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.

Ik Kan Van Jou Geen Afscheid Nemen
Frans Bauer Lyrics

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Ik kijk verloren om me heen zo dicht bij jou maakt toch alleen
Ik voel nu al die eenzaamheid al ben ik jou nog niet kwijt
Maakt mijn hart nu niet van steen
Alles wat jij hebt gezegd is de reden dat ik vecht
Vluchten heeft voor jou geen zin kijk de spiegel maar eens in
Zijn jouw woorden dan ook echt

Ik kan van jou geen afscheid nemen toe zeg me dat je nu niet gaat

Want zolang je nog kunt dromen
En gewoon bij mij blijft komen is het nog niet te laat
Er is voor ons nog steeds een morgen dus zet de tijd niet stil
Vandaag
Kijk mij nog een keer in mijn ogen dat is wat ik jou nu vraag

Is er een reden om te gaan heb ik misschien iets fout gedaan
Zeg mij dan eens wat je bedoelt en vertel me wat je voelt
Maar laat mij niet zomaar staan
Ik heb gedaan wat ik ook kon geen leugen die ik ooit verzon
Is dit nu echt de laatste keer en wil jij gewoon niet meer
Toch vraag ik me af waarom

Ik kan van jou geen afscheid nemen toe zeg me dat je nu niet gaat
Want zolang je nog kunt dromen
En gewoon bij mij blijft komen is het nog niet te laat
Er is voor ons nog steeds een morgen dus zet de tijd niet stil
Vandaag
Kijk mij nog een keer in mijn ogen dat is wat ik jou nu vraag

Kijk mij nog een keer in mijn ogen dat is wat ik jou nu vraag

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Afscheid Nemen Kan Ik Niet" by Frans Bauer & Corry Konings express the turmoil and fear of losing someone close. The singer is looking around, feeling lost and overwhelmed by the presence of the person they love. Even though they haven't lost them yet, they already feel the loneliness creeping in. However, their heart remains vulnerable, not yet hardened by the situation. The words spoken by the other person have had a significant impact on the singer, becoming the reason why they fight to keep them in their life. They urge the person to look in the mirror and question if their words are truly genuine.

The chorus reveals the singer's desperation and inability to say goodbye. They plead with the person not to leave, emphasizing that as long as they can still dream and continue being together, it is not too late to salvage their relationship. The singer believes there is still a future for them, urging the person not to stop time and to look into their eyes one last time.

Overall, the lyrics convey the feelings of uncertainty, fear of abandonment, and the intense desire to hold on to a loved one. The singer questions their own mistakes and actions, seeking clarity and understanding. Despite their efforts, they still wonder why the other person wants to leave.

Ik Kan Van Jou Geen Afscheid NemenFrans Bauer Lyrics

Ik Kan Van Jou Geen Afscheid Nemen
Frans Bauer Lyrics