Born in The Hague, Bojoura was discovered by George Kooymans of Golden Earrings, who went on to write and produce many of her songs, including her début hit single, Everybody's Day, #18 in the Dutch Top 40 in 1967. Her biggest hit in The Netherlands was a 1969 cover version of Frank Mills, a song from the Broadway musical 'Hair'.
Bojoura is married to the Dutch drummer, Hans Cleuver, who was a founding member of the progressive rock band Focus.
Holiday
Bojoura Lyrics
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Oh you're a holiday, such a holiday
It's something I thinks worthwhile
If the puppet makes you smile
If not then you're throwing stones
Throwing stones, throwing stones
Don't believe that it's all the same
Can't think what I've just said
Put the soft pillow on my head
Millions of eyes can see
Yet why am I so blind
When the someone else is me
It's unkind, it's unkind
Yet millions of eyes can see
Yet why am I so blind
When the someone else is me
It's unkind, it's unkind
Ooh you're a holiday, every day, such a holiday
Now it's my turn to say, and I say you're a holiday
It's something I thinks worthwhile
If the puppet makes you smile
If not then you're throwing stones
Throwing stones, throwing stones
The song "Holiday" by Bojoura is a unique and thought-provoking piece that seems to tackle the idea of personal identity and the difficulty in seeing oneself clearly. The song begins with the repetition of the line "Oh you're a holiday, such a holiday," which can be interpreted in a few ways. It could mean that the person being addressed is someone who brings joy and relaxation to the singer's life, or it could mean that the person being addressed is like a holiday in that they are not a permanent fixture in the singer's life. Either way, the repetition of the line gives the impression of a catchy and lighthearted tune.
The next few lines of the song, however, take a more serious turn. The singer states that if "the puppet makes you smile," then it's worth pursuing, but if not, then "you're throwing stones." This line can be interpreted in a few different ways as well, but one possibility is that the "puppet" represents something that brings the person being addressed happiness, such as a career or a relationship, and that pursuing it is worthwhile. On the other hand, if it doesn't make the person happy, then they're essentially just causing harm. The next few lines are somewhat nonsensical, with the singer stating that it's a "funny game" and that they can't remember what they just said. However, the final lines of the song bring it back around to the idea of personal identity. The singer wonders why they are so blind to themselves when others can see them clearly.
Overall, "Holiday" is a complex and thought-provoking piece that seems to be exploring ideas of personal identity, the pursuit of happiness, and the harm that can be caused when pursuing something that doesn't bring joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you're a holiday, such a holiday
You are like a vacation, such a perfect and enjoyable break from reality.
It's something I thinks worthwhile
This feeling is worth holding onto and cherishing.
If the puppet makes you smile
If something as small as a puppet makes you happy, then it's worth it.
If not then you're throwing stones
If you're not finding joy in the little things, you're being unnecessarily negative.
Ooh it's a funny game
Life is a strange and unpredictable journey.
Don't believe that it's all the same
Don't think that everything will always be consistent and unchanging.
Can't think what I've just said
I'm not sure what I just said or if it really made sense.
Put the soft pillow on my head
I need to rest my mind and clear my thoughts.
Millions of eyes can see
There are many perspectives on this situation.
Yet why am I so blind
But why can't I see things more clearly?
When the someone else is me
It's hard to understand myself and my own thoughts and feelings.
It's unkind, it's unkind
Being this hard on myself is unfair and unnecessary.
Ooh you're a holiday, every day, such a holiday
You make every day feel like a vacation, and that's so wonderful.
Now it's my turn to say, and I say you're a holiday
Now I'm telling you that you're like a perfect break from reality.
Throwing stones, throwing stones
Being negative and critical towards things that don't deserve it.
Writer(s): BARRY GIBB, ROBIN GIBB
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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very lush