Smit was discovered by Dutch middle of the road band BZN, who used his vocals in a duet called Mama. He has released several albums in Dutch and German since.
Jan dedicated the song Ik zing dit lied voor jou alleen (means: I Sing this song just for you) to his grandmother. In 1997, Smit toured South Africa with popular Afrikaans singer Nádine. In 2000, Smit won the Grand Prix der Volksmusik singing Ich zeig dir die Berge with Oswald Sattler for South Tyrol. In 2001 Smit won the Exportprijs for his success in Germany, France and Italy. In Germany he became one of the best selling Dutch artists ever, with German-language albums specifically aimed at the German market.
After three big hits in the late 90's, Jan's popularity began to wane gradually. His albums Jan Smit 2000 #32 (2000), Zing en Lach (Sing and Laugh) #33 (2001), Zonder Jou (Without You) #40 and Op Eigen Benen (On My Own Feet) #45 sold fewer copies than his first two albums from his child star era.
However, Jan was still very popular in Germany, where he spent most of his time touring. 2005 marked his comeback in his home country, when regional television host Willie Oosterhuis picked up a Jan Smit song recorded in 2003, 'Als de nacht verdwijnt' ('When the night is over'). Willie heavily plugged the song on his show, resulting in a medium sized hit.
During the same period Dutch broadcaster TROS wanted to produce a real life soap about Jan, with the focus on his life as a teenage star in Germany and The Netherlands, and on his private life in the picturesque seaside village of Volendam. The reality soap became a TV hit and an accompanying album, 'Vrienden voor het leven' ('Homies for life') brought Jan back at the top of the charts for the first time in a few years. It was written for his cousin Niek Smit(s), who lives in Maastricht.
In 2006 Smit had several big selling hit singles, such as 'Laura' (about a friend who died of cancer), 'Als de morgen is gekomen' ('When the morning has come') and 'Cupido' (Cupid). Jan usually includes special tracks on his CD singles, such as live recordings, previously unreleased tracks and CD-ROM-content, which makes his singles more interesting for his hardcore fanbase. In 2007 he topped the single charts again with "Op Weg Naar Geluk" (On The Road To Happiness) and with "Dan Volg Je Haar Benen" ('And then you check out her legs'), and the album charts also with the album "Op Weg Naar Geluk" (the album sold 160.000 copies in its first four days after being released, more than double platinum).
In 2006 he also recorded "Kerst voor Iedereen" (Christmas for Everyone) which was a Christmas-duet with Dutch tv-host Bridget Maasland as a part of Dutch tv-show Katja vs Bridget. He later on recorded this song with his younger sister Monique Smit, who recently also started a singing career
In 2007 he planned to tour the Netherlands again with the "Jan Smit Komt Naar Je Toe"-tour (Jan Smit Comes To You) but due to problems with his vocal cords this tour had to be postponed. For at least 6 months Jan Smit has to rest his voice.
'Dan volg je haar benen' was Jan's fifth Number One single in The Netherlands, making him one of the most successful soloists in Dutch chart history. Only George Michael and Dutch singer Marco Borsato had more Number Ones.
Als de morgen is gekomen
Jan Smit Lyrics
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The lyrics of Jan Smit's "Als de morgen is gekomen" reflect the morning-after feelings of the singer after a night of drinking and partying. The first verse describes the singer's physical state - he is lying broken in bed after losing a battle against his hangover. He had been at the bar with some friends and didn't notice when the person he missed the most came in - she immediately stood close to him and tried to reconnect. They had a great time, but when the night ended and the morning came, he is left feeling empty and longing for her once again.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on how happy he was to see her again, but also acknowledges that she kept filling his empty glass with more drinks. They all had a good time, but eventually, it was time for him to go home as the day had already ended for him. The chorus reiterates the longing and the sense of loss that the singer feels as he wakes up alone, hoping that he doesn't have to go through this experience again, but acknowledging that he has learned something from what he has gone through.
Overall, "Als de morgen is gekomen" is a bittersweet song about the joys and sorrows of a night that is now over, and the sense of regret and longing that often accompanies the morning after.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik lig gebroken in mijn bed
I am in a state of emotional and physical exhaustion, lying in my bed.
Heb net de douche weer uitgezet
I just turned off the shower after trying to wash away my troubles.
Ik wilde wel maar het ging niet echt
I wanted to feel better, but I couldn't because I was dealing with the aftermath of my actions.
M'n kater won weer het gevecht, heb weer verloren van de fles en
My hangover has once again prevailed, indicating that I have struggled with a drinking problem.
Bovendien.. wil niemand mij zo zien
Furthermore, I know that nobody wants to see me in this state.
Stond wat te praten in 't cafe
I was standing and chatting at a café with some friends.
Een aantal vrienden met me mee
I had a few friends who came along with me to the café.
Ik zag je niet maar jij kwam aan
You arrived, and at that moment, I didn't see you.
En ging meteen dicht bij me staan
You stood close to me right away.
Je gooide alle remmen los
You let loose and had a lot of fun with me.
Leuke tijd, maar nu ben ik het kwijt
It was a great time, but now it's over, and I miss it.
Als de morgen is gekomen
When the morning comes
En alles wat 'k heb mee gemaakt al lang verdwenen is
And everything that happened is in the past, long gone.
Verlaat je mijn verleden en ben jij degene die ik mis
You leave my past behind, and I miss you.
Ik was zo blij dat jij der was
I was so happy that you were there with me.
Alleen je vulde steeds m'n glas
However, you kept filling up my glass, ultimately leading to my current state.
De lampen aan, mijn lichtje uit
The lights were on, but I have lost my spirit.
Het laatste rondje tot besluit
We had one last drink together as a conclusion to the night.
Het was aan 't einde van de dag
This all happened at the end of the day.
Maar voor mij, was die al lang voorbij
However, for me, the day had already ended a long time ago.
Hoop dat me dit nooit meer gebeurt
I hope that this never happens to me again.
Het is al te laat maar niet getreurd
Even though it's too late to change the past, I am not disheartened.
Ik heb geleerd van wat je mij hebt aangedaan
I have learned from what you have done to me.
Als de morgen is gekomen
When the morning comes
En alles wat 'k hebt meegemaakt al lang verdwenen is
And everything that I have experienced is long gone, in the past.
Verlaat je mijn verleden en ben jij degene die ik mis
You leave my past behind, and I miss you.
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tough213
Jan Smit is a vocal genious he really sounds amazing and he can sing in so many duifferent styles he is in my opinion a vocal genious he grew up singing and now he is sharing all his vocal talent and he sings like the wind blows and the water ripples and he is very refreshing and really is a joy to listen to
AtomicLena
He really is. Thank you for this analysis!
Jan Kox
Ben net opgestaan en heb meteen dit mooie vrolijke liedje van Jan Smit op mijn CD speler
Maja Stouten
❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊
Christa Christiaens
Mooie liedjes prachtig jan smid zanger
Maja Stouten
Mooi hoor Jan Smit
Matiss Aleksandrovs
Het is zo jammer dat hij maar 58k abonnees heeft, maar gelukkig gaat het wat beter op Spotify
AeroxTourings
prachtig nummertje dit
Christa Christiaens
Mooie liedjes jan
Pyroboy11🧀
dit is echt een prachtig nummer Jan echt heel goed gedaan ik luister dit nummer ook heel vaak op de radio dus ik ken het wel maar ik wist niet dat jij dit was en ik heb nog een vraag Jan hoe vind je het in de voice of holland