In 1985 he was on the show: The Soundmixshow by Henny Huisman. Thanks to this act he had gained popularity. In 1988 he was the Dutch artist for the Eurovision Song Contest singing "Shangri-La". 'Ticket to the tropics' and 'No More Boleros' are one of the most famous songs by him and also #1 hits in The Netherlands. He also worked together with Gordon and Rene Froger. He recently came with a new album 'Maak Me Gek' wich is a huge succes in The Netherlands. His new singles 'Maak Me Gek' & 'Blijf Bij Mij (ft. Andre Hazes)' went straight to #1 (in the Mega Top 50).
No More Boleros
Gerard Joling Lyrics
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There´s an empty place
Where your Love filled my life
And I know
That a part of you will always be
a part of me
One summer night
That won´t arrive
How can it be
In a world without your eyes
To look at me
No more boleros
No more nights
To dance the dance of love
Only lonely hearts
No more boleros
I hear the song
And your arms always
Made me feel so warm
Now you´re gone
I´ll be dancing on alone
No more boleros
No more nights
To dance the dance of love
Only lonely hearts
No more boleros
The lyrics to Gerard Joling’s “No More Boleros” are a poignant representation of the aftereffects of a heartbreak. The singer confesses the existence of an empty space in their life where their ex-lover’s love used to fill. The immediate feeling of loss and the knowledge that despite the separation, a part of the ex-lover will permanently remain a part of them, is a powerful presence in the song. The singer then mentions a summer night filled with wishes that may never come true, emphasizing how the loss of a person can also mean the loss of hope.
The most significant part of the lyrics is the metaphor of Boleros. Bolero is a dance, and in the context of the song, it symbolizes the relationship between the singer and the ex-lover. Boleros were a passionate dance often danced by couples moving intimately together. The loss of the love symbolizes the end of the dance, and hence, "No more boleros." Despite hearing the music and feeling the urge to dance, the singer knows they will have to dance alone. The final lines convey a sense of finality and resignation- "Only lonely hearts, no more boleros."
Line by Line Meaning
What can I say
I cannot find the words to express how I feel
There's an empty place
A void exists where your love used to be
Where your Love filled my life
You brought meaning and joy into my existence
And I know
I have accepted the reality
That a part of you will always be
You will always leave a special imprint on my life
a part of me
Your memories and the impact you made will stay with me forever
One summer night
A specific moment in time
And the sky is full of wishes
The world is full of dreams and aspirations
That won't arrive
Many dreams never come true
How can it be
I struggle to understand
In a world without your eyes
Without your presence, the world seems dull and uninteresting
To look at me
Without you, nothing seems to make sense
No more boleros
The time for dancing in a loving embrace is over
No more nights
There will be no more fun-filled evenings together
To dance the dance of love
Our days of romantically dancing together are over
Only lonely hearts
We are left with only loneliness for company
I hear the song
The music reminds me of you
And your arms always
Your loving embrace
Made me feel so warm
You made me feel safe and loved
Now you're gone
You are no longer with me
I'll be dancing on alone
I have to now dance by myself
No more boleros
The time of our intimate dances is over
No more nights
Our nights of love and intimacy have passed by
To dance the dance of love
We can no longer enjoy our romantic rhythm
Only lonely hearts
We are left with only sadness in our hearts
No more boleros
Our days of dancing romantically are over.
Contributed by Ruby P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paulo Veras
34 anos depois e essa música continuna a nos emocionar. É um clássico! Quem em 2023 continua ouvindo e se emocionando com Gerard Joling?
Cecilia Cardias
Eu aqui emocionada
margarida moreira
Eu amiga, sou apaixonada por esses tipos de músicas, agora nesse momento estou em um consultório médico e aproveitando qualquer minuto para ouvir essa música linda.
Hoje dia 09/ 01/2023
Com muita saudade.
Boa tarde 😘🌷
Riana Riana
I do
Jandre luiz
Tema da novela Top Model
Eva Maria Goda
Eu ❤ ouvi-la linda eterna. Mora no meu.
❤ 👏👏💐🍎❤👍
Sandra de Jesus
Música maravilhosa ainda com um trecho do Bolero de Ravel ❤❤❤
arletemaria garcia
Estou com 71anos coração de 30, essa música me transporta para minha juventude, tempo que não volta mais ❤️❤️❤️
Raymond Alfonso
Music, songs brings us back in time or it makes us younger forever. Love to all music lovers and those who are loved by music🎶
MARIZIA SOUSA PINTO
Eu também emociono!
Como é linda!💓👏👏👏🌻🥀🌹🌾