The career of Edsilia Rombley started in 1995, with Gracia Gorré, Karima and Susan Haps in the group called Dignity. The name Dignity stands for Dignified Individuals Giving New Insight To You. A year later the singles "Talk To Me" and "Hold Me" from the compilation album "No Sweat" entered the charts.
In 1996, Edsilia won the final of the European Soundmix Show with an imitation of Oleta Adams' song, "I Just Had To Hear Your Voice". In 1997, her international reputation was established thanks to the profit of the European Soundmix Show, in which she sang the same song. That year she left Dignity and released her first solo single "Baby It's You". In 1997 she recorded her first album "Thuis" which was in assignment and exclusive for Douwe Egberts.
In 1998, Edsilia competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, where she gained 150 points and placed 4th with the song "Hemel en aarde" ("Heaven and earth"). This was the best result the Netherlands had achieved since their win in 1975 with Teach-In. The song was written Fluitsma & Van Tijn and reached twelfth place in the top 40. Her debut English album was released shortly after her Eurovision participation.
After many struggles, Edsilia released her second album "Face To Face" in 2002. The album was produced by Tjeerd Oosterhuis. This was preceded by the hit "What Have You Done To Me", which became nominated in the category for best R&B song at the TMF Awards. The same song gained her a nomination in 2003, as well as an Edison Award nomination for the 'Best Artist'. In spite of altitude of expectations, the latest album did not do well. In 2003, "Face to Face" was also released out in Germany and also gained minimal success. The singer stayed there to promote the album, however, the album did not succeed.
From January 2004, the singer went on tour with jazz pianist Michiel Borstlap, in which she played a combination of headstock and jazz. Besides her own repertoire she covered song from Anita Baker and Oleta Adams. On 28 November Edsilia Rombley and Karin Bloemen sang during a benefit concert for Bangladesh, organised by Memisa, a foundation which works for the improvement of health care in developing countries. The singers were accompanied by a five-man band and backing singers. They also sang some special numbers by Tjeerd Oosterhuis, composed for Memisa.
Using one of the songs from the benefit concert in Bangladesh, Tjeerd Oosterhuis created a version for a special cause. The song was for the benefit of the victims of the Tsunami that occurred in the Indian Ocean. In January 2005, Edsilia was one of the singers incorporated into the Artists For Asia, "Als Je Iets Kan Doen" song that included many Dutch artists. In 2005, for the first time, Edsilia went on tour in the Dutch theaters with the show 'Van Jongs Af Aan'. She played a repertoire of covers, but also own numbers. In spite of her minimal success as a singer, the tour was rather successful. In 2006, Rombley participated in the RTL 4 TV-programme Dancing with the Stars, a dancing game with well-known Dutch and professional dancing teachers. Edsilia danced with dance-coach Peter Bosveld, but unfortunately, she was eliminated after the fourth show
In June 2006, Edsilia's single "Dan Ben Ik Van Jou" was released as an indication of an entirely new album with Dutch compositions. The number became a reasonable success in the Dutch Top 40. On 1 September 2006 Edsilia married Tjeerd Oosterhuis in Amsterdam. Recently, her new single has appeared: "Eén Keer Meer Dan Jij". This ballad was written by Tjeerd Oosterhuis and will be on the new album titled "Meer Dan Ooit". The release is planned for February 2007. Edislia has begun a new tour in Dutch theatres. Edsilia's vocals are present on the single "Vlinders" by Brainpower, which was released in December 2006.
Edsilia Rombley represented the Netherlands again at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in May 2007 in Helsinki, Finland with the song "On Top of the World", but was eliminated in the semi-finals. The Dutch original is titled "Nooit Meer Zonder Jou". She also announced the '12 Points' from the Netherlands for the Eurovision Final.
On Top Of The World
Edsilia Rombley Lyrics
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And I thought I was strong
But your love's got a hold on me and
Now I can't move on
Are we making the same mistake?
Have we learned from the past?
Could this be our second chance?
