Frans Bauer was born in Roosendaal, The Netherlands, on 30 December 1973. He is … 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.

Vandaag Is Mijn Dag
Frans Bauer Lyrics

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ja, vandaag is weer zo'n dag
dat ik opsta met een lach
denk maar even niet aan morgen
want vandaag dat is mijn dag

ik geef het eerlijk toe
soms ben ik wel wat moe
en zelfs de zon die schijnt voor mij niet meer

dan denk ik even na
ga mijn dromen achterna
ik kijk dan anders op het leven neer

ja, vandaag is weer zo'n dag
dat ik opsta met een lach
denk maar even niet aan morgen
want vandaag dat is mijn dag

het is altijd wel wat
dan dit en dan weer dat
soms trek ik mij daat iets teveel van aan
je doet het toch nooit goed
omdat alles anders moet
maar laat mij nu maar mijn eigen gang maar gaan

ja, vandaag is weer zo'n dag
dat ik opsta met een lach
denk maar even niet aan morgen
want vandaag dat is mijn dag

ja, vandaag is weer zo'n dag
dat ik opsta met een lach
denk maar even niet aan morgen
want vandaag dat is mijn dag

ja, vandaag is weer zo'n dag
dat ik opsta met een lach
denk maar even niet aan morgen
want vandaag dat is mijn dag

denk maar even niet aan morgen
want vandaag dat is mijn dag

Overall Meaning

Frans Bauer's song "Vandaag Is Mijn Dag" is an uplifting and motivational song that speaks about living for today and not worrying about tomorrow. The lyrics describe waking up with a smile, forgetting about any tiredness, and choosing to pursue dreams instead of being discouraged by life's challenges. The song acknowledges that life can be difficult at times, and there will always be something to worry about. Still, the singer's positive attitude and determination to live in the present inspire listeners to do the same.

The repeated chorus emphasizes the message of the song, "Ja, vandaag is weer zo'n dag, dat ik opsta met een lach. Denk maar even niet aan morgen, want vandaag dat is mijn dag" which translates to "Yes, today is one of those days, that I wake up with a smile. Don't think about tomorrow, because today is my day." Overall, this song is a reminder to enjoy life and embrace every day's opportunities.

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Interesting Facts
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