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.
Vanavond
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Zonder jou ik denk er maar niet aan zonder jou hoe meot dit verder gaan
Want ik ben stapelgek op jou en vraag me af wat moet ik nou
Kom ga je mee, ja met me mee ik heb een reuze goed idee
refr.:
Vanavond wil ik eens lekker met je dansen
Vanavond gaan wij eens even uit de bol Een samba of zo'n swingende lambada
Zo'n feestje, nee echt niets is ons te dol
Vanavond gaan wij de bloemen buiten zetten
Vanavond dan worden al mijn dromen waar
Vanavond wil ik echt alles met je delen
Dan zijn we toch voor een avond bij elkaar
Want ik ben stapelgek op jou en vraag me af wat moet ik nou
Kom ga je mee, ja met me mee ik heb een reuze goed idee
refr.
The lyrics of Frans Bauer's song Vanavond depict the desire of the singer to spend an enjoyable evening with his beloved. The opening line portrays the sense of familiarity that two people in love often share, with the singer stating that "you and I" sounds so ordinary yet remains a dream come true. The next line emphasizes the importance of the other person in the singer's life, highlighting that he cannot imagine his life without them. The crux of the song lies in the chorus, where the singer invites his beloved to dance and let loose, suggesting that nothing is too outrageous for them to do together. The final verse echoes the first, emphasizing the singer's love for his beloved and asking for their company to make his fantasies a reality.
Overall, the song Vanavond is a classic romantic ballad that appeals to those who have found true love and want to celebrate it. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, yet they convey powerful emotions that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Jij en ik het klinkt toch zo gewoon jij en ik 't is altijd nog een droom
Although it sounds ordinary, being together with you is still a dream come true.
Zonder jou ik denk er maar niet aan zonder jou hoe meot dit verder gaan
I cannot imagine a future without you, and I fear what may happen without your presence in my life.
Want ik ben stapelgek op jou en vraag me af wat moet ik nou
I am head over heels in love with you and I question what I should do with these strong emotions.
Kom ga je mee, ja met me mee ik heb een reuze goed idee
Come with me, I have a great idea that we can do together.
Vanavond wil ik eens lekker met je dansen
Tonight, I desire to dance with you and enjoy our time together.
Vanavond gaan wij eens even uit de bol
Tonight, we will let loose and have a wild time.
Een samba of zo'n swingende lambada
We can dance to the rhythms of a samba or a lively lambada.
Zo'n feestje, nee echt niets is ons te dol
We can party like there's no tomorrow because anything is possible for us.
Vanavond gaan wij de bloemen buiten zetten
We will celebrate and have a good time like we never have before.
Vanavond dan worden al mijn dromen waar
Tonight, all my dreams will come true because I am with you.
Vanavond wil ik echt alles met je delen
I want to share everything with you tonight.
Dan zijn we toch voor een avond bij elkaar
Together for one evening, we can enjoy each other's company and make unforgettable memories.
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.