She was born as Jacoba Adriana Hollestelle in Den Haag, The Netherlands in 1937. She made her solo debut in the KRO radio show Springplank, where she sang French chansons. After her show at the Belgian Festival of Knokke of 1961, she was given a record deal. In 1964 she got her own television show.
In 1965 she entered the Eurovision Song Festival for the Netherlands. With the song 't Is genoeg she ended at the 11th place. A year later she had her first hit Ik ben gelukkig zonder jou. In 1974 she switched to a different record company and had two big hits with Roosje m'n roosje and Sjakie van de hoek.
In 1976 she won an Edison award and a Golden Harp for the album Zo wil ik leven.
In 1979 she was elected 'Woman of the year' and in 1993 she went gold for her album 14 Grootste Hits Van Conny Vandenbos.
During the 90s she was the hostess of various radio shows.
Conny Vandenbis died on sunday 7 april 2002, only 2 weeks after hearing she had lung cancer.
Over Liefde
Conny Vandenbos Lyrics
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Is 't samen op reis, of verliefd en onwijs zitten blozen
Is de liefde een spel, hoort 't niet hoort 't wel bij de aarde
Is 't ruzie voor tien, een illusie misschien, heeft 't waarde
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Over liefde
Lopen meningen uiteen
Je komt er niet omheen
Over liefde
Praat je dom zo nu en dan
Maar wat je nooit vergeet
Is dat je toch niet zonder kan
Wat is liefde nou echt, is het krom is het recht op een ander
Is 't lust is 't last of een beetje houvast aan elkander
Is de liefde een vuur of verlies je het stuur van je wagen
Is 't teveel aan gevoel, is het droom is het doel wat een vragen
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Tekst/muziek: M.James/H.P. den Boer
The song "Over Liefde" by Conny Vandenbos talks about the ambiguity and complexity of love. The lyrics pose a series of questions, questioning what love truly is. Vandenbos sings about how different opinions can exist about love. Love can be a combination of deceitful actions and romantic gestures such as giving roses. It can be a partnership full of travel adventures, or one where the lovers are blushing at the sight of each other. Furthermore, the song asks whether love is a game or a universal concept that people have to abide by. It could be an overwhelming emotion, an illusion or a chaos of arguments, but does it have any value?
Throughout the song, Vandenbos highlights the many interpretations of love, without taking a side. It is up to the listener to interpret what love means to them. The song emphasizes that people cannot avoid love, no matter how they see it. Love is something that everyone longs for in their lives, and whether it comes with joy or heartbreak, one cannot do without it.
Overall, the song "Over Liefde" by Conny Vandenbos is a beautiful, thought-provoking ballad that reflects the complexity and ambiguity of love. The artist's mellow voice and the slow-paced guitar in the background add to the contemplative vibe of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Wat is liefde nou toch, is het list en bedrog plus rozen
What really is love? Is it deception and manipulation, mixed with fleeting moments of romance? Is it the ups and downs of a journey together, or the rush of infatuation? Or is it something that we attach to the physical gifts of flowers?
Is 't samen op reis, of verliefd en onwijs zitten blozen
Is it about traveling together or being in love so much that your cheeks turn red?
Is de liefde een spel, hoort 't niet hoort 't wel bij de aarde
Is love something to be taken lightly, or is it an integral part of our existence on this planet?
Is 't ruzie voor tien, een illusie misschien, heeft 't waarde
Is it worth the arguments and disagreements, or is love just a mirage that we chase after?
Over liefde
On the topic of love,
Lopen meningen uiteen
Opinions are divided
Maar wat je zeker weet
But one thing remains true
Je komt er niet omheen
You can't escape it
Over liefde
On the topic of love,
Praat je dom zo nu en dan
Sometimes we speak foolishly about it
Maar wat je nooit vergeet
But what you never forget
Is dat je toch niet zonder kan
Is that you can't live without it
Wat is liefde nou echt, is het krom is het recht op een ander
What is love really? Is it twisted and confusing, or is it clear and straightforward when it comes to another person?
Is 't lust is 't last of een beetje houvast aan elkander
Is it about physical desire, the burden of responsibility or a little bit of support for each other?
Is de liefde een vuur of verlies je het stuur van je wagen
Does love ignite passion and desire, or does it make you lose direction and control?
Is 't teveel aan gevoel, is het droom is het doel wat een vragen
Is it an overwhelming surge of emotions, a dream or a goal that we chase after?
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Chorus (2 times)
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.