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)
Over morgen
Clouseau Lyrics
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Dat de toekomst naar ons lacht?
Maak je geen zorgen, over morgen
Hoe verklaar je alle moord en brand
Voor een god of voor een land?
Dat baart me zorgen, over morgen
We kunnen zo niet verder
Want er is altijd die vraag:
Hoe rustig slaapt m'n kind vandaag?
En ik hoop op een nieuwe dag
En ik hoop als ik naar je lach
Dat de zon gaat stralen in hart
En vergeet hoe de wereld strijdt
Want ik weet: daaraan komt een eind
Als je maar weet waar alles start:
De zon schijnt in je hart
Deze wereld is zo dolgedraaid
Vol van oorlog en verderf
Dat baart me zorgen, over morgen
Iedereen is zo snel opgenaaid
Enkel bezig met zichzelf
Ik maak me zorgen, zoveel zorgen
Soms word ik er stil van en verdrietig
En het is nog zo klein
Behoed mijn kind van alle pijn
En ik hoop op een nieuwe dag
En ik hoop dat met elke lach
De zon gaat stralen in je hart
En vergeet alle haat en nijd
Want ik weet: ooit stopt de strijd
Al zijn de nachten grijs en koud
Er is iemand die van je houdt
Er is altijd iemand die van je houdt
En kijk
De dag begint
En de zon die schijnt
Voor jou m'n kind
En ik hoop op een nieuwe dag
En ik hoop dat met elke lach
De zon gaat stralen in je hart
En vergeet alle haat en nijd
Want ik weet: ooit stopt de strijd
Al zijn de nachten grijs en koud
Er is iemand die van je houdt
The lyrics to Clouseau's song "Over morgen" convey the concern and hope of a parent in a troubled world. The singer wonders how they can explain to their child that the future looks promising, despite all the difficulties and uncertainties. The first verse raises the question of how to address the violence and conflict in the world, whether it is attributed to a god or a nation. The singer expresses their worries about what tomorrow will bring.
The chorus offers a ray of hope, with the singer hoping for a new day and the sun shining in their heart. They believe that eventually, the world will overcome its struggles and strife, and there will be an end to the pain. The lyrics highlight the importance of love and understanding, and the desire to shield their child from any harm. The second verse criticizes the current state of the world, emphasizing the chaotic nature of war and destruction. The singer feels troubled by the selfishness and anger that seems to pervade society.
Amidst the sadness and silence, the singer hopes for a brighter future for their child, where love triumphs over hate. They believe that even in the gray and cold nights, there is someone who loves and cares for their child. The song concludes with a message of reassurance, that no matter what, there will always be someone who loves them.
Overall, "Over morgen" reflects the profound concern for the future and the desire to protect loved ones in a troubled world. It conveys the message that love, hope, and a brighter tomorrow are possible, despite the challenges and uncertainties of today.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoe vertel ik 's avonds aan mijn kind
How do I explain to my child in the evening
Dat de toekomst naar ons lacht?
That the future is smiling at us?
Maak je geen zorgen, over morgen
Don't worry, about tomorrow
Hoe verklaar je alle moord en brand
How do you explain all the mayhem and destruction
Voor een god of voor een land?
For a god or for a country?
Dat baart me zorgen, over morgen
That worries me, about tomorrow
Ziet niet iedereen vandaag
Doesn't everyone see today
We kunnen zo niet verder
We can't go on like this
Want er is altijd die vraag:
Because there is always that question:
Hoe rustig slaapt m'n kind vandaag?
How peacefully does my child sleep today?
En ik hoop op een nieuwe dag
And I hope for a new day
En ik hoop als ik naar je lach
And I hope when I see you smile
Dat de zon gaat stralen in hart
That the sun will shine in our hearts
En vergeet hoe de wereld strijdt
And forget how the world fights
Want ik weet: daaraan komt een eind
Because I know: it will come to an end
Als je maar weet waar alles start:
If only you know where everything starts:
De zon schijnt in je hart
The sun shines in your heart
Deze wereld is zo dolgedraaid
This world is so crazy
Vol van oorlog en verderf
Full of war and destruction
Dat baart me zorgen, over morgen
That worries me, about tomorrow
Iedereen is zo snel opgenaaid
Everyone gets so worked up quickly
Enkel bezig met zichzelf
Only concerned with themselves
Ik maak me zorgen, zoveel zorgen
I worry, so many worries
Soms word ik er stil van en verdrietig
Sometimes it makes me silent and sad
En het is nog zo klein
And it is still so small
Behoed mijn kind van alle pijn
Protect my child from all pain
En ik hoop op een nieuwe dag
And I hope for a new day
En ik hoop dat met elke lach
And I hope that with every smile
De zon gaat stralen in je hart
The sun will shine in your heart
En vergeet alle haat en nijd
And forget all the hate and envy
Want ik weet: ooit stopt de strijd
Because I know: someday the fight will stop
Al zijn de nachten grijs en koud
Even if the nights are grey and cold
Er is iemand die van je houdt
There is someone who loves you
Er is altijd iemand die van je houdt
There is always someone who loves you
En kijk
And look
De dag begint
The day begins
En de zon die schijnt
And the sun is shining
Voor jou m'n kind
For you my child
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Noukie Boke
Dank u wel!
Kim Feytons - Nannan
Dezer dagen zo toepasselijk, helaas :(
Kristien De Pauw
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