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).
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Bertolf Lyrics
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I'm going to sit on a hill
Look into the distance
To see if they're still
I'm going to look all around you
Till I hear your sad tune
And then send it up
On some hot air balloon
Cause if only you wouldn't be so scared
You could go so far
Cause you're so much stronger than you think you are
I want to find you an answer
I'm going to she'd a little light
On why something is missing
And never quite right
I'm going to lie down beside you
I want to dry all your tears
Yeah, I'm going to rationalize all of your fears
Cause if only you wouldn't be so scared
You could go so far
Cause you're so much stronger than you think you are
Cause if only you wouldn't be so scared
You could go so far
Cause you're so much stronger than you think you are
Cause you're so much stronger than you think you are
The lyrics to the song "So Much Stronger" by Bertolf are a powerful message of hope and encouragement to someone who may be struggling with fear and self-doubt. The first verse speaks of the singer's determination to help this person overcome their worry and fear by "counting all their worries" and "looking into the distance" to help them see that their troubles may not be as insurmountable as they seem. The second verse describes the singer's desire to provide comfort and a sense of clarity to the person, promising to "shed a little light" on the situation and help them understand why something may feel "missing and never quite right."
The chorus builds on this message of hope, telling the person that they are "so much stronger" than they think they are and encouraging them to overcome their fear and take on the challenges in their life. The repetition of this line reinforces the message that the person truly has the strength within them to face any adversity.
Overall, the lyrics to "So Much Stronger" are a powerful reminder that fear and doubt can be overcome with the help of those who love and support us. The song provides a message of hope in a world that can often seem overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going to count all your worries
I will pay attention to all the troubles you have.
I'm going to sit on a hill
I will position myself in an elevated area.
Look into the distance
I will gaze towards the horizon.
To see if they're still
To check if the worries are still present.
I'm going to look all around you
I will inspect your surroundings.
Till I hear your sad tune
Until I listen to your sorrowful melody.
And then send it up
Then hoist it up high.
On some hot air balloon
Using a balloon powered by heated air.
Cause if only you wouldn't be so scared
Because if you weren't so frightened
You could go so far
You could achieve so much.
Cause you're so much stronger than you think you are
You have more inner strength than you realize.
I want to find you an answer
I intend to discover a solution for you.
I'm going to she'd a little light
I will provide a glimmer of enlightenment.
On why something is missing
As to why something is absent.
And never quite right
And why things are not quite sound.
I'm going to lie down beside you
I will lay down close to you.
I want to dry all your tears
I aim to wipe away all of your tears.
Yeah, I'm going to rationalize all of your fears
Yes, I will provide reasons for all your worries.
Cause if only you wouldn't be so scared
Because if you weren't so frightened
You could go so far
You could achieve so much.
Cause you're so much stronger than you think you are
You have more inner strength than you realize.
Cause if only you wouldn't be so scared
Because if you weren't so frightened
You could go so far
You could achieve so much.
Cause you're so much stronger than you think you are
You have more inner strength than you realize.
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.