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.

Hoor de klokjes klingelen
Frans Bauer Lyrics

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Het is weer december
Je ziet 't ook op straat
De sint is terug naar spanje
De kerstman staat paraat
De ballen weer van zolder
Maar ook de mistletoe
En zie onder de kerstboom
Voor ieder 'n kado

Refrein:

Hoor de klokjes klingelen
En door de straten tingelen
Ook de sneeuw die dwarrelt neer
Heel 't land in wintersfeer
Kijk de lichtjes zijn weer aan
Er hangt 'n gouden ster voor 't raam
Zo gaat 't toch ieder jaar
Gezellig bij elkaar.

Moeder gaat weer koken
Konijn of 'n kalkoen
'K Wil dit echt niet missen
Nog niet voor 'n miljoen
Thuis met je familie
Het mooiste kerstgeschenk
Er is niets op de wereld
Dat zoveel warmte brengt.

Refrein: (2x)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frans Bauer's "Hoor de klokjes klingelen" describe the winter season, specifically the month of December, which is evident on the streets as people prepare for Christmas. The lyrics mention the departure of Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas) for Spain and the arrival of Santa Claus. The preparations for Christmas include taking out the ornaments from storage, mistletoe, and presents under the Christmas tree for everyone. The chorus emphasizes the joyous experience of the winter season with the sound of jingling bells and the sight of snowflakes falling down. The lyrics also showcase how the winter season is a time of togetherness, where families gather to celebrate with traditional foods like rabbit or turkey.

Overall, the song portrays an idyllic scene of winter and Christmas. It represents the joy, warmth, and happiness associated with the season, as well as the treasured memories that are shared with loved ones during this time.

Line by Line Meaning

Het is weer december
The month of December has come again

Je ziet 't ook op straat
You can see it on the streets

De sint is terug naar spanje
Sinterklaas has returned to Spain

De kerstman staat paraat
Santa Claus is ready and waiting

De ballen weer van zolder
The ornaments are taken out of storage

Maar ook de mistletoe
But also the mistletoe

En zie onder de kerstboom
And look under the Christmas tree

Voor ieder 'n kado
There's a gift for everyone

Hoor de klokjes klingelen
Hear the bells ringing

En door de straten tingelen
And echoing through the streets

Ook de sneeuw die dwarrelt neer
The snow is falling softly down