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.
Ik Ben Stapel Op Jou
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Krijg de kriebels van jou
't Geeft me steeds weer zo'n apart gevoel
Maar zeg jij eens wat je zelf voelt
Ik ben stapel op jou
Krijg de kriebels van jou
Als ik jou maar even zie
Is die droom geen fantasie
Waar ik ook ga
Waar ik ook sta
Ik denk steeds aan jou
Al weet jij niet wie ik ben
Maar dat verandert gauw
Zeg waar je woont
Zeg hoe je heet
'k Hou het niet meer uit
Want als ik jou weer tegenkom
Dan gooi ik het eruit
Ik ben stapel op jou
Krijg de kriebels van jou
't Geeft me steeds weer zo'n apart gevoel
Maar zeg jij eens wat je zelf voelt
Ik ben stapel op jou
Krijg de kriebels van jou
Als ik jou maar even zie
Is die droom geen fantasie
Ik ben stapel op jou
Krijg de kriebels van jou
't Geeft me steeds weer zo'n apart gevoel
Maar zeg jij eens wat je zelf voelt
Ik ben stapel op jou
Krijg de kriebels van jou
Als ik jou maar even zie
Is die droom geen fantasie
Als ik jou maar even zie
Is die droom geen fantasie
Frans Bauer's song "Ik Ben Stapel Op Jou" is a love song about the singer's intense feelings for someone he loves. The lyrics express how being with this person gives him a unique feeling that he can't describe, but he is unsure about the other person's feelings for him. He is constantly thinking about this person, even though they may not know who he is, but he hopes that he will have the courage to tell them how he feels soon. The repetition of "ik ben stapel op jou" and "krijg de kriebels van jou" emphasizes the strength and intensity of his emotions.
The first verse describes how the singer's feelings intensify every time he sees this person, and even though he is unsure about their feelings towards him, he cannot help but feel strongly about them. In the second verse, he expresses his frustration and impatience at not being able to express his feelings to them, and he hopes that he will be able to do so soon. The repeated refrain "als ik jou maar even zie, is die droom geen fantasie" highlights the importance of this person to the singer and how he hopes that his feelings are reciprocated.
Overall, "Ik Ben Stapel Op Jou" is a sweet, sincere declaration of love that captures the vulnerability and excitement of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik ben stapel op jou
I am head over heels in love with you
Krijg de kriebels van jou
You give me butterflies in my stomach
't Geeft me steeds weer zo'n apart gevoel
Every time I feel so many different emotions
Maar zeg jij eens wat je zelf voelt
But please tell me what you feel
Waar ik ook ga
No matter where I go
Waar ik ook sta
No matter where I stand
Ik denk steeds aan jou
I always think of you
Al weet jij niet wie ik ben
Even if you don't know who I am
Maar dat verandert gauw
But that will change soon
Zeg waar je woont
Tell me where you live
Zeg hoe je heet
Tell me your name
'k Hou het niet meer uit
I can't take it anymore
Want als ik jou weer tegenkom
Because when I see you again
Dan gooi ik het eruit
Then I will finally confess my love
Als ik jou maar even zie
If only I could catch a glimpse of you
Is die droom geen fantasie
Then this dream will no longer be just a fantasy
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.