Frans Bauer was born in Roosendaal, The Netherlands, on 30 December 1973. H… Read Full Bio ↴Frans Bauer was born in Roosendaal, The Netherlands, on 30 December 1973. He is a popular Dutch singer of the so called "levenslied" ("song about life"). He grew up in a trailerpark in Fijnaart.

Already in his youth, Frans Bauer wanted to become a singer after he was inspired by Julio Iglesias, Elvis Presley and Koos Alberts (a Dutch singer). Bauer's own singing career started in 1987 when he recorded his first single, "Ben Je Jong" (Are You Young), under supervision of Dutch producers Rudi Schreijenberg and Emile Hartkamp.

In January 1992 he met his later wife-to-be, Mariska van Rossenberg. He was a local celebrity before rising to national fame due to the national television show "All You Need Is love" in early 1992, where he was to choose two female fans for a date. In 1994 he had his first national hit with "Als Sterren Aan De Hemel Staan". In 1997 he conquered Germany with his album "Weil Ich Dich Liebe".

Frans Bauer's fame kept growing to the point where he had his own reality show called "De Bauers", in which his daily life, including his family life, was followed. Bauer has also designed clothing for the Vroom & Dreesmann retail chain, based in The Netherlands.

He has won several awards and honours in The Netherlands, including a knighthood ("Ridder in de Orde van Oranje-Nassau") due to his charitable work and the "Gouden Televizier-Ring" for the reality show that has been running on Dutch television the year previously.

In 2006 he was struck by an infection on his vocal cords. He recovered after surgery.

'N Beetje Liefde
Frans Bauer Lyrics

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(Een beetje liefde, wat zonneschijn, dat zou er altijd toch moeten zijn.)
Je zoekt in het leven een beetje geluk,
Want soms ben je dat even kwijt,
Verdwaald in je dromen,
Je wilt het weer terug,
Je leeft in die onzekerheid.
En dan praat je maar wat tot de sterren,
Vraagt ze over er een engel bestaat,

Die je helpt het geluk weer te vinden,
Zodat jij het verdriet achter laat.
*Refrein:
Een beetje liefde voor elke dag,
Verandert tranen weer in een lach.
Omarm je dromen,
Het geeft je veel kracht.
Een beetje liefde, wat zonneschijn,
Dat zou er altijd toch moeten zijn.
En leef je leven,
Als geluk op je wacht.
3x

En leef je leven,
Als geluk op je wacht.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frans Bauer's song 'N Beetje Liefde (A Little Love) convey the message of how important love and positivity are in life. The song talks about how at times people lose their way and feel uncertain, but even amidst all the chaos, they should keep searching for a bit of love and sunshine. The lyrics suggest that one should hold on to their dreams and keep pushing on, while seeking help from the heavens above, to regain the happiness they have lost. The chorus of the song emphasises that a bit of love and sunshine can turn tears into laughter, and that everyone should embrace their dreams and live their life to the fullest, always keeping faith in finding happiness.

The song's lyrics are a reflection of Frans Bauer's own life experiences, as he has faced his share of ups and downs throughout his life. He has lost a loved one to cancer, battled a brain tumor himself and has had his share of personal struggles, which made him realise the importance of love and positivity. The song was written by Pierre Kartner, known as the father of Dutch carnival music, who has also written some of Bauer's other popular songs.

Line by Line Meaning

Je zoekt in het leven een beetje geluk,
In life, you search for a little happiness,

Want soms ben je dat even kwijt,
Because sometimes you lose it for a while,

Verdwaald in je dromen,
Lost in your dreams,

Je wilt het weer terug,
You want it back again,

Je leeft in die onzekerheid.
Living with uncertainty.

En dan praat je maar wat tot de sterren,
And then you talk to the stars,

Vraagt ze over er een engel bestaat,
Asking if there is an angel,

Die je helpt het geluk weer te vinden,
Who can help you find happiness again,

Zodat jij het verdriet achter laat.
So you can leave sorrow behind.

Een beetje liefde voor elke dag,
A little bit of love every day,

Verandert tranen weer in een lach.
Turns tears into smiles again.