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.

Un Dos Très
Frans Bauer Lyrics

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Frans Bauer - Un Dos Tres
lange intro;

't Leven kan elke dag toch zo mooi zijn,
O-hooo A-haaa
Maar alleen als de zon in jouw hart schijnt,
O-hooo A-haaa

't Is niet altijd rozengeur
geef het leven toch een kleur
waar ter wereld je ook bent,
er is overal wel wat
dan weer dit en dan weer dat
niemand weet wat vandaag jou weer brengt.

Un-dos-tres
Elke dag is een fiesta
One-two-three
't Is een feest for you and me
Un-deux-trois
C'est la vie, zo is het leven
Eins-zwei-drei
Want een lach dat maakt je blij.

bridge;

Zo vergeet je gewoon al je zorgen
O-hooo A-haaa
Leef vandaag en denk nog niet aan morgen
O-hooo A-haaa

't Is niet altijd rozengeur
geef het leven toch een kleur
waar ter wereld je ook bent,
er is overal wel wat
dan weer dit en dan weer dat
niemand weet wat vandaag jou weer brengt.

refrein
Un-dos-tres
Elke dag is een fiesta
One-two-three
't Is een feest for you and me
Un-deux-trois
C'est la vie, zo is het leven
Eins-zwei-drei
Want een lach dat maakt je blij.

bridge;

refrein
Un-dos-tres
Elke dag is een fiesta
One-two-three
't Is een feest for you and me
Un-deux-trois
C'est la vie, zo is het leven
Eins-zwei-drei
Want een lach dat maakt je blij.

bridge; finn

Overall Meaning

The song "Un Dos Très" by Frans Bauer is an upbeat and rhythmic celebration of life. The lyrics encourage the listener to enjoy life and find joy in the simplest of things. The song starts with the idea that life can be beautiful every day, but only if the sun is shining in one's heart. It follows with the acknowledgment that life is not always perfect and can be challenging, but one should still give it color.

The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Un dos Tres" in different languages; Spanish, English, French, and German, emphasizing that every day is a fiesta, a party for everyone to enjoy regardless of where they are in the world. The bridge reminds the listener to forget their troubles and live in the moment, adding that no one can predict what the future holds.

Overall, the song is a beautiful reminder that life is what you make of it, and it can be full of joy if you choose to see it that way. The catchy tune and upbeat melody make it an instant hit, and it's no surprise that it resonates with so many people worldwide.

Line by Line Meaning

't Leven kan elke dag toch zo mooi zijn,
Life can be beautiful every day,

Maar alleen als de zon in jouw hart schijnt,
But only if the sun shines in your heart,

't Is niet altijd rozengeur
Life is not always perfect,

geef het leven toch een kleur
But color the life yourself,

waar ter wereld je ook bent,
No matter where you are in the world,

er is overal wel wat
There is always something happening,

dan weer dit en dan weer dat
One moment this, the next moment that,

niemand weet wat vandaag jou weer brengt.
No one knows what today will bring.

Un-dos-tres
One-two-three,

Elke dag is een fiesta
Every day is a party,

One-two-three
One-two-three,