Clouseau (a Belgian band) started as a group of friends back in 1984. Only … Read Full Bio ↴Clouseau (a Belgian band) started as a group of friends back in 1984. Only Karel Theys, the bass-player, had some previous experience in a band with The Employees. 1987 sees them coming out of the garage for the first time : they play Marktrock in Leuven en get a record deal for their first single "Brandweer".

In '88 they have a small hit with "Alleen met Jou" (Only with you) and win the Baccara-trophy in the squad of Raymond Van Het Groenewoud.

In 1989 they participated in the preselection to determine the Belgian delegate to the Eurovision Song Festival. Clouseau finishes second (behind Ingeborg), but now has a foot in the door. The breakthrough comes immediately with the single "Anne" and an album "Hoezo ?" (How so?). Screaming teenagers all over the place and smashed record sales in Belgium are the consequence. The Netherlands follow, when "Daar Gaat Ze" (There she goes) becomes a big hit. The 2nd album "Of zo" (Or so) also proves to be very successful.

1990 is a year which can only be described as the year of "Clouseau-mania". Everything the boys touch turns to gold.

Manager Hans Kusters : "They really appeal to the teens. Simple songs, but also lyrics in the form of "She comes, she goes or she is". No fuss about apartheid or the nuclear missiles. Clean, cute, sometimes rocking, sometimes slowing, always charming melodies with innocent and easily recognizable love- and dance stories."

In 1991, the Benelux is getting too small for the group so they (or at least the record company) decide to try to storm the European market.

This time they are appointed to participating for Belgium in the Eurovisionsongcontest (where the finish very low with "Geef het op", despite the very high hopes Flanders was posing in them). They record a CD in English called "Close Encounters" (mainly consisting of adaptations of their own Dutch songs) of which they sell 200.000 copies in the slipstream of Roxette's European tour of 1992.

The 2nd English-language album "In every small town", however, is a complete commercial failure. Frontman Koen Wauters starts a career as a television presenter and race-pilot (Paris-Dakar), kicks a few old friends out of the band and refocuses on the Dutch market with the CD "Oker" (Ochre) in 1995.

On the album "Adrenaline", only the two Wauters' Brothers remain. The album shows a more adult Clouseau. They have successfully survived the hype and are starting to produce decent material again, without the necessity to "score" or match the sales figures of the 1989-1990 craze.

What about the band members that were left behind :
- Bob Savenberg has ventured to a successful solo career (e.g. the duet with Dutch singer Stef Bos in "Breek de stilte" and his solo CD "Vuur en Vlam"). He also presented "Ultratop" (the Belgian hitparade on VRT) and has a small company that builds websites. In 2001, he did the show "Popstars" for VT4.
- Tjenne Berghmans has played in about every other Belgian group (e.g. The Scabs, Betty Goes Green ...) since he left Clouseau.
- Karel Theys, formerly of the Employees, was at the base of another Kloot Per W project, de Lama's in 1993-94.

In 1997, they release a compilation album "Clouseau 1987-1997" and have a celebration on their 10 years of existence. Koen Wauters (although hard to recognize amidst all the publicity for Belgacom) finishes another Dakar at the beginning of 1997. He also continues his television career (Familieraad, Koen & The Gang, Wedden dat ...), and fights off a female stalker in his bathroom. In 1999, he marries Carolijn Lillipally (who was a VJ for MTV-Europe).

In 1999 Clouseau conquers Flanders for the umpteenth time, on this occasion with the new CD "In Stereo". In a production with a lot of violins by Jean Blaute (see RvhG, Kate's Kennel ..) and with songs that were written by people such as Frank van der Linden (of De Mens), Jan Leyers (of My Velma & Soulsister), Mark Vanhie (The Bet, Sarah) and others, and pulled by singles such as "Heb ik ooit gezegd" (a Van Morisson-cover) and "Altijd meer en meer" the group even makes it back again as a headliner at Marktrock (where it all had started). This leads them to a new live-album, simply called "Live", released in 2000.

In 2001 they opened with an album with nothing but slow songs for the Dutch market - entitled "Ballades" - but in recording their next album they deliberately stepped away from this trend in ever slower songs. En Dans - wrapped in a funny cover hand-drawn by Marcel Vanthilt, who also sings on one song - was released in November 2001, and contained much more uptempo songs, taking them back to the starting days of the band. Most striking track was certainly the title song "En Dans", Clouseau in an festive disco-outfit. However the first single that was taken from the album was a ballad "Ik Geef Me Over" (I surrender) with a video that caused some controversy due to the smoking habit of Koen. Through the usual visits to radio stations and a break-in into the BigBrother house, the CD certainly didn't miss it's start, as it deserved platinum for 30,000 copies in the presales, and entered the album-charts at n°1. On the live-front it remained fairly quiet, working towards two gigantic gigs in the Sportpaleis in Antwerp in the month of December.

The band released their latest CD Vonken & Vuur ("Sparks & Fire") in March 2007.

