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 NƔdine. 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.
De bliksem slaat in
Jan Smit Lyrics
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Ik weet niet meer wat ik doe
Ik denk niet meer na
Ik hoor niet meer wat men zegt
Ik knik als dat wordt verwacht
Maar ik luister niet echt
M'n vrienden die zijn 't zat
Ik ga naar de kroeg
Maar doe niet echt met ze mee
Ik lach als ik lachen moet
En zeg zomaar nee
De bliksem slaat in
Wanneer jij mijn lichaam streelt
De vonk wordt een vlam
En ik weet niet meer ('k heb echt geen idee)
Hoe ik die blussen kan
De bliksem slaat in
't vuur gaat zo razend snel
Ik laat je begaan en volg je in je spel
'k wil nooit meer uit deze roes
De wereld die draait wel door
En als ik ontwaak
Dan kus jij me weer in slaap
Ik voel jou zachte mond op m'n huid
Mijn hart gaat tekeer
De bliksem slaat in
Wanneer jij mijn lichaam streelt
De vonk wordt een vlam
En ik weet niet meer ('k heb echt geen idee)
Hoe ik die blussen kan
De bliksem slaat in
't vuur gaat zo razend snel
Ik laat je begaan en volg je in je spel
De bliksem slaat in
Wanneer jij mijn lichaam streelt
De vonk wordt een vlam
En ik weet niet meer
Hoe ik die blussen kan
De bliksem slaat in
't vuur gaat zo razend snel
Ik laat je begaan en volg je in je spel.
The song De bliksem slaat in by Jan Smit tells the story of a man who is lost in love and passion. He is overwhelmed by his feelings, and he is unsure about who he is and what he wants. He doesn't know where he is going, and he is not paying much attention to the people around him. He is just going through the motions, and he is not fully present in his own life. His friends have grown tired of him, and he is not really connecting with them anymore. The only person who seems to matter to him is the one he is in love with. He is deeply enamored with her, and he cannot resist her charms. He is caught up in a whirlwind of emotions, and he feels like he is on fire. The passion he feels is intense, and he cannot control it. He is completely under her spell, and he is willing to follow her anywhere.
The chorus of the song talks about the lightning striking when she touches him. The spark becomes a fire, and he cannot put it out. He is lost in the flames of his love for her, and he cannot resist her seduction. He is caught up in her game, and he is willing to do anything to please her. He is consumed by his passion, and he wants nothing more than to be with her forever. He is willing to risk everything for her love, and he is ready to take on any challenge because he knows that she is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik weet niet meer waar ik ben
I am lost and confused, unsure of my surroundings
Ik weet niet meer wat ik doe
I am unsure of my actions and their purpose
Ik denk niet meer na
I am not making clear and conscious decisions
Ik hoor niet meer wat men zegt
I am hearing others speak, but not actually listening to their words
Ik knik als dat wordt verwacht
I am going through the motions, pretending to pay attention and agree
Maar ik luister niet echt
In reality, I am not actively processing or internalizing anything
M'n vrienden die zijn 't zat
My friends are fed up with my behavior
Ze hebben niets meer aan mij
I am not contributing anything positive to their lives anymore
Ik ga naar de kroeg
I seek temporary escape in alcohol and social interaction
Maar doe niet echt met ze mee
I am physically present, but emotionally distant from my friends
Ik lach als ik lachen moet
I can pretend to find things amusing, but I don't genuinely feel joy
En zeg zomaar nee
I may reject offers or invitations without a clear reason or thought process
De bliksem slaat in
With your touch, I feel a sudden, intense connection
Wanneer jij mijn lichaam streelt
It is through the physical sensation of your touch that I feel this spark
De vonk wordt een vlam
This initial attraction grows into a burning desire
En ik weet niet meer ('k heb echt geen idee)
I become lost in my emotions, unsure of how to handle them
Hoe ik die blussen kan
I don't know how to control or extinguish these intense feelings
't vuur gaat zo razend snel
This burning passion consumes me quickly
Ik laat je begaan en volg je in je spel
I am willing to follow wherever this connection may lead, even if it may not be rational or healthy
'k wil nooit meer uit deze roes
I am addicted to the high of this intense emotional connection and don't want to lose it
De wereld die draait wel door
Although I am consumed by my emotions, life goes on around me
En als ik ontwaak
When I inevitably snap out of this emotional haze
Dan kus jij me weer in slaap
You may distract me again with your touch, easing me back into this connection
Ik voel jou zachte mond op m'n huid
The physical intimacy is a key factor in intensifying my emotions
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