1) Flemming is an Amsterdam-based band, founded in 1997 as Lemming.
In April 1998, the band (originally known as Lemming) released a self-financed debut The Search EP. It consists of five songs, recorded in a cheap and obscure studio in Amsterdam in two days. Mainstream pop critics were positive about the recordings, and Flemming were offered a spot on the main stage of the London Calling festival in Paradiso, Amsterdam in October 1998. Flemming then played at the annual Noorderslag Festival in Groningen. Warner Music offered Flemming a recording contract and preparations for the recording of the first full-length album, to be produced by label mate Tom Pintens of Flemish band Zita Swoon.
Because of legal problems concerning a reunion tour of 1970s horror rock act Lemming, the band name was officially changed to "Flemming". In July 2000, Flemming's official self-titled debut was released. Dutch established pop watchers and critics were positive about the album. Pop magazine LiveXS chose the album as album of the month. The first single released from the album was the song "Name?". The promotional video, in which the band performed the song next to the set of an adult movie, was banned from the Dutch music channel TMF during day time. A censored version did reach day time television.
While promoting their debut album in Dutch live circuit, Flemming also made numerous appearances on Dutch TV and radio during 2000/2001. Programs like 2-metersessies, TMF Café and De Plantage featured TV performances of the band. On the radio Flemming performed on Leidsekade live, BNN Live and Isabelle. In 2001, Flemming played at the Noorderslag Festival once more, and in May 2001 "Starry Night" became the second single from the debut album. The song was orchestrated by Robert Kirby, well known for his work with English singer-songwriter Nick Drake (1948–1974).
2) FLEMMING is a Dutch 24-year-old singer songwriter with an extraordinary voice and a burning ambition. His live shows are energetic. He describes his sound as modern pop music with a slight touch of hip-hop. His voice will keep you spellbound and wanting to know all there is to know about this young singer songwriter.
AMSTERDAM
Flemming Lyrics
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Ga met me mee naar hartje Amsterdam
We boeken een suite aan de overkant
Vanavond is van jou
'k Zie je zitten, trein van halfnegen
Je doet je best, maar je vriendje is vervelend
Het maakt je boos, maar het lijkt hem niks te schelen
Waarom blijf je toch bij deze gozer
Was jij bij mij, dan had ik alles voor je over
Het maakt me boos, kan mijn ogen niet geloven
Kom maar met mij mee
Ik maak je blij, babe
Hij is maar doorsnee
En daar ben ik klaar mee
Wit of een rosé
We nemen een offday
Ik ga jou vertellen dat het anders kan
Ga met me mee naar hartje Amsterdam
We boeken een suite aan de overkant
Vanavond is van jou
Ik ga jou vertellen dat het anders moet
Kom maar bij mij, dan zit het altijd goed
Je vriendje die weet niet hoe die zakendoet
Vanavond is van jou
O, baby, ja, vanavond is van jou
Ik kijk je aan, je lijkt me te begrijpen
Ik loop langs en zeg: sorry pik, het spijt me
Je pakt mijn hand en we rennen snel die trein in
Die andere trein in
Kom maar met mij mee
Ik maak je blij, babe
Hij is maar doorsnee
En daar ben je klaar mee
Wit of een rosé
We nemen een offday
Ik ga jou vertellen dat het anders kan
Ga met me mee naar hartje Amsterdam
We boeken een suite aan de overkant
Vanavond is van jou
Ik ga jou vertellen dat het anders moet
Kom maar bij mij, dan zit het altijd goed
Je vriendje die weet niet hoe die zakendoet
Vanavond is van jou
O, baby, ja, vanavond is van jou
Neem je mee naar, neem je mee naar
Neem je mee naar hartje Amsterdam
Ik neem je mee naar, mee naar Amsterdam
Ik neem je mee naar, neem je mee naar
Neem je mee naar hartje Amsterdam
Ik neem je mee naar, mee naar Amsterdam
Ik ga jou vertellen dat het anders kan
Ga met me mee naar hartje Amsterdam
We boeken een suite aan de overkant
Vanavond is van jou
Ik ga jou vertellen dat het anders kan
Ga met me mee naar hartje Amsterdam (Amsterdam)
We boeken een suite aan de overkant
Vanavond is van jou
Ik ga jou vertellen dat het anders moet ('t Anders moet)
Kom maar bij mij, dan zit het altijd goed (Altijd goed)
Je vriendje die weet niet hoe die zakendoet
Vanavond is van jou
O, baby, ja, vanavond is van jou
The song Amsterdam by Flemming is about a man telling a woman that she deserves better than the man she is with. He invites her to come to Amsterdam with him where they can book a suite and have a good time. The woman seems to understand what he is saying and leaves her boyfriend to get on the train with Flemming. The song is a romantic one, depicting the idea that two people can have a better time together than one person can have alone or with the wrong partner.
