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.

Kijk Eens In Mijn Ogen
Frans Bauer Lyrics

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Kijk eens in mijn ogen,
Want ik zie zoveel verdriet

[refr.]
Kijk eens in mijn ogen
Want ik zie zoveel verdriet
Troost je maar bij mij
Want al die tranen helpen niet

'k Zal er voor je wezen
Ieder uurtje van de dag
Ik zie jou veel liever met een lach

Kom nu eens bij me, ik ben er voor jou
Vertel me nu toch wat er is
Maar voor dat je praat, droog die tranen eerst gauw
En zeg dan, wat is er toch mis
Heb je misschien teveel zorgen
Of heb je liefdesverdriet
Jij houdt niets voor mij verborgen
Je weet toch dat ik alles zie

[refr.]

Laat de zon weer schijnen
Want dat heb ook jij verdiend
Schaam je niet voor mij
Ik ben toch je vriend

[refr.]

Ik zie jou veel liever met een lach

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frans Bauer's song "Kijk Eens In Mijn Ogen" (Look into my eyes) express a sense of empathy and concern for someone who is experiencing deep sadness. The singer invites the listener to look into his eyes, as he can see the overwhelming sadness that they carry. The refrain emphasizes this invitation, suggesting that finding comfort in his presence could be more effective than shedding tears. The singer assures that he will be there for the listener every hour of the day and expresses the desire to see them with a smile instead.

Line by Line Meaning

Kijk eens in mijn ogen
Take a deep look into my eyes

Want ik zie zoveel verdriet
Because I can see so much sadness

Troost je maar bij mij
Find comfort in me

Want al die tranen helpen niet
Because all those tears won't help

'k Zal er voor je wezen
I will be there for you

Ieder uurtje van de dag
Every single hour of the day

Ik zie jou veel liever met een lach
I much prefer to see you with a smile

Kom nu eens bij me, ik ben er voor jou
Come to me now, I am here for you

Vertel me nu toch wat er is
Now tell me what's wrong

Maar voor dat je praat, droog die tranen eerst gauw
But before you speak, quickly dry those tears

En zeg dan, wat is er toch mis
And then say, what is wrong