This album features, amongst others, the Dutch top 10 hits "Belgiƫ (Is Er Leven Op Pluto)" and "Vriendschap". Later that same year Henk & Henk issue a double A-sided Christmas single. An English version of "Belgiƫ" is recorded (now entitled "Luxembourg"), but Het Goede Doel only keeps scoring hits in the Dutch charts with songs like "Gijzelaar" and "Ik Dans Dus Ik Besta". The sophomore album "Tempo Doeloe" (1983) and its folow-up "Mooi & Onverslijtbaar" (1986) both sell well, but it seems Het Goede Doel is well past its commercial peak by the late 80s. That is, until the release of the 1988 duet album "Iedereen Is Anders". One of the songs of that album ("Alles Kan Een Mens Gelukkig Maken" featuring vocals by RenƩ Froger) became a single and ended up at the top position of the Dutch Top 40. But the end is near for Het Goede Doel and the band splits in 1991. Temming and Westbroek each record solo albums with minor success.
Het Goede Doel reforms in 2001 for a number of shows, a compilation album ("Geef De Mensen Wat Ze Willen", also released as a 4-disc box set) and a final single; "Alle Mensen Wonen Op De Aarde". On April 15th, 2008, Het Goed Doel releases a free download-only album called "Gekkenwerk". The album is sponsored by IT-Staffing and all money made with a benefit concert related to this album goes to Viafrica, a project aimed at IT education in sub-Sahara Africa. The album gets a full physical release in the autumn of 2008, coinciding with the winter 2008-2009 theatre tour in The Netherlands and Flanders. On Saturday April 11th, 2009, Het Goede Doel gives a three-and-a-half hour concert at Ahoy' stadium in Rotterdam, featuring guest performances by Alderliefste, Frank Boeijen, Gruppo Sportivo, De Kast, radio DJ Ruud de Wild and Tim Akkerman, former lead singer of rock band Di-rect.
Belgie
Het Goede Doel Lyrics
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ik kan niet naar duitsland
kan niet naar duitsland
daar zijn ze zo streng
waar ken ik heen
ik kan niet naar chili
kan niet naar chili
daar doen ze zo eng
k wil niet wonen in koeweit
want koeweit dat is me te heet
en wat amerika betreft
dan landt de stad niet echt
waar kan ik heen
wil niet naar noord-ierland
niet naar noord-ierland
daar gaat alles stuk
waar kan ik heen
ik kan niet naar china
wil niet naar china
dat is me te druk
k wil niet wonen in schotland
wat schotland dat is me te nat
en de u.s.s.s.r
dat gaat me net tever
is er leven op pluto
kun je dansen op de maan
is der een plaats tussen de sterren
waar ik heen kan gaan
is er leven op pluto
kun je dansen op de maan
is der een plaats tussen de sterren
waar ik heen kan gaan
k heb getwijfeld over belgie
omdat iedereen daar lacht
k heb getwijfeld over belgie
want dat taaltje is zo zacht
ik stond zelfs in dubio
maar ik nam geen enkel risico
k heb getwijfeld over belgie
het stond zelfs in dubio
maar ik nam geen enkel risico
k heb getwijfeld over belgie
belgieeeee
belgieeeee
belgieeeee
belgieeeee
is er leven op pluto
kun je dansen op de maan
is der een plaats tussen de sterren
waar ik heen kan gaan
is er leven op pluto
kun je dansen op de maan
is der een plaats tussen de sterren
waar ik heen kan gaan
The lyrics of Het Goede Doel's song Belgiƫ describe a person who is struggling to find a place to live, as they reject various countries for different reasons. The first stanza mentions Germany and Chile, both of which are rejected due to their perceived strictness and scariness, respectively. The second stanza includes Kuwait and America as undesirable places to live, with Kuwait being too hot and America not feeling like a real city. The third stanza mentions Northern Ireland and China, with Northern Ireland being too troubled and China being too crowded. The fourth stanza expresses dissatisfaction with Scotland and the USSR, Scotland being too wet and the USSR being too far away. Finally, the chorus repeats the phrase "k heb getwijfeld over Belgiƫ" which translates to "I have doubted about Belgium". Although the singer has concerns about living in Belgium due to its soft language and the fact that everyone seems to be laughing, they ultimately decide that it is the best choice for them.
