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.
Kleine vriend
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Door 't hartje van de stad
Het is nog maar 'n kind
Heeft de aandacht nooit gehad
Hij steelt zijn dagelijks eten
En zijn deken is de lucht
De mensen zijn hem vreemd... is op de vlucht
Hij slaapt in 'n portiek
Vechtend tegen alle kou
Geen warmte van 'n thuis
Niemand die er van 'm houdt
Wie kan hij nog vertrouwen
Iedereen liet hem alleen
Daarom sla ik mijn arm... maar om hem heen
refrain:
Kom pak mijn hand, mijn kleine grote vriend
Want, jij hebt echt, veel meer dan dit verdiend
Dan gaan wij samen op reis
Naar 'n mooi paradijs
En maak ik jou 'n beetje blij
Hé, kleine vriend... toe wees nu maar niet bang
Ik weet precies, waar jij zo naar verlangt
'k Zal het geluk voor jou gaan vinden
Dan is alles... voorgoed voorbij
The song "Kleine Vriend" by Frans Bauer tells the story of a young boy who wanders around the heart of the city day and night, without ever receiving any attention. He steals his daily food and his blanket is the sky as he has no home. He does not trust anyone and feels like he is on the run. He sleeps in the doorway, fighting all the cold in the world. He has no one to love him or care for him. This is when the singer comes in and tells the little boy that he will be his friend. The singer wants to take the boy to a beautiful paradise where he can be happy and find the love he deserves.
The song seems to be a reminder to listeners of those who are less fortunate or those who have been forgotten by society. It shows us that we need to have compassion for those around us and be there when we are needed. The song reminds us that we should be willing to help out our fellow human beings, even if we do not know them. The lyrics speak to the human condition and our responsibility to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Hij slentert dag en nacht
He wanders aimlessly, day and night
Door 't hartje van de stad
Through the heart of the city
Het is nog maar 'n kind
He's just a child
Heeft de aandacht nooit gehad
He's never received any attention
Hij steelt zijn dagelijks eten
He steals food to survive
En zijn deken is de lucht
The sky is his blanket
De mensen zijn hem vreemd... is op de vlucht
People are strange to him... he's on the run
Hij slaapt in 'n portiek
He sleeps in a doorway
Vechtend tegen alle kou
Fighting against all the cold
Geen warmte van 'n thuis
No warmth of a home
Niemand die er van 'm houdt
No one loves him
Wie kan hij nog vertrouwen
Who can he trust
Iedereen liet hem alleen
Everyone left him alone
Daarom sla ik mijn arm... maar om hem heen
That's why I wrap my arm... around him
Kom pak mijn hand, mijn kleine grote vriend
Come take my hand, my little big friend
Want, jij hebt echt, veel meer dan dit verdiend
Because you really deserve much more than this
Dan gaan wij samen op reis
Then we will go on a journey together
Naar 'n mooi paradijs
To a beautiful paradise
En maak ik jou 'n beetje blij
And I will make you a little happy
Hé, kleine vriend... toe wees nu maar niet bang
Hey, little friend... don't be afraid now
Ik weet precies, waar jij zo naar verlangt
I know exactly what you long for
'k Zal het geluk voor jou gaan vinden
I'll go find the happiness for you
Dan is alles... voorgoed voorbij
Then everything will be over... forever
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Danny van Strien Op het woonwagen kamp van Frans Bauer
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