Perhaps most famously, Van Veen was the creator of the Alfred Jodocus Kwak children's animation series of worldwide fame. Van Veen is an ambassador for UNICEF Nederland and a founding member of Colombine, Stichting Alfred Jodocus Kwak, Stichting Roos, and the Herman van Veen Foundation. All of these foundations are active for children's rights. In 2004 he received the World Peace Flame, a symbol of peace, freedom, unity and truth, inspired by the eternal flame, burning at the residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Since 2005 Herman van Veen has been ambassador for the 'Music in the Middle East' foundation.
In the 1960s, Van Veen studied the violin, singing and theory of musical education at Utrecht Conservatory. His career as a recording artist started in 1968. Some of his biggest Dutch hits are Opzij (1979), Hilversum 3 (1984), Anne (1986), Zo vrolijk (1986), Toveren (1987) and Blauwe plekken (1990), but he very rarely performs them live anymore. Most of his theatre concerts focus on recent material, as there always is plenty of it.
Amsterdam's famous Carré theatre is Van Veen's 'second home': he has more than 600 headline Carré shows to his name.
Van Veen lives with his wife Gaetane Bouchez, a female dancer, in Soest, The Netherlands. He has four children from previous mariages.
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Herman van Veen Lyrics
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You find that all the words of kindness linger on
When she no longer needs you
She wakes up, she makes up
She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry
She no longer needs you
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years!
You want her, you need her
And yet you don't believe her when she said her love is dead
You think she needs you
And in her eyes you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years!
You stay home, she goes out
She says that long ago she knew someone but now he's gone
She doesn't need him
Your day breaks, your mind aches
There will be time when all the things she said will fil your head
You won't forget her
And in her eyes you see nothing
No sign of love behind the tears
Cried for no one
A love that should have lasted years!
The lyrics belong to the song titled "For No One" by The Beatles, which addresses the emotions of a man who has been left by the woman he loved. The opening lines reflect the man's deep despair and pain as he contemplates how the woman he cherished has grown so distant that she no longer needs him. He is left struggling with the words of kindness that he remembers but which no longer have any relevance to his situation.
As the song progresses, the man laments the loss of the deep love he once shared with the woman. He is left feeling rejected and unwanted, and he is unable to accept that the love he once felt has now died. Despite her protestations, he continues to believe that she needs him, which is evident in his refusal to let go of his feelings for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Your day breaks, your mind aches
Every day is a struggle, your thoughts consume you
You find that all the words of kindness linger on
Memories of happier times keep haunting you
When she no longer needs you
She has moved on and doesn't require your presence anymore
She wakes up, she makes up
She starts her day with a fresh spirit, covering her wounds with make-up
She takes her time and doesn't feel she has to hurry
She has left her past behind and lives life at her own pace
She no longer needs you
You are no longer a part of her life
And in her eyes you see nothing
You see no love or affection in her hollowness
No sign of love behind the tears
Even though she cries, it's not because of love anymore
Cried for no one
The tears that fall are meaningless; they don't carry any emotion
A love that should have lasted years!
A love that was supposed to be forever has come to an end
You want her, you need her
You still crave her affection and can't let go
And yet you don't believe her when she said her love is dead
You refuse to accept that the love is gone
You think she needs you
You still rely on the idea that she needs you
You stay home, she goes out
You're stuck at home, but she moves forward with her life
She says that long ago she knew someone but now he's gone
She's left her past behind, including you
She doesn't need him
She's realized that she doesn't need anyone to complete her
There will be time when all the things she said will fil your head
Sooner or later, you'll realize the truth in her words
You won't forget her
She'll always be a part of you, even if you're no longer a part of her life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HERMANNUS J. HERMAN VAN VEEN, TOM KOOPMAN
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