The lyrics of Belgiƫ can be interpreted in different ways. On the one hand, they could be seen as an expression of wanderlust, as the singer rejects many different countries and expresses a desire to explore the universe. On the other hand, the lyrics could be seen as a commentary on the limitations of human existence, as there is no perfect place to live and even the stars may not offer a suitable destination. In this way, the song could be seen as a reflection on the human condition, and our desire to find a place where we truly belong.
Line by Line Meaning
waar kan ik heen
The singer is uncertain where to go and is seeking advice.
ik kan niet naar duitsland
The singer cannot go to Germany because of strict rules or restrictions.
daar zijn ze zo streng
The singer believes that the authorities in Germany are too strict for their liking.
waar ken ik heen
The artist is still unsure where to go and is asking the same question again.
ik kan niet naar chili
The artist eliminates Chile as an option due to its scary reputation.
daar doen ze zo eng
The singer believes that Chile is a dangerous country.
k wil niet wonen in koeweit
The singer dislikes living in Kuwait due to its hot weather.
want koeweit dat is me te heet
The artist considers the weather in Kuwait too hot for them to tolerate.
en wat amerika betreft
The artist is considering the possibility of going to America but is not convinced.
dan landt de stad niet echt
The artist believes that the American city environment does not appeal to them.
wil niet naar noord-ierland
The singer dislikes living in Northern Ireland due to high crime rates and instability.
daar gaat alles stuk
The artist believes that Northern Ireland is consistently in chaos.
ik kan niet naar china
The singer eliminates China as an option due to its crowded nature.
dat is me te druk
The singer dislikes densely populated areas and believes China is too crowded for them.
k wil niet wonen in schotland
The singer dislikes living in Scotland because it rains too much.
wat schotland dat is me te nat
The artist considers the weather in Scotland to be too rainy and unappealing.
en de u.s.s.s.r
The artist is contemplating the possibility of living in the USSR.
dat gaat me net tever
The idea of living in the USSR is too extreme for the singer.
is er leven op pluto
The singer contemplates the possibility of extraterrestrial life and wonders if such life forms exist on Pluto.
kun je dansen op de maan
The artist envisions the possibility of dancing on the moon and considers a life outside of Earth.
is der een plaats tussen de sterren
The artist questions the feasibility of inhabiting a place amid stars and constellations.
waar ik heen kan gaan
The artist is continuously seeking and exploring the idea of finding a new place to live.
k heb getwijfeld over belgie
The singer has considered the possibility of living in Belgium.
omdat iedereen daar lacht
The artist believes that life in Belgium is characterized by joy and laughter.
want dat taaltje is zo zacht
Belgian language appeals to the singer because of its soft accent and dialect.
ik stond zelfs in dubio
The singer was uncertain about moving to Belgium.
maar ik nam geen enkel risico
The singer decided to take no risks and chose to live in Belgium.
belgieeeee
The artist expresses excitement and joy about choosing Belgium as their new home.
is er leven op pluto
The artist continues contemplation about the possibility of extraterrestrial life and wonders if there is life on Pluto.
kun je dansen op de maan
The singer again explores the idea of dancing on the moon.
is der een plaats tussen de sterren
The singer again questions the possibility of living in a place amid stars and constellations.
waar ik heen kan gaan
The artist remains curious about finding a new home and seeking new adventures.
Contributed by Caleb T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leonardo Cavalcante
Synth-pop holandĆŖs muito bom. SaudaƧƵes do Brasil.
ZAOUWV
Verdade ā¦Belgica!
Sjors
Dit nummer verveeld nooit. Grandioos goede doel.
Julius ter Haar
Dit lied is na afgelopen verkiezingen weer relevanter dan ooit!
dutch techtrance collective
Geweldige plaat, n geweldige clip ook.
Bastiaan Zijlstra
Die baspartij!! Door Stephan Wienjus? Heerlijk!!
Maurice Schouten
Inderdaad heerlijk
Maurice Schouten
Prachtige dance moves van Westbroek
Patrick Hendrickx
Jaaaa, ik lach me suf. Wel cool!
Jay Jay Ģs guitarcorner
Leukste NederpopbandĀ 3 geweldige lp's