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)
Hoeveel Is Te Veel ?
Clouseau Lyrics
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Als ze lacht laat ze niets van me heel
En ze kijkt ze ziet dwars door me heen
′K ben niet meer alleen
Want 's nachts blijft ze bij me en slaapt in m'n huis
M′n bed wordt ons schip de ochtend een stip
′S nachts blijft ze bij me en fluistert m'n naam
Ik fluister haar naam
Hoe lang zal ze bij me blijven
Hoe veel is te veel hoe ver is te ver
In haar hoofd huilt de regen om zon
God ze weet wat ze wil en waarom
En ik droom dat ze droomt van ons twee
Ze loopt met me mee
Hoe veel is te veel hoe ver is te ver
Hoe lang zal ze bij me blijven
Hoe veel is te veel hoe ver is te ver
Hoe lang zal ze bij me blijven
Hoe ze praat hoe ze eet hoe ze drinkt
Hoe ze weet dat haar stem in me klinkt
Als m′n onrust m'n woorden verdraait
Weet zij wat ze zaait
Want ′s nachts blijft ze bij me en slaapt in m'n huis
M′n bed wordt ons schip de ochtend een stip
'S nachts blijft ze bij me en fluistert m'n naam
Ik fluister haar naam
Hoe veel is te veel hoe ver is te ver
Hoe lang zal ze bij me blijven
Hoe veel is te veel hoe ver is te ver
Hoe lang zal ze bij me blijven
Hoe veel is te veel hoe ver is te ver
Hoe lang zal ze bij me blijven
Hoe veel is te veel hoe ver is te ver
Hoe lang zal ze bij me blijven
The lyrics of Clouseau's song "Hoeveel Is Te Veel?" delve into the complex emotions and uncertainties surrounding a deep and intense romantic relationship. The singer describes the overwhelming effect the object of their affection has on them - when she dances, their heart races, when she laughs, she leaves them feeling completely undone. Despite the vulnerability she brings out in them, there is a sense of connection and companionship that makes them feel no longer alone.
The nighttime imagery in the lyrics adds a layer of intimacy and closeness to the relationship. The mention of sharing a bed and the metaphor of their bed becoming a ship symbolize a sense of journeying together through the night. There is a deep bond expressed through the act of whispering each other's names, reinforcing the idea of a shared, private world that exists between the two of them.
The uncertainty and doubt in the relationship come through in the repeated questioning of "Hoe veel is te veel, hoe ver is te ver" (How much is too much, how far is too far). The singer wonders how long this intense connection will last, questioning the longevity of their togetherness. The juxtaposition of the singer's dreams and desires with the enigmatic nature of the object of their affection creates a tension between hope and apprehension.
The lyrics also touch upon the nuances of the object of affection - how she talks, eats, drinks, and the impact her presence has on the singer's thoughts and feelings. There's a sense of admiration for her independence and conviction, which contrasts with the singer's own insecurities and tangled emotions. Overall, the song captures the bittersweet essence of a passionate yet uncertain love, where the singer grapples with the fear of losing someone who has become an integral part of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Als ze danst klopt m′n hart in m'n keel
When she dances, my heart beats in my throat
Als ze lacht laat ze niets van me heel
When she laughs, she leaves nothing of me whole
En ze kijkt ze ziet dwars door me heen
And when she looks, she sees straight through me
′K ben niet meer alleen
I am not alone anymore
Want 's nachts blijft ze bij me en slaapt in m'n huis
Because at night she stays with me and sleeps in my house
M′n bed wordt ons schip de ochtend een stip
My bed becomes our ship, the morning just a dot
′S nachts blijft ze bij me en fluistert m'n naam
At night she stays with me and whispers my name
Ik fluister haar naam
I whisper her name
Hoe veel is te veel hoe ver is te ver
How much is too much, how far is too far
Hoe lang zal ze bij me blijven
How long will she stay with me
In haar hoofd huilt de regen om zon
In her head, the rain cries for sun
God ze weet wat ze wil en waarom
God, she knows what she wants and why
En ik droom dat ze droomt van ons twee
And I dream that she dreams of the two of us
Ze loopt met me mee
She walks with me
Hoe ze praat hoe ze eet hoe ze drinkt
How she talks, how she eats, how she drinks
Hoe ze weet dat haar stem in me klinkt
How she knows that her voice resonates in me
Als m′n onrust m'n woorden verdraait
When my unrest twists my words
Weet zij wat ze zaait
She knows what she sows
Hoe lang zal ze bij me blijven
How long will she stay with me
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