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.
Vraag Mij Niet Jou Te Vergeten
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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waarom, ik begrijp jou echt niet
waarom, kan jij niet even wachten
waarom, doe jij mij zo'n verdriet
refrain:
vraag mij niet jou te vergeten
zeg mij nu niet dat je gaatwaarom stap jij uit mijn leven
zijn wij voorgoed uitgepraat
vraag mij niet jou te vergeten
denk nog heel eventjes na
waarom, ben jij toch zo veranderd
waarom, nee ik ken jou niet terug
waarom, moet ineens alles anders
waarom, sla jij nu op de vlucht
refrain
refrain
denk nog heel eventjes na
The lyrics to Frans Bauer's song "Vraag Mij Niet Jou Te Vergeten" express the confusion and pain of a person who has been left by someone they love. The singer is struggling to understand why their partner has changed so suddenly and why they can't just wait for them. The repetition of "waarom" (why) throughout the song emphasizes the singer's confusion and desperation for answers. They plead with their partner not to ask them to forget them, and beg them to think things through before leaving for good.
The refrain repeats the title of the song, "vraag mij niet jou te vergeten" (don't ask me to forget you), and adds more questions to the mix. The singer wonders why their partner is stepping out of their life, and worries that they may never have a chance to talk things out. The last line of the refrain, "denk nog heel eventjes na" (just think a little while longer), adds a note of hope that their partner may reconsider and come back to them.
Overall, the song captures the emotional rollercoaster of a relationship ending suddenly and without explanation. The singer is left feeling hurt, confused, and desperate for answers, while their partner seems to have already moved on.
Line by Line Meaning
waarom, laat jij mij hier zo achter
Why are you leaving me behind?
waarom, ik begrijp jou echt niet
Why can't I understand you?
waarom, kan jij niet even wachten
Why can't you wait for me?
waarom, doe jij mij zo'n verdriet
Why are you causing me so much pain?
vraag mij niet jou te vergeten
Don't ask me to forget about you
zeg mij nu niet dat je gaat
Don't tell me you're leaving
waarom stap jij uit mijn leven
Why are you stepping out of my life?
zijn wij voorgoed uitgepraat
Are we done talking forever?
vraag mij niet jou te vergeten
Don't ask me to forget about you
denk nog heel eventjes na
Just think a little longer
waarom, ben jij toch zo veranderd
Why have you changed so much?
waarom, nee ik ken jou niet terug
Why can't I recognize you anymore?
waarom, moet ineens alles anders
Why does everything have to change all at once?
waarom, sla jij nu op de vlucht
Why are you running away now?
denk nog heel eventjes na
Just think a little longer
vraag mij niet jou te vergeten
Don't ask me to forget about you
denk nog heel eventjes na
Just think a little longer
Contributed by Isabella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.