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.
Verleden Tijd
Flemming Lyrics
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En dat jij twee dagen later al naast iemand anders lag? Ah
Het heeft zo veel pijn gedaan
'K Heb zo voor schut gestaan
Het maakte jou niets uit
Net nu ik op eigen benen sta
En zo veel beter ga
Wat ga jij er nu nog aan doen?
Wat ga jij er nu nog aan doen?
We waren toch verleden tijd?
Laat mij je vergeten
Laat me met rust
Want ik weet dat de tijd onze band niet kan helen
Ik weet het zeker
Geprobeerd, maar het werkt voor geen meter
En kijk eens aan, daar ben je weer
Zonder schaamte, doet het zeer?
Al die tranen, nee die werken niet meer, nee
Net nu ik op eigen benen sta
En zo veel beter ga
Wil jij me terug, oh
Wat ga jij er nu nog aan doen?
Wat ga jij er nu nog aan doen?
We waren toch verleden tijd?
(Verleden tijd, ey, ey)
Je wilde toch niets meer van mij?
(Niets meer van mij, ey, ey)
We waren toch verleden tijd?
(Verleden tijd, ey, ey)
En laten we nou eerlijk zijn
(Nou eerlijk zijn, nou eerlijk zijn)
Weet je nog toen jij zei dat je ruimte nodig had? Ah
En dat jij twee dagen later al naast iemand anders lag?
Wat ga jij er nu nog aan doen?
Wat ga jij er nu nog aan doen?
We waren toch verleden tijd?
(Verleden tijd, ey, ey)
Je wilde toch niets meer van mij?
(Niets meer van mij, ey, ey)
We waren toch verleden tijd?
(Verleden tijd, ey, ey)
En laten we nou eerlijk zijn
(Nou eerlijk zijn, nou eerlijk zijn)
Wat ga jij er nu nog aan doen?
The Flemish song “Verleden Tijd” by Flemming describes a past relationship in which the singer is trying to move on, but their former partner keeps reappearing, even though they had previously ended things. The song starts with the singer reminiscing about the time their former partner asked for space and how quickly they moved on to someone else. This situation made the singer feel embarrassed and humiliated. The chorus repeats the question of what their former partner intends to do now that they have shown up once again, and reminds them that they thought they had moved on and were "verleden tijd," or in the past. Despite feeling better and happy in their current situation, the singer can't fully forget their former partner, who continues to reappear without warning. The song ends with the singer once again asking what their former partner intends to do, emphasizing that they are "verleden tijd," and it's time for them to move on.
The lyrics in “Verleden Tijd” are very raw and emotional, detailing the pain and struggle of trying to move on from a past relationship. The repetitious chorus highlights the frustration and confusion that can result from a former partner returning and complicating a once-emancipated situation. The song has resonated with many listeners who have gone through similar situations and serves as a reminder that sometimes, it's best to leave the past in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Weet je nog toen jij zei dat je ruimte nodig had? Ah
Remember when you said you needed space? Ah
En dat jij twee dagen later al naast iemand anders lag? Ah
And just two days later you were lying next to someone else? Ah
Het heeft zo veel pijn gedaan
It hurt so much
'K Heb zo voor schut gestaan
I felt so embarrassed
Het maakte jou niets uit
It didn't matter to you
Net nu ik op eigen benen sta
Just as I'm standing on my own feet
En zo veel beter ga
And doing so much better
Wil jij me terug
Do you want me back
Wat ga jij er nu nog aan doen?
What are you going to do now?
We waren toch verleden tijd?
Aren't we a thing of the past?
Laat mij je vergeten
Let me forget you
Laat me met rust
Leave me alone
Want ik weet dat de tijd onze band niet kan helen
Because I know time can't heal our bond
Ik weet het zeker
I'm sure of it
Geprobeerd, maar het werkt voor geen meter
I've tried, but it doesn't work
En kijk eens aan, daar ben je weer
And look, there you are again
Zonder schaamte, doet het zeer?
Without shame, does it hurt?
Al die tranen, nee die werken niet meer, nee
All those tears, no, they don't work anymore
Je wilde toch niets meer van mij?
You didn't want anything to do with me, right?
En laten we nou eerlijk zijn
And let's be honest
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, CTM Publishing
Written by: Flemming Viguurs, Marcus Adema, Sander De Bie, Sasha Rangas, Stefan van Leijsen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I normally listen to Dutch radio to learn the language and I have been surprised with several very good singers this country has, I know Flemming from a couple of previous songs, but this one, this one... you are the first Dutch artist I subscribed to. This song makes my latin body and soul dance 🥰🥰🥰
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First song in Dutch I ever heard
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