The lyrics of the song reflect the idea that love and romance can be found when one is open to it. The singer of the song is encouraging the woman to open her heart and leave her current situation to be with him. The song is also about taking chances and living in the moment. The idea of booking a suite in Amsterdam is a metaphor for taking a risk and doing something exciting and new. Overall, the song is a romance that encourages people to seize the moment, take chances and not be afraid to pursue their passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik ga jou vertellen dat het anders kan
I'm going to tell you that there's a different way to live
Ga met me mee naar hartje Amsterdam
Come with me to the heart of Amsterdam
We boeken een suite aan de overkant
We'll book a suite across the way
Vanavond is van jou
Tonight is all yours
'k Zie je zitten, trein van halfnegen
I see you sitting there, on the train at half past eight
Je doet je best, maar je vriendje is vervelend
You're trying your best, but your boyfriend's being a pain
Het maakt je boos, maar het lijkt hem niks te schelen
It makes you angry, but he doesn't seem to care
Waarom blijf je toch bij deze gozer
Why do you stay with this guy?
Was jij bij mij, dan had ik alles voor je over
If you were with me, I'd do anything for you
Het maakt me boos, kan mijn ogen niet geloven
It makes me angry, I can't believe it
Kom maar met mij mee
Come with me
Ik maak je blij, babe
I'll make you happy, babe
Hij is maar doorsnee
He's just average
En daar ben ik klaar mee
And I'm done with that
Wit of een rosé
White or rosé
We nemen een offday
We're taking a break
Je vriendje die weet niet hoe die zakendoet
Your boyfriend doesn't know how to handle business
Ik kijk je aan, je lijkt me te begrijpen
I look at you, you seem to understand me
Ik loop langs en zeg: sorry pik, het spijt me
I walk by and say: sorry dude, my bad
Je pakt mijn hand en we rennen snel die trein in
You take my hand and we quickly run to the other train
Ik neem je mee naar hartje Amsterdam
I'm taking you to the heart of Amsterdam
Ik ga jou vertellen dat het anders moet ('t Anders moet)
I'm going to tell you that things need to change
Kom maar bij mij, dan zit het altijd goed (Altijd goed)
Come to me, everything will be alright
O, baby, ja, vanavond is van jou
Oh, baby, yes, tonight is all yours
Lyrics © CTM Publishing, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: Flemming Viguurs, Marcus Adema, Sander De Bie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@officialBJW71
@Bumblenee: So true .... never the less...
" I'm going to tell you that it can be done differently
Come with me to the heart of Amsterdam
We book a suite across the street
Tonight is yours
I see you, train at half past eight
You try your best but your boyfriend is annoying
It makes you mad, but he doesn't seem to care
new
Why do you stay with this guy
If you were with me, I'd do anything for you
It makes me angry, can't believe my eyes
come with me
I make you happy babe
He's just average
And I'm done with that
White or a rosé
We're taking an off day
I'm going to tell you that it can be done differently
Come with me to the heart of Amsterdam
We book a suite across the street
Tonight is yours
I'm going to tell you that it has to be different
Come to me, it's always good
Your boyfriend who doesn't know how to do business
Tonight is yours
Oh baby yes tonight is yours
I look at you, you seem to understand
I walk by and say: sorry dude, I'm sorry
You take my hand and we quickly run into that train
Into that other train
come with me
I make you happy babe
He's just average
And you're done with that
White or a rosé
We're taking an off day
I'm going to tell you that it can be done differently
Come with me to the heart of Amsterdam
We book a suite across the street
Tonight is yours
I'm going to tell you that it has to be different
Come to me, it's always good
Your boyfriend who doesn't know how to do business
Tonight is yours
Oh baby yes tonight is yours
Take you to, take you to
Take you to the heart of Amsterdam
I'll take you to, to Amsterdam
I'll take you to, take you to
Take you to the heart of Amsterdam
I'll take you to, to Amsterdam
I'm going to tell you that it can be done differently
Come with me to the heart of Amsterdam
We book a suite across the street
Tonight is yours
I'm going to tell you that it can be done differently
Come with me to the heart of Amsterdam (Amsterdam)
We book a suite across the street
Tonight is yours
I'm gonna tell you that it has to be different (It has to be different)
Come to me, it's always right (Always right)
Your boyfriend who doesn't know how to do business
Tonight is yours
Oh baby yes tonight is yours "
@jonatanwestholm
Though I don't speak Dutch, I like this more than your English songs. Well done!
@markhayes4149
Only found it last night.
Played it loads of times.
@Iwastolatetochangemyhandle
It is similar to the song that goes “I can be a better boyfriend then him” the guys singing thinks the girl deserves better then her current boyfriend and he think he can be that “better”
@tamarageraeds8016
Ik kan geen genoeg krijgen van dit nummer. Heerlijk.
@yesilgozlu763
Wij ook
@Shared_Talent
Thanks for making my day! And sing a song from my heart! BEAUTIFULL! And song SO WELL! All the best to Flemming
@lotte20114
Fantastic Flemming love, ik kan niet stoppen met luisteren. 😍
@fazrinjamal9986
The first 3 seconds i listened to this i fell in love. Your new fan from Malaysia.
@maritzahuanchi2636
Ohhh, Good rhythm and lyrics! 🎶 I love it! It makes me wanna go to Amsterdam!
Greetings from Peru!
@Real_vanGogh
you are very welcome here Maritza