Band members (original line-up) :
- Koen Wauters (vocals)
- Kris Wauters (keyboard and guitar)
- Bob Savenberg (drums and backing vocals)
- Karel Theys (bass)
- Tjenne Berghmans (guitar).

Albums :
- Hoezo(Hans Kusters Music - 1989)
- Of Zo (Hans Kuster Music - 1990)
- Close Encounters (EMI - 1991)
- Doorgaan (tot je niet meer op je benen kan staan) (EMI- 1992)
- In Every Small Town (EMI - 1993)
- Oker (EMI - 1995)
- Adrenaline (EMI - 1996)
- In Stereo (EMI - 1999)
- En Dans (EMI - 2001)
- Live in het Sportpaleis DVD ("Live at the Sport Palace, Antwerp") (2003)
- Vanbinnen (2004)
- Clouseau in 't lang DVD ("Live at the Sport Palace, Antwerp") (2006)
- Vonken en Vuur (2007)
- Zij aan Zij (2009)
Compilations :
- Clouseau Live (Hans Kusters Music - 1991)
- Clouseau 1987-1997 (EMI, 1997)
- Live (EMI, 2000)
- Ballades (EMI, 2001)

Anna
Clouseau Lyrics

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Anna, when I'm with you
I can hardly hold my fire
Anna, tender moments
That are always gonna take us higher

You're still in bed
While I'm fixing some coffee
I look at you in the morning light

And I see
You've kicked away
The covers and your hair is a mess
And I snuggle close and kiss your nose
While you sweetly mumble yes

(Chorus)

We cuddle up and softly you start talking
I crack a smile
Because you can't help yawning
But this is Sunday
So we don't really have a lot to do
So we get back between the sheets
And make love 'till high noon

(Chorus)

We huggle close together
And we talk of this and that

And then I know that you love me so
And it makes me glad

Overall Meaning

The song "Anna" by Clouseau is a love song that describes the intimate moments between the singer and his lover Anna. The lyrics express the passion and tenderness felt when they are together, and how being with her makes him lose control of his desires. The singer paints an image of waking up next to Anna, admiring her beauty in the morning light, and feeling the warmth of her body close to his. He describes cuddling with her and talking about anything and everything, knowing that the love they share is real and makes him truly happy.

The chorus of the song repeats the name Anna, emphasizing the singer's deep connection with his lover. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, capturing the blissful moments of being with someone you love. The song conveys a sense of contentment and joy, as the singer cherishes every moment spent with Anna. Through its romantic and intimate lyrics, "Anna" celebrates the beauty and simplicity of true love.

Line by Line Meaning

Anna, when I'm with you
Addressing Anna, the singer explains that when they are together, they feel incredibly passionate and excited.

I can hardly hold my fire
The singer feels so consumed by their passion and desire for Anna that it's difficult for them to contain or control it.

Anna, tender moments
Again talking to Anna, the singer acknowledges the sweet and intimate moments they share together.

That are always gonna take us higher
These tender moments between the artist and Anna will only continue to deepen and strengthen their bond and feelings for one another.

You're still in bed
Describing a specific moment, the artist notes that Anna is still sleeping while they are up and moving around.

While I'm fixing some coffee
Meanwhile, the singer is making coffee or breakfast, attending to the morning household duties.

I look at you in the morning light
As they observe Anna in the soft light filtering into the room, the singer appreciates her natural beauty and peacefulness.

And I see
Noticing Anna's movements and small details about her, the artist remains attentive and affectionate towards her.

You've kicked away
Observing that Anna is throwing off the covers, perhaps indicating a sense of warmth or restlessness in her sleep.

The covers and your hair is a mess
The artist notes Anna's disheveled appearance, highlighting their intimacy and familiarity with one another.

And I snuggle close and kiss your nose
The singer expresses their affection by getting closer to Anna and kissing her on the nose.

While you sweetly mumble yes
Anna responds to the artist with a sweet and affectionate response, even in her half-awake state.

We cuddle up and softly you start talking
As the couple cuddles together, Anna begins to open up and speak softly to the singer.

I crack a smile
The singer is amused or happy with what Anna is saying or how she is acting.

Because you can't help yawning
Regardless of Anna's sleepy state, the singer is still enjoying their time together and acknowledging her natural tendencies.

But this is Sunday
Noting that it's the weekend and they have a lazy day ahead of them, the artist suggests they don't have many commitments today.

So we don't really have a lot to do
Echoing the sentiment above, the artist confirms that they really don't have much on their schedule for the day.

So we get back between the sheets
Taking advantage of their free day, the couple decides to spend more time in bed together.

And make love 'till high noon
As they spend more time together in bed, the couple engages in sexual intimacy.

We huggle close together
Once again cuddling together, the artist expresses how they feel close to Anna and enjoy being physically intimate with her.

And we talk of this and that
As they continue to spend time together, the couple engages in conversation about a variety of topics.

And then I know that you love me so
Through their conversations and intimacy, the artist feels confident in Anna's love and affection for them.

And it makes me glad
Feeling secure in their relationship, the singer expresses gratitude and happiness for Anna's presence in their life.

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