In 1999, DeLange released live-album Dear John, an album full of covers by John Hiatt, after a very successful performance at the "Marlboro Flashbacks". The album went platinum in the Netherlands, for selling more than 80,000 copies.
In 2000, DeLange released her sophomore album Livin’ On Love. Although there was a good amount of promotion for the album, it could not compete with the success of its predecessor. It peaked at #5 on the Dutch Album Top 100. Its lead single “Livin’ On Love” became a minor Top 40-entry. Meanwhile, Warner Music attempted to promote this release as her "breakthrough" release in the United States. Although World Of Hurt was planned to be released in the States, the record labels in America thought the album was too old-fashioned for the 2000s. It was eventually shelved.
In 2003, DeLange released her third album Clean Up. It became another success for the Dutch singer, peaking at Number 1 on the Dutch Album Top 100 for five weeks. Its single “Shine” with Rosemary's Sons became a surprise Top 40-hit. Despite the success, the first single “No Reason To Be Shy” was a commercial failure and the record company decided not to release any further singles.
Later that same year, DeLange released her first compilation album Here I Am (1998-2003). She also collaborated with Kane on “Before You Let Me Go”, which was recorded live in Rotterdam. It peaked at #4 on the Dutch official Top 40, earning DeLange her first ever Top 10-hit. At the beginning of 2004, the Dutch section of record company Warner Music was disbanded and DeLange lost her contract.
She then signed with Universal Music. In 2006, she released her fourth album The Great Escape. Its lead single of the same name became an unexpectedly big hit, charting for more than five months on the Dutch official Top 40. The album peaked at Number 1 on the Dutch Album Top 100 and was certified double-platinum within its first month. Its follow-up singles “The Lonely One” and “I Love You” both entered the Top 40 as well.
In 2008, DeLange released her fifth album Incredible. Its lead single became a breakout success, peaking at #6 on the Dutch official Top 40. It also won the Schaal van Rigter prize. The follow-up single “Miracle” became an even bigger hit, topping the Dutch official Top 40 and earning DeLange her first Number 1-single. The album was also a commercial success, becoming her fourth Number 1-album and being certified quintuple-platinum.
In 2010, DeLange released her first EP titled Next To Me. Its lead single of the same name became another Top 10-hit. In 2011 she started working on a new album, which was later shelved after her father’s death.
In 2012, DeLange released her seventh album Eye of the Hurricane. The single “Hurricane” became the album’s breakout single. This new album was promoted with a concert in the 'GelreDome' stadium. It earned DeLange another Number 1-album on the Dutch Album Top 100.
In 2013, DeLange replaced Nick & Simon as a coach on The Voice of Holland. She returned to The Voice of Holland as a coach for its fifth season in August 2014. On 15 January 2015, it was announced that DeLange would be replaced as a coach for the sixth season of The Voice of Holland by Miss Montreal lead singer Sanne Hans.
DeLange represented the Netherlands, with singer Waylon as The Common Linnets, during the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark. With the song “Calm After The Storm”, the band finished in second place behind the winner Conchita Wurst from Austria, the Netherlands’ best result in more than a decade. The song became a hit single across Europe, reaching the Top 10 in Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Denmark and the United Kingdom. The band’s eponymous album also became very successful, 50.000 copies within a week in The Netherlands alone.
On 7 December 2017 it was revealed that DeLange would have a recurring role in the final season of the ABC/CMT musical-drama series Nashville.
In 2018 created DeLange her own record label, Spark Records, as part of Firefly/Universal Music. She also released her new eponymous album. The album debuted and peaked at #3 on the Dutch Album Top 100. It failed to produce a significant hit single.
DeLange was part of the Dutch delegation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 as an artistic consultant and mentor to the Dutch representative Duncan Laurence, whom she coached during the fifth season of The Voice of Holland. Laurence went on to win the contest with his song "Arcade".
In September 2019 DeLange released the roots-album Gravel & Dust. Recorded in Nashville, this album was made with producer T Bone Burnett. It debuted at #2 on the Dutch Album Top 100. Quickly thereafter, DeLange released her new album Changes. The album debuted and peaked at #4 on the Dutch Album Top 100 and became a surprise hit in German-speaking countries. It peaked at #14 on the German Top Album Charts and a Top 10-album in Switzerland. The success inspired DeLange to tour through Germany in 2023.
DeLange participated in the seventh season of Sing Meinen Song - Das Tauschkonzert. The episode where DeLange was the central guest, suddenly increased the sales of DeLanges old albums and singles.
Not Waiting for You
Ilse DeLange Lyrics
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In this place, in this time, that no one can see
Where is it that we go, so make up your mind
Look ahead, your behind, if you wait to see
When your mind's free of doubt
What's left to believe
There's no one that can tell you, so you decide
I was stuck in this hole, with my face to the ground
Love, let me go
And I'm not waiting for you
In your eyes, I can see, what's missing inside
You get high, not on me, just along for the ride
It's not easy to ignore you, and your foolish pride
But I'll try, I'll try
I was stuck in this hole, with my face to the ground
Love, let me go
And I'm not waiting for you
I'll go, 'cause I can't wait and see
You know, this isn't enough for me
No show, nowhere to be found
I'll go
With my face to the ground
Love, let me go
And I'm not waiting for you
Not waiting for you
Not waiting
Not waiting
In Ilse DeLange's song "Not Waiting for You," she invites someone to join her on a ride to an unknown, hidden destination. She encourages them to make up their mind because no one can tell them where to go or what to believe. The lyrics suggest that one needs to let go of doubt and take control of their life, decide what they want to believe in, and move forward. She then reveals that she was once stuck in a hole with her face to the ground, but she managed to break free and will no longer wait for anyone. She tells this person that she sees something missing inside them and that they only use her as a temporary high. She acknowledges that it's hard to ignore their foolish pride but that she will try, and ultimately, she decides to let go of them and move on with her life.
The song's lyrics convey a powerful message of taking charge of one's life and letting go of toxic people, relationships, and situations. This song's theme can resonate with people who have faced similar circumstances in their lives, making it relatable to a vast audience. It also inspires listeners to be brave and make decisions that align with their beliefs and values, even if it means letting go of certain people.
Line by Line Meaning
Come with me, catch this ride, if you wanna be
Join me on this journey, if you're ready for it
In this place, in this time, that no one can see
We'll go to a secret place where nobody else knows about
Where is it that we go, so make up your mind
You have to decide where our journey takes us
Look ahead, your behind, if you wait to see
Don't let your past hold you back from what's ahead
When your mind's free of doubt
If you're not hesitant anymore
What's left to believe
Then there's not much else to consider
There's no one that can tell you, so you decide
Nobody else can make the decision for you
I've tried, oh I've tried
I've made an effort, believe me
I was stuck in this hole, with my face to the ground
I was in a difficult situation, feeling helpless
Love, let me go
I have to move on from this relationship
And I'm not waiting for you
I'm not going to hold out and hope for things to work out with you
In your eyes, I can see, what's missing inside
I see something's lacking in you
You get high, not on me, just along for the ride
You're just looking for something to do, not interested in being with me
It's not easy to ignore you, and your foolish pride
I find it hard to disregard your arrogance
I'll go, 'cause I can't wait and see
I have to leave now, can't stand waiting anymore
You know, this isn't enough for me
I need more out of this relationship
No show, nowhere to be found
You're not here for me
Not waiting for you
I don't want to hold out any longer
Not waiting
It's time for me to stop waiting
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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