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 Vandaag De Hele Wereld Aan
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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fijn in de zon (fijn in de zon)
lekker genieten (lekker genieten)
de drank op de bon
even een baal dag (even een baal dag)
geen zin in mijn baas (geen zin in mijn baas)
wat ze ook zeggen, plak ik gewoon aan mijn laars
ik kan vandaag de hele wereld aan
ik ga eens lekker uit mijn bol
laat mij gewoon mijn eigen gang maar gaan
want ik hou ik zo niet vol
ik kan vandaag de hele wereld aan
mijn hartje gaat nu al tekeer
ja, ik vergeet nu al mijn zorgen
want dat is iets vanmorgen
dan zie ik wel weer
voel me al beter (voel me al beter)
het gaat lekker zo (het gaat lekker zo)
ik gaf me eigen (ik gaf me eigen)
het mooiste kado
een dagje vrij zijn (een dagje vrij zijn)
dat maakt me weer sterk (dat maakt me weer sterk)
alles is beter, dan op de fiets naar mijn werk
refrain (2x)
ja, ik vergeet nu al mijn zorgen
want dat is iets vanmorgen
dan zie ik wel weer
The lyrics of Frans Bauer's song "Ik Kan Vandaag De Hele Wereld Aan" translate to "Today I Can Handle the Whole World." The song is about taking a break from the stress of daily life and enjoying the simple pleasures of a sunny day on a terrace with a drink in hand. The opening lines describe the setting, and the phrase "de drank op de bon" refers to the singer's willingness to indulge and not worry about the cost. The following lines indicate that the singer is having a bad day and isn't in the mood to deal with their boss, but they are determined to put that aside and enjoy themselves.
Refrain The refrain repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the sense of empowerment and freedom that the singer feels. They're letting loose and having fun, not worrying about conforming to anyone's expectations. The lines "want ik hou ik zo niet vol" reveal that the singer is aware of the toll that stress and pressure can take on one's mental health. By taking a break and giving themselves permission to have fun, they are able to recharge and face their problems with renewed energy.
Overall, "Ik Kan Vandaag De Hele Wereld Aan" is a feel-good song that celebrates the joy of living in the moment and enjoying the simple things in life. It's a reminder that even when we're feeling overwhelmed, taking a break to relax and have fun can do wonders for our mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
Op een terasje
Sitting on a terrace enjoying the view
fijn in de zon
Relaxing under the sun's warmth
lekker genieten
Taking pleasure in the moment
de drank op de bon
Drinking and not worrying about the bill
even een baal dag
Feeling down and having a bad day
geen zin in mijn baas
Not feeling like dealing with the boss
wat ze ook zeggen, plak ik gewoon aan mijn laars
Ignoring their comments and doing what you want
ik kan vandaag de hele wereld aan
Feeling empowered and ready to take on anything
ik ga eens lekker uit mijn bol
Letting loose and having fun
laat mij gewoon mijn eigen gang maar gaan
Allowing yourself to be free and do what makes you happy
want ik hou ik zo niet vol
Acknowledge the need to take a break and recharge
mijn hartje gaat nu al tekeer
Heart racing with excitement
voel me al beter
Already feeling better emotionally
het gaat lekker zo
Enjoying the moment and feeling good
ik gaf me eigen
Giving yourself the gift of a day off
het mooiste kado
Recognizing the value of taking care of yourself
een dagje vrij zijn
Taking a day off from work
dat maakt me weer sterk
Feeling stronger and more capable
alles is beter, dan op de fiets naar mijn werk
Anything is better than the routine of going to work on a bike
ja, ik vergeet nu al mijn zorgen
Forgetting about all the worries
want dat is iets vanmorgen
Realizing that worries are from the morning and can be pushed aside
dan zie ik wel weer
Taking life one day at a time and dealing with what comes next
Writer(s): EMILE BERNARD E HARTKAMP, RINY MARINUS JOH SCHREIJENBERG
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