They had half a dozen hits during that period and are best known for their hit-singles Kronenburg Park and Zwart Wit.
De Sirenen
Frank Boeijen Groep Lyrics
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Betoveren mij
De sirenen zingen
Hier kwam niemand voorbij
Odysseus wist ervan
Bond zich vast
De sirenen zingen
De rode lichten
Ik rijd erlangs
In verlangen schuilt angst
Doe wat je hart zegt deze nacht
Ga naar ze toe deze nacht
Doe wat je hart zegt deze nacht
De sirenen zingen
Iedere avond weer
Ben ik een verdwaalde
In de twintigste eeuw
Op zoek naar
Wat je niet kopen kunt
De sirenen zingen
Veroveren mij
De sirenen zingen
Alleen voor mij
Ze roepen mij deze nacht
Doe wat je hart zegt deze nacht
Ga naar ze toe deze nacht
Doe wat je hart zegt deze nacht
Vergeet de branding deze nacht
The song "De sirenen" by Frank Boeijen Groep is about the allure of temptation and the struggle to resist it. The sirens in Greek mythology were known for their enchanting singing that lured sailors to shipwreck on the rocks. In the song, the sirens represent the irresistible pull of desires that we cannot resist. The singer is aware of the danger but also seems to be drawn to it. The line "Odysseus wist ervan, bond zich vast" refers to the Greek hero Odysseus, who knew of the sirens' power and had himself tied to his ship's mast so he could hear their singing without being lured to his death.
The second verse describes a modern-day version of sirens: the red lights of a city's nightlife. The singer is driving past, drawn to the excitement and danger of it all. He recognizes that his desires are leading him down a risky path, but also feels like he is searching for something he can't find anywhere else. The chorus repeats the message to follow your heart and go after what you want, even if it may be dangerous or risky.
Overall, the song is conveying a sense of longing and temptation, exploring the tension between our desires and our better judgment. It suggests that sometimes we just can't resist the pull of the sirens, no matter how much we try to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
De sirenen zingen
The song is about the Sirens, mythical creatures who would lure sailors to their death with their enchanting singing.
Betoveren mij
The singer is mesmerized by the Sirens' song and is unable to resist its pull.
Hier kwam niemand voorbij
No one has ever been able to resist the Sirens' song and pass by their island without being lured in.
Odysseus wist ervan
The artist references the Greek hero Odysseus, who was warned about the Sirens by the sorceress Circe and managed to resist their songs by having himself tied to the mast of his ship.
Bond zich vast
Odysseus had himself tied to the mast so he wouldn't be able to succumb to the Sirens' call and steer his ship towards their island.
'S Avonds laat in de stad
The singer hears the Sirens' song metaphorically in the red light district of the city during the night.
De rode lichten
Symbolism for the red light district, an area full of prostitution and sinfulness.
Ik rijd erlangs
The artist is passing by the red light district, but the call of the Sirens' song reminds him of his longing for something he doesn't have.
In verlangen schuilt angst
The artist's desires create fear and anxiety within him.
Doe wat je hart zegt deze nacht
The artist hears a voice telling him to follow his heart and fulfill his desires.
Ga naar ze toe deze nacht
The voice is urging the singer to go towards the source of his desires and wants.
De sirenen zingen
The Sirens' song is ever-present and tempts the artist every night.
Iedere avond weer
The singer is haunted by his desires night after night.
Ben ik een verdwaalde
The singer feels lost and uncertain in his own life, searching for something more meaningful.
In de twintigste eeuw
The song was written in the 20th century, a time when society was changing rapidly and there was a sense of disorientation and confusion.
Op zoek naar
The artist is in search of something that cannot be bought or acquired through material wealth.
Wat je niet kopen kunt
The intangible thing that the artist seeks cannot be purchased or attained through material possessions.
Veroveren mij
The Sirens' song has captivated the singer and he is unable to resist its lure.
Alleen voor mij
The Sirens' song is personal and directed solely at the singer.
Ze roepen mij deze nacht
The Sirens' call is irresistible and once again calls out to the artist.
Vergeet de branding deze nacht
The artist is urged to forget the dangers that lie ahead and give in to his desires by following the Sirens' call.
Writer(s): Frank Boeijen
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.