This album features, amongst others, the Dutch top 10 hits "België (Is Er Leven Op Pluto)" and "Vriendschap". Later that same year Henk & Henk issue a double A-sided Christmas single. An English version of "België" 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 René 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.
Windstil
Het Goede Doel Lyrics
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Haal jij je schouders op, woorden zijn zoek
Wanneer hoor ik je weer schreeuwen, zie ik tranen in je ogen
Zelfs "ik hou van jou" klinkt als een vloek
'T Is windstil, 't is windstil
'T Werd windstil, 't is windstil
Als ik 's nachts bij je in bed kruip, om je warmte weer te voelen
Wanneer dromen wij weer samen, worden wij opnieuw magneten
Wanneer sta je weer in brand, voel ik je hart
'T Is windstil, 't is windstil
'T Werd windstil, 't is windstil
De storm is gaan liggen, de dam is bezweken
De strijd is gestreden, de spanning geweken
'T Werd windstil
Windstil
'T Werd windstil
Windstil
'T Is windstil
The lyrics of Het Goede Doel's song "Windstil" portrays a sense of distant and strained communication between a couple. The singer of the song returns home late at night and realizes he has forgotten to bring back dinner. His partner responds with a shrug and they struggle to find the right words to communicate. The singer then expresses his longing for his partner to express herself and show her emotions, even if they are negative. Despite his love for her, the communication between them becomes difficult with the sound of the wind becoming a metaphor for their struggles. The lyrics describe a longing for the wind to stop and the air to be still, so that they can understand each other.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on being alone in a bed next to his partner. Despite his proximity, he still feels emotionally disconnected from her. He longs for them to dream together again and be drawn to each other like magnets. The song ends with a sense of relief as the storm and the tension have vanished. The couple has finally come to terms with their communication issues and are able to reach a state of calm.
Overall, "Windstil" is a poignant and introspective song about the struggles of communication in a relationship. The lyrics speak to the universal experience of longing for a deeper connection and understanding with a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Als ik 's avonds vrij laat thuiskom, heel het eten ben vergeten
When I come home very late at night, having forgotten all about dinner
Haal jij je schouders op, woorden zijn zoek
You shrug your shoulders, words are lost
Wanneer hoor ik je weer schreeuwen, zie ik tranen in je ogen
When will I hear you scream again, see tears in your eyes
Zelfs "ik hou van jou" klinkt als een vloek
Even "I love you" sounds like a curse
'T Is windstil, 't is windstil
It's calm, it's quiet
'T Werd windstil, 't is windstil
It became calm, it's quiet
Als ik 's nachts bij je in bed kruip, om je warmte weer te voelen
When I crawl into bed with you at night, to feel your warmth again
Zelfs als ik naast je lig, slaap ik apart
Even when I lie next to you, I sleep alone
Wanneer dromen wij weer samen, worden wij opnieuw magneten
When will we dream together again, become magnets once more
Wanneer sta je weer in brand, voel ik je hart
When will you ignite again, feel your heart
'T Is windstil, 't is windstil
It's calm, it's quiet
'T Werd windstil, 't is windstil
It became calm, it's quiet
De storm is gaan liggen, de dam is bezweken
The storm has subsided, the dam has collapsed
De strijd is gestreden, de spanning geweken
The battle has been fought, the tension has subsided
'T Werd windstil
It became calm
Windstil
Quiet
'T Werd windstil
It became calm
Windstil
Quiet
'T Is windstil
It's calm
Writer(s): Hendrik O Henk Westbroek, Christiaan H Henk Temming
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