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.
Ik wil 'n blondine
Jan Smit Lyrics
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Die twee bloedmooie meiden
Proberen mij te verleiden
Maar een keus maken kan ik niet
Dan is daar nog die kleine Kim
Die mooie rooie met sproeten
Van haar krijg ik e mails met groeten
Na nachten lang dromen
Ben er uit gekomen
Nu weet ik wat ik wil
Nu weet ik eindelijk wat ik wil
Ik wil een blondine
Met een limousine
En lekker scheuren met haar op de boulevard
Niet die brunette
Van de wasserette
Want die brunette die is nooit voor zessen klaar En daar loopt Puk
Dat mooie stuk
Ze stuurt me steeds smsjes
Met spannende liefdesversjes
Maar die Puk is me veel te druk
Na nachten lang dromen
Ben ik er uit gekomen
Nu weet ik wat ik wil
Nu weet ik eindelijk wat ik wil
Ik wil een blondine
Met een limousine
En lekker scheuren met haar op de boulevard
Niet die brunette
Van de wasserette
Want die brunette die is nooit voor zessen klaar
Ik wil een blondine
Met een limousine
En lekker scheuren met haar op de boulevard
Niet die brunette
Van de wasserette
Want die brunette die is nooit voor zessen klaar
Ik wil een blondine
Met een limousine
Papapadapapa
Niet die brunette
Van de wasserette
Want die die brunette die is nooit voor zessen klaar
Ik wil een blondine
Met een limousine
En lekker scheuren met haar op de boulevard
Niet die brunette
Van de wasserette
Want die brunette die is nooit voor zessen klaar
The lyrics of Jan Smit's song "Ik wil 'n blondine" tell the story of a man who is being pursued by attractive women. The first two women mentioned, Marie Louis and Claudia, are described as stunning and trying to seduce him. Despite their advances, the singer struggles to make a choice between them.
Then, the lyrics introduce another woman named Kim. She is described as a beautiful redhead with freckles, who sends friendly emails to the singer. However, she is already in a relationship with someone named Piet. This situation adds to the singer's confusion and indecisiveness.
After nights of dreaming and contemplating his options, the singer finally reaches a conclusion. He now knows what he really wants. The chorus reinforces this realization, expressing his desire for a blonde woman with a limousine. He fantasizes about taking her for a thrilling drive on the boulevard. In contrast, he mentions a brunette woman from the laundromat who is never ready before six o'clock, implying that she does not fit his ideal image.
As the song progresses, the singer mentions another woman named Puk. She consistently sends him text messages with exciting love verses. However, he finds her too busy for his taste, further solidifying his preference for a blonde woman.
Ultimately, the song emphasizes the singer's decision for a blonde woman with a limousine. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this desire, while dismissing the brunette woman from the laundromat. The lyrics exude a sense of longing and wanting what the singer believes will bring excitement and luxury into his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Marie Louis en Claudia
The names Marie Louis and Claudia represent two extremely beautiful girls who are trying to seduce me.
Die twee bloedmooie meiden
These two stunning girls are incredibly attractive.
Proberen mij te verleiden
They are attempting to seduce me.
Maar een keus maken kan ik niet
However, I am unable to make a choice between them.
Dan is daar nog die kleine Kim
Then, there's also a girl named Kim.
Die mooie rooie met sproeten
Kim is a beautiful redhead with freckles.
Van haar krijg ik e mails met groeten
I receive emails from her with greetings.
Maar ze gaat al een tijd met Piet
However, she has been dating Piet for a while now.
Na nachten lang dromen
After nights of long dreams...
Ben er uit gekomen
I have finally come to a decision.
Nu weet ik wat ik wil
Now, I know what I want.
Nu weet ik eindelijk wat ik wil
Finally, I know what I want.
Ik wil een blondine
I desire a blonde woman.
Met een limousine
Who owns a limousine.
En lekker scheuren met haar op de boulevard
And have a thrilling ride with her on the boulevard.
Niet die brunette
Definitely not a brunette.
Van de wasserette
Specifically, not someone from the laundromat.
Want die brunette die is nooit voor zessen klaar
Because a brunette is never ready before six o'clock.
En daar loopt Puk
And there goes Puk.
Dat mooie stuk
That beautiful girl.
Ze stuurt me steeds smsjes
She keeps sending me text messages.
Met spannende liefdesversjes
Containing exciting love poems.
Maar die Puk is me veel te druk
But Puk is too busy for me.
Ik wil een blondine
I desire a blonde woman.
Met een limousine
Who owns a limousine.
En lekker scheuren met haar op de boulevard
And have a thrilling ride with her on the boulevard.
Ik wil een blondine
I desire a blonde woman.
Met een limousine
Who owns a limousine.
En lekker scheuren met haar op de boulevard
And have a thrilling ride with her on the boulevard.
Ik wil een blondine
I desire a blonde woman.
Met een limousine
Who owns a limousine.
Papapadapapa
The repetition of this nonsensical phrase adds no new meaning.
Niet die brunette
Definitely not a brunette.
Van de wasserette
Specifically, not someone from the laundromat.
Want die die brunette die is nooit voor zessen klaar
Because a brunette is never ready before six o'clock.
Ik wil een blondine
I desire a blonde woman.
Met een limousine
Who owns a limousine.
En lekker scheuren met haar op de boulevard
And have a thrilling ride with her on the boulevard.
Niet die brunette
Definitely not a brunette.
Van de wasserette
Specifically, not someone from the laundromat.
Want die brunette die is nooit voor zessen klaar
Because a brunette is never ready before six o'clock.
Ik wil een blondine
I desire a blonde woman.
Met een limousine
Who owns a limousine.
En lekker scheuren met haar op de boulevard
And have a thrilling ride with her on the boulevard.
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