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.
Madonna Mia
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Zo'n plekje op de wereld dat bestaat er toch niet
Maar geluk dat is te vinden, iedereen krijgt ooit een kans
Daarom hou ik mij aan die kans, heel stevig vast
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Madonna mia jij bent het sterrenlicht
Madonna mia jij brengt mij heel veel geluk
Madonna mia de zon die schijnt nu weer
Ja jij behoed mij voor t verdriet steeds maar weer
Het leven is voor velen een eindeloze weg
Vol met diepe dalen, nergens licht altijd pech
Maar het donker zal verdwijnen en het dal wordt ooit een ebrg
Je leven wordt een lange en gelukkige weg
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The Frans Bauer song "Madonna Mia" speaks to the universal human experience of loneliness and grief. The lyrics acknowledge that no one can escape these emotions entirely - they are an inevitable part of life. However, the song stresses the importance of holding onto hope and grasping opportunities for happiness when they come. The singer finds this hope and happiness in his relationship with a woman named Madonna Mia, who brings him "sterrenlicht" (starlight) and "heel veel geluk" (a lot of happiness). She is a light in the darkness, helping him overcome the "verdriet" (pain) that he faces. The repetition of her name in the chorus emphasizes her significance to the singer and perhaps the power of the love and support she provides.
The second verse continues the theme of overcoming challenges and finding happiness. The road of life can be difficult, with deep valleys and no light, but the singer believes that this will not last forever. With time, even the darkest moments will become distant memories, and life will become a "longe en gelukkige weg" (long and happy road).
Overall, "Madonna Mia" encourages listeners to hold onto hope and seek out happiness, even in the midst of sadness and pain. It is a reminder that no one is alone in their struggles and that love and support can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Een leven zonder eenzaamheid of zonder een beetje verdriet
Life without loneliness or a little bit of sadness doesn't exist
Zo'n plekje op de wereld dat bestaat er toch niet
Such a place in the world doesn't exist
Maar geluk dat is te vinden, iedereen krijgt ooit een kans
But happiness can be found, everyone gets a chance at it
Daarom hou ik mij aan die kans, heel stevig vast
That's why I hold on firmly to that chance
Madonna mia jij bent het sterrenlicht
Madonna mia, you are the starlight
Madonna mia jij brengt mij heel veel geluk
Madonna mia, you bring me a lot of happiness
Madonna mia de zon die schijnt nu weer
Madonna mia, the sun is shining again
Ja jij behoed mij voor t verdriet steeds maar weer
Yes, you protect me from the sadness, time and time again
Het leven is voor velen een eindeloze weg
Life is an endless road for many
Vol met diepe dalen, nergens licht altijd pech
Full of deep valleys, no light, always bad luck
Maar het donker zal verdwijnen en het dal wordt ooit een berg
But the darkness will disappear and the valley will one day become a mountain
Je leven wordt een lange en gelukkige weg
Your life will become a long and happy road
Contributed by Sydney G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.