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.
Waarom
Frans Bauer Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Jij leefde jouw leven, maar mij zag je niet
Maar toch bleef ik hopen, dacht, eens ziet ze het in
Maar ik ben er nu achter, ik hoef niet te wachten
Want dat heeft geen zin
refr.:
Waarom heb je mij verlaten, waarom ben jij weggegaanWas er dan niet meer te praten, waarom moest ik jou laten gaan
Alles lijkt nu veranderd, `t huis is leeg zonder jou
Alles is nu zo anders, jou vergeet ik niet gauw
Toch mis ik al jouw warmte, raak er niet aan gewend
Want jij was mijn leven, `k heb alles gegeven, zeg mij waar je bent
refr.
The lyrics to Frans Bauer's song "Zeg mij waarom" speak about a relationship that has ended and the feelings of heartache and confusion that come with it. The singer describes how they fought for the relationship, while the other person seemed oblivious to their efforts. Despite this, the singer held onto hope, thinking that eventually, the other person would realize their mistakes. However, they have now come to the realization that they don't need to wait anymore because it is futile.
The chorus focuses on the singer's questions about why the other person left and why they couldn't have resolved their issues through communication. They express how everything has changed since the person's departure, with their home feeling empty without them. Though life is now different, the singer can't forget about the warmth and love they once shared, finding it difficult to adjust to their absence. They acknowledge that the other person was their entire life and that they gave everything to the relationship. The singer longs to know where the person is now, highlighting their longing, confusion, and the lingering emotions that haven't subsided.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik heb gevochten, maar jij kon dat niet
I tried my best to fight for our relationship, but you didn't have the strength or willingness to do the same
Jij leefde jouw leven, maar mij zag je niet
You were living your own life, completely unaware of my presence and needs
Maar toch bleef ik hopen, dacht, eens ziet ze het in
Despite everything, I held onto hope, thinking that one day you would realize the importance of our relationship
Maar ik ben er nu achter, ik hoef niet te wachten
But now I've come to the realization that I don't need to wait for you anymore
Want dat heeft geen zin
Because it's pointless and fruitless
Waarom heb je mij verlaten, waarom ben jij weggegaan
Why did you abandon me? Why did you choose to leave?
Was er dan niet meer te praten, waarom moest ik jou laten gaan
Was there no chance for us to talk things through? Why did I have to let you go?
Alles lijkt nu veranderd, `t huis is leeg zonder jou
Everything seems different now, the house feels empty without you
Alles is nu zo anders, jou vergeet ik niet gauw
Everything has changed so much, but I won't easily forget you
Toch mis ik al jouw warmte, raak er niet aan gewend
Still, I miss your warmth and can't get used to its absence
Want jij was mijn leven, `k heb alles gegeven, zeg mij waar je bent
Because you were my whole life, I gave everything to you, so tell me, where are you now?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jootjemeijer
Weer heel erg mooi 👌🏻
@angelalion8182
Erg mooie clip bij een zo herkenbaar nummer 👍💖
@janvanweerden8624
heel mooi nummer Frans
@TD5271
Wat heb je toch een unieke, warme stem. Mooi ;-)
@richard8915
Frans Bauers wat een geweldige man bent u, Ik had u ontmoet in Gorinchem. U nam de tijd voor een gesprek met mijn vriendin en mij. U gaf ons een foto met handtekening voor mijn moeder haar verjaardag. Heel erg bedankt. Mijn moeder heeft hem mooi ingelijst. en wij hadden de tijd van ons leven
@richard8915
Echt super tof. Danku wel
@tygertje59
Wow!!
@coar3683
nou dit komt wel even binnen Frans wat een prachtig nummer iedereen moet wel aan een dierbare denken bij dit nummer die er niet meer is ik verloor mijn grote lief ruim 4 jaar geleden na 38 jaar samen en geloof me het valt niet mee maar deze cd is top ondanks de tranen kan ik hier enorm van genieten dank je wel.
@dannyb.l.o412
top
@TheMVable
prachtig nummer, Frans!