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 Zal Jou Nooit Meer Vergeten
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Alleen met jouw brief in mijn hand, we hadden toch beter verdiend
Je schrijft me toe huil niet om mij, al doet jou dit afscheid veel pijn
Probeer mij ook eens te begrijpen, al zal dat nu best moeilijk zijn
refr.:
Ik zal jou nooit meer vergeten, ook al ben jij weg gegaan
Eens kom je terug dat is zeker, want mijn deur blijft voor jou open staan
In huis slaat de eenzaamheid toe, het is hier zo koud zonder jou
Ik wil je terug zeg mij hoe, vertel me waar ben je nou
Je weet toch dat ik op jou wacht, verspeel daarom verder geen tijd
Toe laat toch eens iets van je horen van wachten krijg jij veel meer spijt
refr.(2x)
Want mijn deur blijft voor jou open staan
The lyrics to Frans Bauer's song "Ik zal jou nooit meer vergeten" translate to "I will never forget you." The song's theme revolves around heartbreak and missing someone who was once close to you. The singer is walking along the beach, feeling lost and abandoned. The ocean is his only friend. He holds a letter from his lost love, who he believes they deserved better than their current situation.
The letter advises the singer not to cry, even though the breakup pains him a lot. The singer pleads with his partner to understand his position, even though it might be difficult. The chorus, which is repeated twice, affirms that even though the partner is gone, the singer will never forget them. He has left his door open because he still anticipates their return someday. His house is empty and cold without his partner's presence, and he is longing for them to return.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik loop wat verward langs het strand, de zee is mijn enige vriend
Feeling lost, I wander along the beach, seeking solace from the only companion I have left, the vast sea.
Alleen met jouw brief in mijn hand, we hadden toch beter verdiend
Clutching onto your letter, I realize that we deserved better than this, than being apart from each other.
Je schrijft me toe huil niet om mij, al doet jou dit afscheid veel pijn
In your letter, you implore me not to cry over you, even though this separation causes us both tremendous pain.
Probeer mij ook eens te begrijpen, al zal dat nu best moeilijk zijn
You ask me to try and understand your reasons for leaving, even though it may be difficult for me to do so.
Ik zal jou nooit meer vergeten, ook al ben jij weg gegaan
I promise to never forget you, even though you have left me.
Eens kom je terug dat is zeker, want mijn deur blijft voor jou open staan
I am certain that you will return someday, and I want you to know that my door will always be open to you.
In huis slaat de eenzaamheid toe, het is hier zo koud zonder jou
Loneliness permeates my home, as it feels so cold and empty without you by my side.
Ik wil je terug zeg mij hoe, vertel me waar ben je nou
I desperately want you back in my life, so please tell me how I can make that happen and where you are now.
Je weet toch dat ik op jou wacht, verspeel daarom verder geen tijd
You must know that I am still waiting for you, so please don't waste any more time and come back to me soon.
Toe laat toch eens iets van je horen van wachten krijg jij veel meer spijt
I beg of you to reach out to me in some way, as you will regret making me wait for you any longer.
Want mijn deur blijft voor jou open staan
Once again, I want to reaffirm my promise that my door is always open to you.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.