Daan Stuyven (guitar)
Geoffry Burton (guitar)
Otti Van Der Werf (bass guitar)
Isolde Lasoen (drums)
Jeroen Swinnen (synthesizer)
Jo Hermans (trumpet)
Exes
Daan Lyrics
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I'm sure by now they've moved to Texas
or took a one way trip to Naxos
Exes I've lost the battle of the sexes
Like making love inside of taxis
They liked the sting but not the cactus
I know that exes reflect my youth
I know they're guilty of being the past
But you've killed the cupid
You're over them
Exes I've got no problem with my exes
They loved me driving in my Lexus
A road's as good as all its exits
Exes so out of date like sending faxes
I was the tree they were the axes
They liked the pray but not the mantis
The cynical collector of birds not bees
The problem detector got high on heels
The beauty protector with no degree
for exes
Which is good which is constructive
Which is what a woman needs
Don't go asking for forgiveness
Go plead guilty all degrees
You were raised on definitions
With your dears obscuring deeds
Your actions
Exes you like 'm young but not the acne
You like the team but not the referee
I wonder how it feels to ex me
So go ahead and ex me
Try to forget just don't annex me
I thought I threw away the frisbee
I'd say we try to stick to plan B
Like a missile that ain't guided
I was following my seed
Like a horse that hasn't travelled
I took hay for upper purple weed
I got excommunicated
Cause I couldn't play the creep
for exes
Exes too young to check all their reflexes
No use explaining who T-Rex is
They are the source of all complexes
You know... exes
In Daan's song "Exes," he reflects on his past relationships and ex-partners. He expresses that he has no access to his exes and assumes they have moved on with their lives. He references the battle of the sexes and compares making love inside of taxis to the pain of a cactus. Daan acknowledges that his past relationships reflect his youth, but they are in the past and he has moved on. He expresses that he has no problem with his exes and remembers the times when they loved him driving in his Lexus. Daan references sending faxes as being out of date, just like his exes. He remembers himself as the tree that they axed, and they enjoyed the chase, but not the kill. Daan references the beauty protector with no degree and the problem detector that got high on heels. He ends the song by expressing confusion about how it must feel for his exes to date him.
Overall, the song is a reflection on past relationships and how Daan has moved on from them. He acknowledges that they shaped his youth, but they are in the past, and he has no access to them now. He compares the pain of his past relationships to that of a cactus, and the love inside taxis, as something that his exes liked but is no longer relevant. He is now looking forward to plan B.
Line by Line Meaning
Exes I've got no acces to my exes
I cannot interact with my exes anymore.
I'm sure by now they've moved to Texas
It's highly likely that my exes have relocated to Texas by now.
or took a one way trip to Naxos
Alternatively, they might have decided to travel to Naxos and not come back.
Exes I've lost the battle of the sexes
I have lost the game of love, which is often a competition between men and women.
Like making love inside of taxis
My relationship with my exes was not always conventional, just like having intimate moments in taxis.
They liked the sting but not the cactus
My exes enjoyed the excitement of our relationship but not the consequences.
I know that exes reflect my youth
My exes are a reflection of my young age and the choices I made at the time.
I know that exes are my male proof
Having had exes is evidence that I have had romantic relationships with men.
I know they're guilty of being the past
My exes are responsible for my past experiences and memories.
But you've killed the cupid
You have ended my romantic interest in my exes.
You're over them
You have moved on from your past relationships.
Exes I've got no problem with my exes
I have no issues with my exes anymore.
They loved me driving in my Lexus
My exes enjoyed my expensive car as I drove them around.
A road's as good as all its exits
The value of a road is determined by the destinations it leads to.
Exes so out of date like sending faxes
My relationship with my exes is now outdated, similar to sending faxes.
I was the tree they were the axes
I was the one who got hurt in my relationship, whereas my exes were the ones who caused harm.
They liked the pray but not the mantis
My exes enjoyed the chase in our relationship but not the commitment.
The cynical collector of birds not bees
I am someone who seeks out romantic connections instead of superficial ones.
The problem detector got high on heels
I am someone who is observant and analytical, even while wearing high heels.
The beauty protector with no degree for exes
I am someone who wants to protect the beauty and value of relationships, even without formal education on the matter.
Which is good which is constructive
Knowing what is beneficial and useful in a relationship is important.
Which is what a woman needs
Women require a partner who knows what is best for both of them.
Don't go asking for forgiveness
Do not expect forgiveness for past mistakes in a relationship.
Go plead guilty all degrees
Take ownership of one's role in any relationship issues, regardless of the circumstances.
You were raised on definitions
You were taught certain values and concepts as a child.
With your dears obscuring deeds
However, these values and concepts may have caused you to overlook or conceal certain actions.
Your actions
Your choices and behavior define you as a person.
Exes you like 'm young but not the acne
My exes preferred me when I was young but did not like it when I had acne.
You like the team but not the referee
My exes enjoyed being together but did not like having someone to regulate their relationship.
I wonder how it feels to ex me
I am curious to know how my exes feel about ending our relationship.
So go ahead and ex me
You can choose to end our relationship if you want to.
Try to forget just don't annex me
Please forget about our relationship, but do not exclude me from your life completely.
I thought I threw away the frisbee
I thought I had gotten rid of all my past feelings and memories associated with my exes.
I'd say we try to stick to plan B
Since the original plan has not worked out, let us try an alternative plan.
Like a missile that ain't guided
I am on a path with no clear direction or goal in sight.
I was following my seed
I was following my instincts and desires instead of making rational decisions.
Like a horse that hasn't travelled
I am inexperienced and have not explored enough in life.
I took hay for upper purple weed
I made poor choices in life, opting for simpler pleasures instead of aiming for greater goals.
I got excommunicated
I was rejected or banned from a group or community.
Cause I couldn't play the creep for exes
I was unable to act dishonestly or deceptively in relationships, which caused me to lose some of them.
Exes too young to check all their reflexes
My exes were too immature to be aware of their own reactions and emotions.
No use explaining who T-Rex is
It is pointless to explain the past to my exes who were born after those events.
They are the source of all complexes
My exes are the reason behind all my emotional issues.
You know... exes
Exes can be complicated and have a lasting impact on one's emotional well-being.
Contributed by John S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gerwindeforche4424
Daan den besten
@erwingeens6573
Thanks to tropical loveland from Abba ...
@zaxonov
The reminds me a bit of “Star” from Bowie on the Ziggy Stardust album.