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.
Ay ay aay... 'n beetje amore
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Ik zal die tijd dat ik bij jou was
Echt niet snel vergeten
Al die mooie uren mochten langer duren
Maar wat ik voel kan ik jou alleen
Met een briefje sturen
Want ik heb jou nog alleen in een droom
Maria Dolores
Adios Mexico
Ay ay ay een beetje amore
Ay ay ay met veel zonneschijn
Ay ay ay ik voel me verloren
Want ik wil zo graag bij jou zijn
De hele nacht met jou dansen
Bij 't licht van de maan
Dan neem ik jou in mijn armen
En fluister jou naam
Vraag je om te wachten
Éénzaam zijn mijn nachten
Maar toch ben jij hier heel dicht bij mij
Diep in mijn gedachten
Al die mooie weken zijn te vlug verstreken
Waar ik ook ben of wat ik ook doe
Kan jou niet vergeten
Want ik heb jou nog alleen in een droom
Maria Dolores
Het leek voor ons allemaal zo gewoon
Adios Mexico
Ay ay ay een beetje amore
Ay ay ay met veel zonneschijn
Ay ay ay ik voel me verloren
Want ik wil zo graag bij jou zijn
De hele nacht met jou dansen
Bij 't licht van de maan
Dan neem ik jou in mijn armen
En fluister jou naam
Ay ay ay een beetje amore
Ay ay ay met veel zonneschijn
Ay ay ay ik voel me verloren
Want ik wil zo graag bij jou zijn
De hele nacht met jou dansen
Bij 't licht van de maan
Dan neem ik jou in mijn armen
En fluister jou naam
The lyrics of Frans Bauer's song "Ay ay aay... 'n beetje amore" express feelings of love and longing for someone. In the first verse, the singer reflects upon a past encounter with this person, acknowledging that it might have been brief, but it left a lasting impression. The memories of the beautiful moments spent together are cherished and not easily forgotten.
The mention of Maria Dolores and Adios Mexico in the lyrics suggests that the singer and this person had a connection in a foreign place. It seemed ordinary to them at the time, but now they are separated, and the singer can only reach out to them through a letter. The mention of a dream indicates that the person is still present in the singer's thoughts and wishes.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Ay ay ay een beetje amore," which translates to "Ay ay ay a little bit of love." This phrase conveys the singer's longing for love and affection. They also express feeling lost without the presence of the person they desire. Dancing together under the moonlight is a romantic image featured in the lyrics, symbolizing the desire for a close and intimate connection.
In the second verse, the singer mentions their loneliness and the request to wait for them. Despite physical distance, the person they long for remains close to their heart and in their thoughts. The passing of time is regretted, as the weeks spent together felt too short. No matter where the singer is or what they are doing, they cannot forget this person. The mention of Maria Dolores and Adios Mexico is repeated, emphasizing the impact and simplicity of their connection.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ay ay aay... 'n beetje amore" convey a sense of deep longing for a loved one. The singer reminisces about their time together, cherishes the memories, and expresses a strong desire to be reunited. The song captures the emotions of love and the yearning to be close to someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Jij kwam in mijn leven ook al was het even
You entered my life, even though it was short.
Ik zal die tijd dat ik bij jou was Echt niet snel vergeten
I will not easily forget the time I spent with you.
Al die mooie uren mochten langer duren
All those beautiful hours should have lasted longer.
Maar wat ik voel kan ik jou alleen Met een briefje sturen
But what I feel, I can only convey to you with a letter.
Want ik heb jou nog alleen in een droom Maria Dolores
Because I still have you only in a dream, Maria Dolores.
Het leek voor ons allemaal zo gewoon Adios Mexico
It seemed so normal for all of us, goodbye Mexico.
Ay ay ay een beetje amore
Ay ay ay a little bit of love.
Ay ay ay met veel zonneschijn
Ay ay ay with lots of sunshine.
Ay ay ay ik voel me verloren
Ay ay ay I feel lost.
Want ik wil zo graag bij jou zijn
Because I want to be with you so much.
De hele nacht met jou dansen
Dancing with you all night long.
Bij 't licht van de maan Dan neem ik jou in mijn armen En fluister jouw naam
In the moonlight, I will hold you in my arms and whisper your name.
Vraag je om te wachten
Asking you to wait.
Éénzaam zijn mijn nachten
Lonely are my nights.
Maar toch ben jij hier heel dicht bij mij Diep in mijn gedachten
But still, you are very close to me, deep in my thoughts.
Al die mooie weken zijn te vlug verstreken
All those beautiful weeks have passed too quickly.
Waar ik ook ben of wat ik ook doe Kan jou niet vergeten
Wherever I am or whatever I do, I can't forget you.
Ay ay ay een beetje amore
Ay ay ay a little bit of love.
Ay ay ay met veel zonneschijn
Ay ay ay with lots of sunshine.
Ay ay ay ik voel me verloren
Ay ay ay I feel lost.
Want ik wil zo graag bij jou zijn
Because I want to be with you so much.
De hele nacht met jou dansen
Dancing with you all night long.
Bij 't licht van de maan Dan neem ik jou in mijn armen En fluister jouw naam
In the moonlight, I will hold you in my arms and whisper your name.
Ay ay ay een beetje amore
Ay ay ay a little bit of love.
Ay ay ay met veel zonneschijn
Ay ay ay with lots of sunshine.
Ay ay ay ik voel me verloren
Ay ay ay I feel lost.
Want ik wil zo graag bij jou zijn
Because I want to be with you so much.
De hele nacht met jou dansen
Dancing with you all night long.
Bij 't licht van de maan Dan neem ik jou in mijn armen En fluister jouw naam
In the moonlight, I will hold you in my arms and whisper your name.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EMILE HARTKAMP, RINY SCHREIJENBERG, ANNA G W DIANE THEUNISSEN
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