They had half a dozen hits during that period and are best known for their hit-singles Kronenburg Park and Zwart Wit.
Waar Kom Jij Vandaan
Frank Boeijen Groep Lyrics
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Je ogen tranen, door de vlijmscherpe wind
Een opgestoken hand
Zwaait naar een onzichtbare vriend
En waar kom jij vandaan
Het is alsof er niemand is
Die met jou praat
Het neonlicht valt als sneeuw uit de lucht
Het kleurt je gezicht en je handen wit
Een stem van aan de overkant
Boven het verkeersgeluid uit
O, waar kom jij vandaan
Het is alsof er niemand is
Die met jou praat
O, waar kom jij vandaan
Het is alsof er niemand is
Die met jou praat
Die met jou praat
The opening lines of Frank Boeijen Groep's song "Waar Kom Jij Vandaan" set a vivid and melancholic scene of a cold, misty night in a town with faded grey streets. The biting wind causes tears to well up in the eyes of the singer, who lifts their hand to wave goodbye to an invisible friend. The loneliness and isolation of this scene is palpable, as evidenced by the repeated refrain of the song: "Where do you come from? It's like there's nobody talking to you."
The second verse evokes a sense of surrealism, as the neon lights of the city fall like snowflakes, turning the singer's face and hands white. Above the noise of traffic, a voice can be heard from somewhere across the way. Once again, the chorus repeats the question of where the singer comes from and the sense of alienation they feel, as if nobody is there to communicate with them.
The song is a poignant and poetic exploration of themes such as loneliness, isolation, and the search for connection in an indifferent world. The repeated refrain of "where do you come from" is a powerful and haunting reminder of the human need for belonging and understanding.
Some interesting facts about the song include:
Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning
Vaalgrijze straten, er hangt wat mist
The streets are dull and misty, creating a sense of gloom.
Je ogen tranen, door de vlijmscherpe wind
The sharp wind makes your eyes water and sting.
Een opgestoken hand
Someone is waving their hand in greeting.
Zwaait naar een onzichtbare vriend
They seem to be waving to someone who isn't there.
En waar kom jij vandaan
The singer wonders where the listener is from.
Het is alsof er niemand is
It feels like there's no one around to talk to.
Die met jou praat
No one is having a conversation with you.
Het neonlicht valt als sneeuw uit de lucht
The neon lights create a snow-like effect.
Het kleurt je gezicht en je handen wit
The light reflects off your face and hands, whitening them.
Een stem van aan de overkant
There's a voice coming from the other side of the street.
Boven het verkeersgeluid uit
It rises above the noise of traffic.
O, waar kom jij vandaan
The singer repeats their earlier question, expressing curiosity.
Het is alsof er niemand is
It still feels like there's no one around.
Die met jou praat
No one is there to talk to the listener.
Writer(s): Frank Boeijen
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