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.
Woorden Tekort
Het Goede Doel Lyrics
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Op school een vijfje wist te halen
Dat was balen
En voor straf geen zakgeld kreeg
Dan kreeg ik slaande ruzie met mezelf
En werd ik ziedend kwaad op iedereen
Want in die grote boze wereld
Stond ik alleen
Er is een manier om kwade geesten te verdrijven
Maar ik weet niet zo goed hoe ik dat moet beschrijven
Je komt woorden te kort, je komt woorden te kort om te zeggen
Hoe gelukkig je wel wordt als je samen kan spelen in een band
En het voelt alsof je iedereen gelijk wat beter kent
Je komt woorden te kort, je komt woorden te kort om te zeggen
Hoe gelukkig je wel wordt van muziek
Toen ik niet goed kon slapen
Omdat ik verliefd was op Mathilde
Die niet wilde
Want Mathilde hield van Jan
Dan dacht ik waar ga ik toch in de fout
Hoe komt het toch dat zij niet van me houdt
En het maalde door m'n hoofd
Waarom ziet ze niets in mij?
Er is een manier om kwade geesten te verdrijven
Maar ik weet niet zo goed hoe ik dat moet beschrijven
Je komt woorden te kort, je komt woorden te kort om te zeggen
Hoe gelukkig je wel wordt
Je komt la la la la
Je komt la la la la
Je komt la la la la
La la la la la la
The song "Woorden Tekort" by Het Goede Doel reflects on the struggles of adolescence, as the singer reminisces about his past experiences. One of the memories that stands out is the feeling of frustration that he experienced when he could only manage a passing grade in school, a meager five. The singer expresses his disappointment and how the lack of support from his parents made him feel unimportant. The phrase "En voor straf geen zakgeld kreeg" (And as a punishment, I didn't receive any pocket money), highlights the severity of the circumstances he was experiencing. This feeling of isolation is contrasted with the later realization that he discovered music, which made him happier. The singer acknowledges that music provided him with the means to cope with his struggles and achieve success over his personal demons.
Another memory is the singer's unrequited love for Mathilde. Even though he adored her, she was interested in someone else. The lyrics "Waarom ziet ze niets in mij?" (Why can't she see me for who I am?) exemplify the frustration and sadness that the singer felt. However, once again, music comes to the rescue, as it offers a way for him to relieve his emotional pain.
The chorus summarizes the transformative power of music, as it allowed the singer to find solace and happiness, even during his darkest days. The use of the phrase "woorden te kort" (not enough words) conveys the idea that music transcends the limits of language, providing a form of emotional communication that goes beyond words.
Line by Line Meaning
Als ik met pijn en moeite
When I struggled to get a passing grade at school, it was disappointing and I would be punished by not receiving pocket money. This would cause me to be angry with myself and everyone around me, feeling alone in the big, scary world.
En voor straf geen zakgeld kreeg
As punishment for my bad grade, I was not given any allowance.
Dan kreeg ik slaande ruzie met mezelf
I would become angry with myself and engage in self-destructive behavior.
En werd ik ziedend kwaad op iedereen
I would direct my anger at everyone around me.
Want in die grote boze wereld
Feeling isolated and lost in the world.
Stond ik alleen
I was alone.
Er is een manier om kwade geesten te verdrijven
There is a way to chase away bad spirits.
Maar ik weet niet zo goed hoe ik dat moet beschrijven
But I can't quite describe how to do it.
Je komt woorden te kort, je komt woorden te kort om te zeggen
You don't have enough words to express how happy you feel when playing in a band and connecting with others through music.
Hoe gelukkig je wel wordt als je samen kan spelen in een band
The joy of playing music with a group of people.
En het voelt alsof je iedereen gelijk wat beter kent
Feeling like you know everyone just a little bit better.
Je komt woorden te kort om te zeggen
Words are insufficient to express the happiness that comes from music.
Hoe gelukkig je wel wordt van muziek
The happiness that comes from music.
Toen ik niet goed kon slapen
When I couldn't sleep well because I was in love with Mathilde, who didn't love me back because she loved someone else.
Omdat ik verliefd was op Mathilde
Because I was in love with Mathilde.
Die niet wilde, want Mathilde hield van Jan
But Mathilde didn't love me back because she loved Jan.
Dan dacht ik waar ga ik toch in de fout
Wondering what was wrong with me.
Hoe komt het toch dat zij niet van me houdt
Why doesn't she love me?
En het maalde door m'n hoofd
It kept spinning in my head.
Waarom ziet ze niets in mij
Why doesn't she see anything in me?
Je komt woorden te kort om te zeggen
Words are insufficient to express how happy you feel.
Je komt la la la la
La la la la.
Je komt la la la la
La la la la.
Je komt la la la la
La la la la.
La la la la la la
La la la la la la.
Writer(s): henk temming, henk westbroek
Contributed by Eva A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.