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.
Wat Ik Je Zeggen Wil
Frans Bauer Lyrics
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Op weg, maar waar naar toe
Zoekend naar n groot geluk
Al wist ik toen niet hoe
Maar toch heb ik jou gevonden
Ik denk nog heel vaak aan die dag
Stormen die wij goed doorstonden
Die hebben ons voorspoed gebracht
Refrein:
Wat ik je zo graag zeggen wil
Zeg ik met donkerrode rozen
Die ik voor jou heb uitgekozen
Met heel mij hart
Al lijkt dat nu niet eens zo veel
Ze zeggen meer dan 1000 woorden
Die jij zo graag van mij wilt horn
Diep uit mijn hart
Jaren vliegen snel voorbij
Stond de tijd maar stil
Eeuwig brandt de liefdesvlam
Alleen zijn is zo kil
Een blik heel diep in jouw ogen
Verraad aan mij wat jij echt voelt
Nooit heb jij mij nog bedrogen
En dat is het fijnste gevoel
Refrein (2x)
Ze zeggen meer dan 1000 woorden
Diep uit mijn hart
The lyrics of "Wat ik je zeggen wil" by Frans Bauer talk about the journey of the singer through life, in search of happiness without knowing how to find it. He expresses that he had to go through many storms, but ultimately he was able to find love and that changed everything. He now knows that he has found the happiness he was searching for. He then goes on to express his deep feelings for his partner through the symbolism of dark red roses, saying that they speak more than a thousand words ever could. He talks about the importance of always keeping the flame of love burning and how being alone is a cold feeling.
The lyrics are a beautiful expression of love and the journey of finding oneself. The lyrics aim to convey that the path to happiness is not always clear, but once found, it leads to a better life. The symbolism of the dark red roses adds depth and meaning to the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
k Dwaalde vaak door niemandsland
I often wandered through no man's land
Op weg, maar waar naar toe
On my way, but where to go
Zoekend naar n groot geluk
Searching for great happiness
Al wist ik toen niet hoe
Although I didn't know how back then
Maar toch heb ik jou gevonden
But still, I found you
Ik denk nog heel vaak aan die dag
I still often think of that day
Stormen die wij goed doorstonden
The storms we weathered well
Die hebben ons voorspoed gebracht
They brought us prosperity
Refrein:
Chorus:
Wat ik je zo graag zeggen wil
What I so badly want to tell you
Zeg ik met donkerrode rozen
I'm saying it with dark red roses
Die ik voor jou heb uitgekozen
That I've chosen just for you
Met heel mij hart
With all my heart
Al lijkt dat nu niet eens zo veel
Though it may not seem like much now
Ze zeggen meer dan 1000 woorden
They say more than 1,000 words
Die jij zo graag van mij wilt horn
That you so desperately want to hear from me
Diep uit mijn hart
Deep from my heart
Jaren vliegen snel voorbij
Years go by quickly
Stond de tijd maar stil
If only time could stand still
Eeuwig brandt de liefdesvlam
The flame of love burns forever
Alleen zijn is zo kil
Being alone is so cold
Een blik heel diep in jouw ogen
A deep look into your eyes
Verraad aan mij wat jij echt voelt
Reveals to me what you truly feel
Nooit heb jij mij nog bedrogen
You've never cheated on me
En dat is het fijnste gevoel
And that is the nicest feeling
Refrein (2x)
Chorus (2x)
Ze zeggen meer dan 1000 woorden
They say more than 1,000 words
Diep uit mijn hart
Deep from my heart
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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