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.
Duizend rode rozen
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Duizend rode rozen, krijg je met 'veel liefs' van mij
Maar de allermooiste, is nog niet zo mooi als jij
Jij gaf aan mijn leven weer 'n kleur
Elke dag kent nu weer rozengeur
Duizend rode rozen, zijn alleen bestemd voor jou
'k Geef ze aan de vrouw, van wie ik hou
Jij leerde mij lachen
En droogde mijn tranen
Jij kwam in mijn leven
'k Hoop dat dit nooit meer anders wordt
Nu zoek ik de woorden
Die jij graag wilt horen
Maar wat ik wil zeggen
Daarmee doe ik jou veel tekort
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The lyrics to Frans Bauer's song, "Duizend rode rozen" or "A Thousand Red Roses" in English, speak about a deep love and appreciation for someone special. The repetition of the phrase "Duizend rode rozen" or "A thousand red roses" emphasizes the depth of the singer's love and how much he wants to express it. He acknowledges that no matter how many roses he gives, the recipient is still more beautiful and valuable to him than any of them. The song suggests that through this person's love and presence in his life, everything has become more colorful and sweet-smelling, as if life has become a garden filled with roses.
The second verse is a reflection of how this person has changed the singer's life. They have helped him find joy and happiness again, and have been a comforting presence during difficult times. He expresses his gratitude towards this person and hopes that they will never leave him. However, he struggles to find the adequate words to express how much this person means to him. The singer acknowledges that even a thousand red roses may not be enough to express his love and gratitude for this person.
Overall, the song's message is simple and romantic: love is powerful and it can make life more beautiful. The lyrics highlight the importance of expressing love and gratitude towards those who bring joy and color to our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Duizend rode rozen, krijg je met 'veel liefs' van mij
I am expressing my love for you by giving you a thousand red roses with all my affection
Maar de allermooiste, is nog niet zo mooi als jij
Even though a thousand red roses are beautiful, they cannot compare to your beauty
Jij gaf aan mijn leven weer 'n kleur
You brought color back into my life and made it more vibrant
Elke dag kent nu weer rozengeur
Thanks to you, each day smells like a rose garden and feels more pleasant
Duizend rode rozen, zijn alleen bestemd voor jou
I want you to know that these thousand red roses are meant for you and no one else
'k Geef ze aan de vrouw, van wie ik hou
I am giving them to the woman I love – you
Jij leerde mij lachen
You taught me to laugh again
En droogde mijn tranen
You wiped away my tears
Jij kwam in mijn leven
You came into my life
'k Hoop dat dit nooit meer anders wordt
I hope nothing ever changes between us
Nu zoek ik de woorden
Right now, I am searching for the right words to say
Die jij graag wilt horen
Words that you would like to hear
Maar wat ik wil zeggen
But what I want to say
Daarmee doe ik jou veel tekort
Seems like it's not enough to express how much I love you
Contributed by Elliot F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.