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.
Bedankt
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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En ben je groot dan ben je graag weer klein
Je denkt dan vaak ook weer eens even vlug aan al die fijne kinderjaren terug
Al heb je nog het mooiste fotoboek, maar die herinnering die is vaak zoek
Toch is er een ding wat je nooit vergeet de liefde die je van je ouders kreeg
refr.:
Bedankt dat mijn wiegje bij u heeft gestaan
Bedankt voor het leven en voor mijn bestaan Bedankt voor de liefde, die ik van u kreeg
En voor al uw zorgen, bedankt dat ik leef
En voor al uw zorgen, bedankt dat ik leef
Als kind dan denk je er is altijd wat, ik ben het zeuren van mijn ouders zat
En moet je weer een avond vroeg naar bed of vraagt je moeder of je koffiezet
Dan valt het allemaal misschien niet mee al weet je beter toch zeg je nee
Dan komt de dag, dan ben je groot en weet je dat je van die tijd genoot
refr.(2x)
The song "Bedankt" by Frans Bauer is a sentimental and emotional tribute to parents, reflecting on the journey of growing up and the experiences that shape our lives. The first verse speaks about the long journey to becoming a parent and how, as adults, we often long to return to the simple and carefree days of childhood. The memories of those times may be elusive, but one thing that is never forgotten is the love and care we received from our parents. The chorus expresses appreciation for the life and love given by one's parents, thanking them for everything they have done.
The second verse speaks from the perspective of the child, describing how they may have once found their parents' rules and restrictions frustrating, but as they grow older, they come to realize that those moments and experiences helped shape who they are. The song concludes with another repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the gratitude and love that one feels towards their parents.
Overall, "Bedankt" is a touching acknowledgment of the important role that parents play in shaping the lives of their children. It reminds us to be grateful for the love and guidance we have received, and to cherish the memories and experiences that have helped shape who we are today.
Line by Line Meaning
Het is een lange reis naar 't ouder zijn
Growing old is not an easy journey
En ben je groot dan ben je graag weer klein
As you grow old, you long for the days when you were small and carefree
Je denkt dan vaak ook weer eens even vlug aan al die fijne kinderjaren terug
Memories of our happy childhood often come flooding back
Al heb je nog het mooiste fotoboek, maar die herinnering die is vaak zoek
Even if we have a beautiful album full of pictures, the actual memories tend to fade away
Toch is er een ding wat je nooit vergeet de liefde die je van je ouders kreeg
However, we do never forget the love and affection we received from our parents
Bedankt dat mijn wiegje bij u heeft gestaan
Thank you for sheltering me since my birth
Bedankt voor het leven en voor mijn bestaan
Thank you for giving me this life and for bringing me into existence
Bedankt voor de liefde, die ik van u kreeg
Thank you for the love and care you showed me throughout my life
En voor al uw zorgen, bedankt dat ik leef
Thank you for all the worries that you bore on my behalf, without which I wouldn’t be here
Als kind dan denk je er is altijd wat, ik ben het zeuren van mijn ouders zat
As a child, we tend to think that our parents are always nagging and complaining
En moet je weer een avond vroeg naar bed of vraagt je moeder of je koffiezet
Being asked to go to bed early or to do a small chore can seem like a big deal as a child
Dan valt het allemaal misschien niet mee al weet je beter toch zeg je nee
Although we know better, we resist our parents' instructions and say no
Dan komt de dag, dan ben je groot en weet je dat je van die tijd genoot
As we grow older, we realize how much we enjoyed and cherished our childhood days
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@32muziek
Frans Bauer.....self-made man........what a great DUTCH singer !!!!!