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.
Viva Holiday
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Naar de flamingo, amor en de zon
Ik heb mijn hart aan het zuiden verloren
Al wist ik dat ik niet blijven kon
En elke avond die Spaanse gitaren
Die zette mij steeds weer in vuur en vlam
Dus af en toe maar een duik in het water
Dan koelde je af want wat moet je danEn was het feest afgelopen
Dan gingen we verder onder een luidkeels gezang
Refrein:
E viva holiday
Het strand, de zon en zee
Ik voel me hier happy voor een week of twee
E viva holiday
Het weer dat zit ons mee
Het land van amore Espania ole
Refrein
Tussen de middag hield ik een siesta
Want anders hield ik het echt niet meer vol
De hele avond en nachten fiesta
Even lekker gewoon uit je bol
De senorita's met gitzwarte haren
Die waren een en al temperament
Zo'n Spaanse schone die brengt je totaal in extase
Je voelt je een hele vent
Het is als in al mijn dromen
Ik voel me gelukkig dat ik hier in Spanje ben
Refrein (2x)
The lyrics to Frans Bauer's song Viva Holiday depict the singer reminiscing about his summer vacation in Spain. He explains how he fell in love with the south of Spain, with its beautiful beaches, flamenco dancing, warm sun and passionate music. Every night, the sound of the Spanish guitars ignited his spirit and he found himself unable to resist the allure of the music. Even when he needed to cool off in the water, he couldn't help but jump back onto the dance floor when the music started up again. The singer describes how he would take a siesta at lunchtime to recharge his battery for the all-night fiestas that were sure to come.
The song also touches on romance, with the singer describing the beautiful, dark-haired senoritas who were full of passion and fire. In their company, he felt like a true man, and he was grateful for the happiness he found in Spain. The song exudes pure joy, and the chorus repeats “E viva holiday” several times, reminding listeners of the wonders of love, warm weather, and relaxation.
Overall, the lyrics to Viva Holiday evoke the image of a carefree and joyful holiday in the beautiful, exotic south of Spain, where the music and the romance never stop.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik ging dit jaar op vakantie naar Spanje
I went on vacation to Spain this year
Naar de flamingo, amor en de zon
To the flamingo, love, and the sun
Ik heb mijn hart aan het zuiden verloren
I lost my heart to the south
Al wist ik dat ik niet blijven kon
Although I knew I couldn't stay
En elke avond die Spaanse gitaren
And every evening those Spanish guitars
Die zette mij steeds weer in vuur en vlam
They set me on fire every time
Dus af en toe maar een duik in het water
So just take a dip in the water every now and then
Dan koelde je af want wat moet je dan
To cool off, what else can you do
En was het feest afgelopen
And when the party was over
Dan gingen we verder onder een luidkeels gezang
We continued with loud singing
E viva holiday
And long live the holiday
Het strand, de zon en zee
The beach, the sun, and the sea
Ik voel me hier happy voor een week of twee
I feel happy here for a week or two
Het weer dat zit ons mee
The weather is on our side
Het land van amore Espania ole
The country of love, Spain, ole
Tussen de middag hield ik een siesta
At midday, I took a siesta
Want anders hield ik het echt niet meer vol
Otherwise, I couldn't handle it anymore
De hele avond en nachten fiesta
The whole evening and night, a party
Even lekker gewoon uit je bol
Just letting loose
De senorita's met gitzwarte haren
The ladies with jet black hair
Die waren een en al temperament
They were all full of warmth and passion
Zo'n Spaanse schone die brengt je totaal in extase
Such a Spanish beauty brings you into a state of ecstasy
Je voelt je een hele vent
You feel like a man
Het is als in al mijn dromen
It's like in all of my dreams
Ik voel me gelukkig dat ik hier in Spanje ben
I feel lucky to be here in Spain
Refrein (2x)
Chorus (2x)
Writer(s): RINY MARINUS JOH SCHREIJENBERG, EMILE BERNARD E HARTKAMP, ANNA G W DIANE THEUNISSEN
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