Frans Bauer was born in Roosendaal, The Netherlands, on 30 December 1973. He is … 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.

Daar heb je vrienden voor
Frans Bauer Lyrics

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Heeft soms de lach jou verlaten En schijnt de zon ook niet meer Zoek dan vriend om te praten Woorden die doen je geen zeer Morgen is alles weer anders Zie je ineens weer de lach Dan zal de zon ook gaan schijnen En kijk je weer blij naar de dag Daar heb je vrienden voor Die jou onarmen Ze trekken jou erdoor Als het even niet gaat Daar heb je vrienden voor Voor heel je leven Want een echte vriend Staat altijd paraat Hou je je tranen verborgen Denk je dat niemand ze ziet Vecht je alleen met je zorgen Vrienden die zien jou verdriet Alles kun je met ze delen Ieder moment van de dag Maar ach dat kan ze niet schelen Ze zien jou het liefst met een lach Daar heb je vrienden voor Die jou onarmen Ze trekken jou erdoor Als het even niet gaat Daar heb je vrienden voor Voor heel je leven Want een echte vriend Staat altijd paraat

Overall Meaning

The song "Daar heb je vrienden voor" by Frans Bauer is all about the importance of having friends to support you through difficult times. The lyrics reassure the listener that even when they feel alone and overwhelmed, they can reach out to their friends for comfort and understanding. The first verse describes a tough moment, when the listener's smile has disappeared and the sun is no longer shining in their life. In this moment, they are encouraged to seek out a friend who will listen without judgment, offer kind words, and help them see brighter days to come. The chorus repeats the phrase "Daar heb je vrienden voor," which translates to "That's what friends are for," emphasizing the importance of these social connections in getting through difficult times.

The second verse continues with this theme of relying on friends for support. It acknowledges that sometimes we try to hide our tears and struggles from others, but true friends can see through the facade and offer a listening ear. The lyrics suggest that friends don't judge or hold grudges, but simply want to see us happy and thriving. The final lines of the song state that a true friend is always there for us when we need them, standing by our side for life.

Line by Line Meaning

Heeft soms de lach jou verlaten
Have you lost your ability to laugh sometimes?

En schijnt de zon ook niet meer
And the sun doesn't seem to shine anymore.

Zoek dan vriend om te praten
Then try to find a friend to talk to.

Woorden die doen je geen zeer
Words that won't hurt you.

Morgen is alles weer anders
Tomorrow everything will be different.

Zie je ineens weer de lach
You'll suddenly see yourself laughing again.

Dan zal de zon ook gaan schijnen
Then the sun will shine once more.

En kijk je weer blij naar de dag
And you'll be happy to face another day.

Daar heb je vrienden voor
That's what friends are for.

Die jou onarmen
They will embrace you.

Ze trekken jou erdoor
They will pull you through.