Johannes Hendricus Maria "Jan" Smit (born December 31, 1985) is a Dutch pop… Read Full Bio ↴Johannes Hendricus Maria "Jan" Smit (born December 31, 1985) is a Dutch pop music and schlager singer. He scored his first number one position in the Dutch charts with Ik zing dit lied voor jou alleen (I sing this song only for you) in 1997. Being 12 years of age back then, he was known as Jantje Smit.

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.

Het is weer vakantie
Jan Smit Lyrics

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'T is maandagmorgen, ik moet weer naar school
mij wacht een heel lange dag
steeds maar dat leren, het duurt al zo lang
voor ik weer naar huis toe mag
ik zit maar te draaien, en kijk uit het raam
ik weet dat jij daar op mij wacht
heel alleen op straat, tot de bel weer gaat
het gaat mij echt aan 't hart

Het is weer vakantie
wie had dat gedacht
een prachtige morgen
het zonnetje lacht
de vogels die vliegen, zo vrij naar omhoog
maar ik blijf hier zitten
't is mij daar te hoog
kom maar aan boord, en vaar met me mee
ver over zee

Koud was de winter, maar de lucht werd weer blauw
het is voorbij, dus kijk niet meer om
't eind van de schooltijd , was een feest voor ons twee
we gaan nu naar een plek in de zon
vraag me niet hoe alles in het leven zal gaan
want eens komen dromen toch uit
kom maar met me mee, naar een stille ree
en vaar met mij naar de zon

Het is weer vakantie
wie had dat gedacht
een prachtige morgen
het zonnetje lacht
de volgels die vliegen, zo vrij naar omhoog
maar ik blijf hier zitten
't is mij daar te hoog
kom maar aan boord, en vaar met me mee
ver over zee

Het is weer vakantie
wie had dat gedacht
een prachtige morgen
het zonnetje lacht
de volgels die vliegen, zo vrij naar omhoog

maar ik blijf hier zitten
't is mij daar te hoog

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jan Smit's song "Het is weer vakantie" describe the feeling of a student who has to go to school on a Monday morning, knowing that he has a long day of learning ahead of him. The student feels trapped in the classroom, looking out the window and dreaming of the freedom that comes with vacations. Despite this, he knows that he has to endure the long day before he can return home. However, when the vacation finally comes, he feels relieved and happy, enjoying the sun and the birds flying freely in the sky. He invites the listener on a journey over the sea, to a place where they can relax and forget about the pressures of life.

The song is a celebration of the joy and freedom that comes with vacations. It captures the feeling of anticipation and longing that many people feel when they are stuck in a routine and dreaming of a break. The lyrics also convey a sense of hope and positivity, suggesting that no matter how difficult life may seem at times, there is always an opportunity to escape and find happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

T is maandagmorgen, ik moet weer naar school
Starting the day, it's a Monday, and school's beckoning. A long day awaits me, endless class sessions, and a lot to learn before I can finally head home.

mij wacht een heel lange dag
My day promises to be long and drawn out, with hours upon hours to contend with in school as I learn and study.

steeds maar dat leren, het duurt al zo lang
Each day seems to be filled with back-to-back learning, and it's been going on for so long that the thought of going back to more schoolwork is almost unbearable.

voor ik weer naar huis toe mag
I'll be stuck in school, forced to sit and learn through endless classes until it's finally time to go home at the end of the day.

ik zit maar te draaien, en kijk uit het raam
As I sit in class, it feels like time is dragging by, and I spend most of my days staring out the window, daydreaming about what I could be doing instead.

ik weet dat jij daar op mij wacht
I'm aware that there are better things to enjoy outside of school, and I know that someone is waiting out there for me to come and join them.

heel alleen op straat, tot de bel weer gaat
For now, I'll have to wait until the bell rings and school lets out, at that time, someone close to me will be outside waiting to spend some time with me.

het gaat mij echt aan 't hart
It's breaking my heart that I can't be out there with that person right now - this feeling makes me eager to run out of school as fast as possible every chance I get.

Het is weer vakantie
It's finally vacation time, that perfect chance to break free from the monotony of school.

wie had dat gedacht
It's amazing to think that vacation time is finally here - it's been a long and challenging road to get to this point.

een prachtige morgen
The morning is lovely, with plenty of sunshine around to enjoy, and nature is in full swing, with birds flying high above.

het zonnetje lacht
The warmth of the sun is one of the most welcoming things about the morning, and it creates a sense of happiness that fills me with joy.

de vogels die vliegen, zo vrij naar omhoog
The birds flying high above are free to roam wherever they want, and it's a beautiful reminder that there's a whole world out there that I'm ready to explore.

maar ik blijf hier zitten
Even with all this beauty around me, I'm stuck here in this one spot in the classroom, unable to move until class is over.

't is mij daar te hoog
It all seems like a dream when 'the high point' is out there, and I'm trapped here in class - it's almost torturous to wait this long for freedom to come around.

kom maar aan boord, en vaar met me mee
It's time to set sail and go on an adventure, and I'm ready to board the ship and get going.

ver over zee
Our journey will take us far and wide, and we'll explore places that we've never seen before.

Koud was de winter, maar de lucht werd weer blauw
The winter season was cold and bleak, with grey skies that appeared never-ending - but things are starting to look up, and the sky is turning a beautiful and vibrant blue.

het is voorbij, dus kijk niet meer om
The winter season is now over, and there's no sense dwelling on what has past. It's time to focus on the present and future and leave the past behind.

't eind van de schooltijd, was een feest voor ons twee
The last day of school was a celebration for the two of us, as we were able to look forward to a well-deserved break from our studies.

we gaan nu naar een plek in de zon
Now that school is over, we're free to go wherever we want, and we've chosen a sunny destination to spend our vacation.

vraag me niet hoe alles in het leven zal gaan
It's hard to predict what the future holds, and there's no way of knowing what's to come in life. It's a mystery that we're all meant to experience fully.

want eens komen dromen toch uit
Although the future is unknown, it's good to have hope and hold onto dreams because sometimes, those very dreams do become a reality.

kom maar met me mee, naar een stille ree
Let's go on an adventure together, to a place that's quiet and peaceful.

en vaar met mij naar de zon
There's no better way to travel than by boat, and we'll head towards the bright and shining sun that awaits us in our vacation spot.

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