LENTINK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WMisiedjanTech
Have been searching for this song for months now, Finally found it! I can sirreusly scream my lounges out of my body of happiness! :D
@gijskreunen9864
Geweldig nummer! Doet het al jaren goed als ringtone
@Meltinir
heerlijk nummer om keihard te draaien met dit heerlijke weer nu.
@loesepoes18
Ik heb Bertolf zien optreden tijdens de jaarlijkse Beatlesdag in april 2011 in Hilversum. Zijn vertolking van Beatlesnummer is ook de moeite waard! Moet eerlijk zeggen, hij was subliem! Heb zo genoten van hem! Mocht hij in de buurt optreden waar ik woon, ga ik er zeker naar toe! Klasse Bertolf!
@robertdenhoed5727
Ik ga hem weer op mijn top 2000 stemlijst zetten dit jaar, alweer!
@tubie33
ik heb met hem ontmoet op lowlands en hij is inderdaad super aardig en zeer getalenteerd!!!
@tgrmatt
Came across this song by accident looking for a trance song. Gotta say I love it. I've checked out Bertolf's other videos and they are all great (including GI:EL live performances). I wish you continued success in Europe and USA. Peace! -Matt, Portland, OR USA.
@user-hk8fn4hl8w
awesome song, heard it while was working at netherlands. <3
@jvdhoek
echt heerlijk nummer. Nederlanders in da house! Ik zie het echt gebeuren dat steeds meer nederlanders in de zangwereld terecht gaankomen.
@bastiaanzijlstra
Klassiekertje inmiddels. Blijft prachtig!