Helmut Lotti (born October 22, 1969 as Helmut Lotigiers) is a Belgian popul… Read Full Bio ↴Helmut Lotti (born October 22, 1969 as Helmut Lotigiers) is a Belgian popular singer. He began his singing career with a visual and singing style in an obvious imitation of Elvis Presley, and was described as "De Nieuwe Elvis" (in Dutch) or "The New Elvis". His first two albums were Vlaamse Nachten (i.e. Flemish Nights, 1990) and Alles Wat Ik Voel (i.e. All That I Feel, 1992). After a few more albums, he changed direction in 1995 with the first of what became a long series of "Helmet Lotti Goes Classic" albums, with proved to increase his popularity.
these albums are, Goes Classic (1995) Goes Classic II (1996) Goes Classic III (1997) And stopped in 1998 with The Final edition and a christmas album, A Classical Christmas with. Both recorded live in the same church.
Since 1999 he has also dabbled in Latino and World music.
His albums following his departure from The Goes Classic series, but usually with The Golden Symphonic Orchestra,include.
Out Of Africa. (1999)
Romantic. ( 1999 Non orchestral.)
Latino Classics. ( 2000)
Romantic 2 (2000 Non orchestral.)
Goes Classic, The Red Album. ( 2000 Re recording of the 1995 orginal, with the loss of several songs.)
Latino Love Songs (2001)
My Tribute To The King. ( 2002)
Pop Classics In Symphony. (2003)
From Russia With Love.(2004)
The Crooners. ( 2006 Double album.)

The Goes Classic albums lost their numerical denominators, and were retitled,Goes Classic The Red Album,
Goes Classic The Blue album and Goes Classic The Castle Album, respectivley. The other titles are still in effect.
The above discography is for the European issues. The International versions are some what more muddeld and confusing.

Oddly enough the majority of his discography is availble on DVD except The Final Edition, which thus far has only been issued on VHS.
The DVD of Goes Classic The Red Album, is a new concert shot in Brussels in 2003, omitting 2 songs from the orginal 1995 version. The majority (40 minutes) of the orginal 60 minute, 1995 concert shot in Antwerp, is included with this version, omittting 6 songs.
the other goes classic dvd's are direct transfers of the orginals issued on vhs
He does volunteer work as an ambassador for UNICEF. Lotti has vowed to take part in the 0110 concerts against racism and extreme right, organised by Tom Barman.

Why Don't You
Helmut Lotti Lyrics

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I really have to show you
I am so glad I know you
Now we are saying goodbyes
I'm not ashamed to cry
But God knows the reason why
You have to leave

I don't know you must move on

I don't know why but all though you'll be
Gone
You'll stay with me eternally
And wherever you are
Even tough we're apart
You will be in my heart

I wish I'd known you longer
I wish I'd felt you stronger
You got so much out of life
That's why you were able to give
That's why you were able to live
A life with love

I don't know why fate's unfair
I don't know why they need you up there
You have to leave and I will grieve
But I wish you my best

Because that's what you gave
And that's what will last

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song, "I really have to show you, I am so glad I know you," suggest that the singer is expressing appreciation for someone they have known and spent time with. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this person is leaving, and the singer is acknowledging that they will miss them. The line "I'm not ashamed to cry" conveys the deep sadness that the singer feels. While they don't know exactly why this person must go, the singer expresses a belief that they will never truly be gone from their heart. The line "You have to leave" could refer to various reasons, such as a breakup, a friend moving away or a loved one passing away.

The chorus, "I don't know why fate's unfair, I don't know why they need you up there," tackles the difficult topic of why bad things happen to good people. It captures a sense of bewilderment and sadness over losing someone who was dear to them. The singer acknowledges that they will grieve, but ultimately wishes the person the best because that's all they ever gave.

Line by Line Meaning

I really have to show you
I feel an urgency to express myself to you

I am so glad I know you
I am grateful for having the opportunity to know you

Now we are saying goodbyes
We are parting ways

I'm not ashamed to cry
I am unashamedly expressing my emotions

But God knows the reason why
There is a reason for this parting that only God knows

You have to leave
You must depart

I don't know you must move on
I do not know the reason for your departure, but you must continue on your path

I don't know why but all though you'll be
I do not understand the reason for your leaving, but despite this fact

Gone
You will no longer be here

You'll stay with me eternally
Your memory will remain with me forever

And wherever you are
No matter where you go