Guus Meeuwis is a Dutch singer who mostly sings pop songs in Dutch. He was … Read Full Bio ↴Guus Meeuwis is a Dutch singer who mostly sings pop songs in Dutch. He was born in 1972 on the 23rd of March in the village Mariahout, close to Eindhoven in the south of the Netherlands. With his musical band Guus Meeuwis & Vagant he has had many hits in The Netherlands since the 90's. He had his breakthrough with Het is een nacht ('It is a night') in 1995. After the death of André Hazes, in 2004, he scored a hit with the cover of Geef Mij Je Angst ('Give me your fears'), resulting in his third number 1 single in the Netherlands.
The song brabant has been nominated as (new) provincional anthem.
In June 2009, Guus Meeuwis will perform in the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven for the fourth year in a row.

If you like this, may I recommend Andre Hazes version?
- Peter Papjes, Dutch Music Critic

PapjesUSA@hotmail.com

www.guusmeeuwis.nl

Zeeën Van Tijd
Guus Meeuwis Lyrics

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Wat is het hier druk
Er wordt teveel gezegd
Niemand die luistert
Ik wil met je weg
Naar een plek zonder woorden
Geen regen, geen spijt

Diep in de ogen

Een kruk bij het raam
Zwijgend verbonden
We beginnen er aan
Oh dagelijks de dagen
Eenvoudig geen strijd
Wij samen wij tweeën
En zeeën van tijd

Aan het einde van de wereld
Zit een café in de straat
In elkaar opgaan
En dat je weet hoe het gaat
Even in de ogen
Ik jou en jij mij
Wij samen wij tweeën
En zeeën van tijd

Jouw hand in mijn hand
Je hoort echt wat ik zeg
Zacht knijp je zomaar een aarzeling weg
Zo open, geen schaamte
Hoe lang was ik kwijt
Wij samen, wij tweeën
En zeeën van tijd

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Overall Meaning

In Guus Meeuwis's song Zeeën Van Tijd, the singer is feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of life and yearns for a quiet escape with a companion. The opening lines convey the sense of chaos, as the singer observes the noise and chatter around them. They feel frustrated that no one is listening, and long to leave and go to a place where words don't matter. The singer is seeking a deep connection with someone, and there is a sense of urgency in their desire to get away, to a place where they feel truly seen and heard.

The second verse describes the destination of this journey - a cafe at the end of the world where two people can lose themselves in each other, with no distractions. The singer emphasizes the importance of eye contact, and the intimacy it brings. There is a sense of newfound trust and vulnerability between the two people, as they let their guard down and communicate openly. The singer revels in this simplicity and lack of conflict, and cherishes the time they have alone together. The chorus repeats the idea of "zeeën van tijd," or "seas of time," evoking the idea that they have all the time in the world to enjoy each other's company.

Zeeën Van Tijd is ultimately a song about the power of connection and the desire for intimacy in a world that often feels disconnected and chaotic. The singer's yearning for a quiet escape with someone they trust is relatable to anyone who has felt overwhelmed by the noise of modern life. The song encourages us to cherish the moments of deep connection we have with others, and to make time for the people who matter most.

Line by Line Meaning

Wat is het hier druk
The environment around us is too noisy and busy.

Er wordt teveel gezegd
Too much is being said, but no one is listening.

Niemand die luistert
Nobody seems to be listening.

Ik wil met je weg
I want to escape from here with you.

Naar een plek zonder woorden
I want to go to a place where we don't need words to express ourselves.

Geen regen, geen spijt
A place where there is no sorrow, no regrets.

Diep in de ogen
Staring deeply into each other's eyes.

Een kruk bij het raam
We sit together, with a chair near the window.

Zwijgend verbonden
We feel an unspoken connection.

We beginnen er aan
We start our journey together.

Oh dagelijks de dagen
Every day passing by.