Herman Brood (born Zwolle, The Netherlands, 05 November 1946; died Amsterda… Read Full Bio ↴Herman Brood (born Zwolle, The Netherlands, 05 November 1946; died Amsterdam, 11 July 2001) was a Dutch rock and roll musician, painter and media personality.

After playing piano in Cuby + Blizzards and several other bands since 1964, Brood started his own group, Herman Brood & His Wild Romance, in 1977. The band had their first hit single, Saturday Night, in 1978. It was taken from their best known and most succesful studio album, 1978's Shpritsz. A a live band, the leather-clad Wild Romance took The Netherlands (and Germany) by storm.

But even more than his music, it was his outspoken statements in the press about sex and drug use that brought Herman Brood into the public arena in The Netherlands. In the early 1980s he was romantically involved with the German artist, Nina Hagen, with whom he appeared in the film Cha Cha. Brood relished the media attention and became the most famous hard drug user in the Netherlands. In the 1990s he took up painting and soon became more successful as a painter athan he was as a musician (for a rock musician as legendary as Herman Brood, his studio LPs after 1980 sold remarkably poorly).

Brood swore off most drugs, reducing his drug use to alcohol and a daily shot of speed. Sadly (and ironically), this healthier lifestyle turned him into a vulnerable man almost overnight. He decided to take matters into his own hands and committed suicide: on 11 July 2001 he jumped off the roof of the Amsterdam Hilton hotel, at aged of 54.

Close friend, Bart Chabot, wrote about Brood's life in a string of biographies: "Broodje gezond", "Broodje halfom", "Brood en spelen" and "Broodje springlevend". Admirer, Black Francis, recorded a studio album (Bluefinger) as a tribute to Herman Brood.

EYES
Herman Brood & His Wild Romance Lyrics

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She came along
a feelin' hit me o so strong
I knew something was wrong
in my head

We did our thing
never suspected a thing
wedding bells were about to ring

in my head

She gazed up at me
& the answer was plain to see
since I saw the light in y'r eyes

I tried to run
I knew it wouldn't help me none

I could never ever love someone
Like you

Overall Meaning

The song "Eyes" by Herman Brood & His Wild Romance is about a person who falls in love at first sight but is aware that their feelings are not reciprocated. The lyrics reflect the emotion and confusion that comes with realizing that the person you've fallen for will never see you the same way. The opening lines describe the unexpected arrival of the woman who captures the singer's heart, making him aware that something is out of place in his head. He then narrates how their casual relationship develops, unbeknownst to him, into something more significant. The chorus of the song portrays the singer trying to deny his feelings of love, but they continue to grow stronger with each passing moment.

The woman's gaze into his eyes unlocks a realization in him that his feelings are real, but unfortunately, she does not return the sentiment. The singer then tries to flee from this reality, knowing that he could never love anyone like her. The lyrics of the song are delivered with the traditional Brood flair, which includes his signature gravelly vocals, pop-rock melodies that are irresistible and an irreverent attitude.

Line by Line Meaning

She came along
A girl entered my life unexpectedly

a feelin' hit me o so strong
I experienced a strong emotional reaction upon meeting her

I knew something was wrong
I sensed that something wasn't quite right

in my head
These feelings were all internal

We did our thing
We developed a relationship

never suspected a thing
I didn't see any red flags

wedding bells were about to ring
I thought we were headed towards marriage

in my head
This was all a fantasy in my mind

She gazed up at me
She looked at me with affection

& the answer was plain to see
It was clear that she felt strongly about me

since I saw the light in y'r eyes
I was attracted to her and saw a spark of something special in her eyes