On top of the world, I'm reaching out
On top of the world, I sing out loud
Just promise to never break my heart
I'll give you forever
On top of the world, just you and I
So promise to never say goodbye
Now I know, we are forever more
People may come and go
But I need you to stay
Deep within I have always known
That we would find a way
On top of the world, I'm reaching out
On top of the world, I sing out loud
Just promise to never break my heart
I'll give you forever
On top of the world, just you and I
So promise to never say goodbye
Now I know, we are forever more
I know we've tried it all before
It will be better now I'm sure
Been so blind, you make me see
How strong I am when you're with me
Say your love is here to stay
Need you more every day
On top of the world, I'm reaching out
On top of the world, I sing out loud
Just promise to never break my heart
I'll give you forever
On top of the world, just you and I
So promise to never say goodbye
Now I know, we are forever more
Yeah... now I know, we are forever more
The lyrics of Edsilia Rombley's "On Top of the World" revolve around the theme of love and second chances. The singer admits that she has been trying to let go of her lover, thinking that she was strong enough to move on, but soon realizes that she is unable to do so because of the hold that love has over her. The lyrics suggest that the couple may have made mistakes in the past, but they have learned from them, and this could be their second chance at love.
The chorus talks about how the singer feels on top of the world when she is with her lover. She is confident, happy, and optimistic about their future together. She promises to give her lover forever, and all she asks in return is for him to never break her heart and to never say goodbye. The lyrics imply that the couple has been through tough times, but their love has persevered, and they are now forever bound to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been trying to let you go
I have been attempting to move on from you
And I thought I was strong
I believed I was strong enough to move on
But your love's got a hold on me and
However, your love has a strong influence on me and
Now I can't move on
I am finding it difficult to let go
Are we making the same mistake?
Are we repeating the same error?
Have we learned from the past?
Have we gained knowledge from our prior experiences?
Could this be our second chance?
Is this an opportunity for us to try again?
The one that's gonna last?
The one that will endure?
On top of the world, I'm reaching out
I feel stronger, hopeful and reaching out for you to be with me
On top of the world, I sing out loud
In pure happiness and joy, I sing with loudness
Just promise to never break my heart
Please vow to never hurt me emotionally
I'll give you forever
I promise my love to you for eternity
On top of the world, just you and I
I want us to be together, high above everything else
So promise to never say goodbye
Please pledge that we will never part ways
Now I know, we are forever more
I finally comprehend that we will always be together from now on
People may come and go
There will be individuals that enter and exit my life
But I need you to stay
However, I need you to be with me permanently
Deep within I have always known
I have always felt certain within myself
That we would find a way
That we would discover a method to be together
I know we've tried it all before
I acknowledge that we have attempted this before
It will be better now I'm sure
I am confident it will be better this time around
Been so blind, you make me see
I was unaware of my feelings, but you have allowed me to see in a new light
How strong I am when you're with me
I realize I am powerful and capable when I am with you
Say your love is here to stay
Please affirm your love will last
Need you more every day
I feel an increasing requirement for you every day
Yeah... now I know, we are forever more
Yes, I am now aware that we will always be together from now on
Contributed by Elijah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Victoria Brown
I will never understand why this didn't qualify! Queen Edsilia 🇳🇱
Bernie DU
It’s because the public voting was totally different, then little countries were disadvantaged. So Unfair! Love Edsilia !!!
Rmetr0-ESC
Well, it's quite a simple pop song and there were only 10 spots to qualify among 28, the competition was way too high...
Joseph Cardwell
Beautiful song and singer. Shame on Europe for not letting this through to the final. Highly underrated song.
spyridonm
UNHEARABLE
UNBEARABLE
RIDICULOUS and REALLY BAD
Noel
I agree with you i love this song
Andhityas Cintya Widianna
Edsilia Rombley Is Back Guys!! (As One Of Eurovision 2020 Host)
Lara Irina
@Joseph Cardwell
Being Dutch I have been through all the Dutch Disasters and suffered like hell. Untill 2013 (with the exception of Trijntje).
But I agree with you on this one.
Lara Irina
Rasmus Andersson
Super outdated...
Yes let's make a bonfire with all the music from Mozart, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Stones, Michael Jackson, George Michael, Prince, David Bowie, Madness, Queen etc. After all it is dated.
Dated means: You don't like it.
It's not dated, it's a genre.
Jack Arnold
The semifinal in 2007 was so brutal. Another song which would’ve easily qualified if there were two semifinals.