Ingeborg studied at the Studio Herman Teirlinck in Antwerp, a training school for young singers and stage performers. One of her fellow students was the Dutch singer Stef Bos, with whom she formed a professional and personal relationship. With other colleagues, they formed a group called Zwiep en Brons and won the jury prize in the 1988 Leids Cabaret Festival in the Dutch city of Leiden.
In 1989, Ingeborg's song "Door de wind" ("Through the Wind") was chosen as the Belgian representative in the 34th Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 6 May in Lausanne, Switzerland. For the second consecutive year, the Belgian song did not prove popular with the voting juries, ending the evening in 19th place of 22 entries.
In 1990 Ingeborg began working as a presenter for television channel vtm. She presented shows such as Blind Date, All You Need is Love and Bluff!, and was known as the face of the children's programme Schuif Af! which she fronted from 1990 until 2006.
Since 1999 Ingeborg has also worked as a yoga and meditation instructor. In 2007 she began working as a presenter and editor for digital channel Vitaliteit.
Gratitude
Ingeborg Lyrics
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Gratitude behind me
Gratitude to the left of me
Gratitude to the right of me
Gratitude above me
Gratitude below me
Gratitude within me
Gratitude all arround me
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
Gratitude before me
Gratitude behind me
Gratitude to the left of me
Gratitude to the right of me
Gratitude above me
Gratitude below me
Gratitude within me
Gratitude all arround me
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
Gratitude before me
Gratitude behind me
Gratitude to the left of me
Gratitude to the right of me
Gratitude above me
Gratitude below me
Gratitude within me
Gratitude all arround me
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I'm so greatefull
I′m so greatefull
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The lyrics of Ingeborg's song "Gratitude" speak about the overwhelming feeling of thankfulness and appreciation for everything around us. The repetition of the phrase "Gratitude before me, gratitude behind me, gratitude to the left of me, gratitude to the right of me" and so on, highlights the all-encompassing nature of the feeling. The lyrics suggest that gratitude is present in every direction we look, above us, below us, and within us. The use of the first-person point of view with the repetition of the phrase "I'm so grateful" emphasizes that the feeling of gratitude is personal, and the singer is grateful for everything around them.
The simplicity of the lyrics is what gives them their power. They express a profound emotion in a few simple phrases. The song's message is about being thankful, not just for the big things in life but for the small things as well. It encourages listeners to take a moment to appreciate the people, moments, and things that bring happiness and meaning to our lives. The song's message is particularly relevant in today's busy and hectic world, where people can often forget the value of the things that surround them.
Line by Line Meaning
Gratitude before me
I am thankful for what lies ahead of me
Gratitude behind me
I am thankful for what I have left behind
Gratitude to the left of me
I am thankful for what surrounds me on my left
Gratitude to the right of me
I am thankful for what surrounds me on my right
Gratitude above me
I am thankful for what is above me, the sky, the sun, the stars
Gratitude below me
I am thankful for what is below me, the earth, the ground, the soil
Gratitude within me
I feel thankful in my heart and in my soul
Gratitude all around me
I am surrounded by things to be thankful for
I’m so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I'm so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I’m so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I'm so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I'm so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I’m so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I’m so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I'm so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
Gratitude before me
I am thankful for what lies ahead of me
Gratitude behind me
I am thankful for what I have left behind
Gratitude to the left of me
I am thankful for what surrounds me on my left
Gratitude to the right of me
I am thankful for what surrounds me on my right
Gratitude above me
I am thankful for what is above me, the sky, the sun, the stars
Gratitude below me
I am thankful for what is below me, the earth, the ground, the soil
Gratitude within me
I feel thankful in my heart and in my soul
Gratitude all around me
I am surrounded by things to be thankful for
I’m so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I'm so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I’m so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I'm so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I’m so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I'm so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I’m so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I'm so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
I'm so grateful
I am overwhelmed with thankfulness
Writer(s): Michael M Vargas
Contributed by Peyton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.