The Hermes House Band (HHB) is a band of the student society Hermes establi… Read Full Bio ↴The Hermes House Band (HHB) is a band of the student society Hermes established in 1984 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The band became famous in 1994 in both the Netherlands and Belgium with their cover of the hit single "I will survive" by Gloria Gaynor from 1979. Later the song was sold all over the world with more than 2.5 million sellings. From the band's establishment onward, a member of the band that finishes his/her study has to leave the band immediately. Currently the band has about 75 former members.

The "I will survive" cover was used as a stadium tune for many sports events, including the also Rotterdam based football club Feyenoord Rotterdam. As of today the song is still played for each and every goal scored by Feyenoord in their own stadium. In 1998 the single scored a mega hit in Germany and singer Judith Ansems was asked to promote the song there. The band got a local contract at record label Polydor and alongside Ansems, former singers Job Wijlacker and Robin Maas were asked to record other singles in Germany under the name HHB International. Several of these other singles were also released in the Netherlands, such as "Country roads" and "Que sera, sera". In 2001, HHB created another world wide hit with DJ Ötzi. The cover of "Life is Life" of the band Opus reached the 2nd position in the French charts.

After winning the WorldCup, the French Footballteam sang 'lalala" while visiting president Macron with the Golden Trophee. Because of the success of the French Footballteam, the song "I Will Survive (lalala) reached the #1 position in the French Charts.

In their 25 year history, the Hermes House Band has released more than 25 albums and singles.

Rhythm Of The Night
Hermes House Band Lyrics

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This is the rhythm of the night
This is the rhythm of the night

You put some joy upon my face
Oh sunshine in an empty place
Take me to turn to and babe I'll make you stay

Oh I can ease you of your pain

Feel you give me love again
Round and round we go, each time I hear you say

This is the rhythm of the night
The night, oh yeah
The rhythm of the night

This is the rhythm of the night
My life, oh yeah
The rhythm of the night

Won't you teach me how to love and learn
There'll be nothing left for me to yearn
Think of me and burn and let me hold your hand

I don't wanna face the world in tears
Please think again I'm on my knees
Sing that song to me
No reason to repent

I know you wanna say it

This is the rhythm of the night
The night, oh yeah
The rhythm of the night

This is the rhythm of the night
My life, oh yeah
The rhythm of the night

This is the rhythm of the night
The night, oh yeah
The rhythm of the night

This is the rhythm of the night
My life, oh yeah
The rhythm of the night

This is the rhythm of the night
The night, oh yeah
The rhythm of the night

This is the rhythm of the night
My life, oh yeah

The rhythm of the night
(Repeat till fade)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hermes House Band's "Rhythm of the Night" exude a feeling of joy and positivity. The song is a feel-good track with an upbeat tempo that makes the listener want to dance. The singer expresses their excitement and the pleasure that the rhythm of the night brings to them. They say that the rhythm of the night brings joy upon their face and sunshine in an empty place. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has found someone who they can turn to and who they want to make stay. They claim that they can ease their lover's pain and that their lover can make them feel loved again.

The song's chorus repeats the phrase "This is the rhythm of the night" several times, emphasizing the joy and excitement that the rhythm brings to listeners. The lyrics also suggest that the singer wants to learn how to love and that they have found someone who they want to hold hands with. The song ends with the singer's plea to their lover not to leave them and to sing the song to them again. The overall effect of the lyrics is to create an uplifting, joyful feeling of celebration and love.

Line by Line Meaning

This is the rhythm of the night
The music and energy of tonight is unique and special.

You put some joy upon my face
You have brought happiness into my life.

Oh sunshine in an empty place
You have filled the emptiness in my life with warmth and happiness.

Take me to turn to and babe I'll make you stay
If you need someone to rely on, I will be there for you.

Oh I can ease you of your pain
I can help you overcome your struggles and sadness.

Feel you give me love again
You make me feel loved and alive again.

Round and round we go, each time I hear you say
We keep going in circles, but I am comforted when I hear you speak.

This is the rhythm of the night
The music and energy of tonight is unique and special.

The night, oh yeah
The night is full of life and excitement.

The rhythm of the night
The music and energy of tonight is unique and special.

This is the rhythm of the night
The music and energy of tonight is unique and special.

My life, oh yeah
The excitement and energy of tonight is a major part of my life.

The rhythm of the night
The music and energy of tonight is unique and special.

Won't you teach me how to love and learn
Please show me how to love and grow as a person.

There'll be nothing left for me to yearn
If you teach me what I need to learn, I will not need anything else.

Think of me and burn and let me hold your hand
When you think of me, let it be with passion, and let me be close to you.

I don't wanna face the world in tears
I do not want to be sad and alone in the world.

Please think again I'm on my knees
Please reconsider your decision, I am begging you.

Sing that song to me
Please sing that special song that reminds us of our love.

No reason to repent
There is no need to regret anything in our relationship.

I know you wanna say it
I am aware that you have something important to tell me.