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.
Kom met mij
Jan Smit Lyrics
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Ik was de weg toen even kwijt
Een meisje zoals jij
Dat jij iets zag in mij
Ja dat ging boven mijn verstand
Als je lacht dan is dat toch een wonder
Een vrouw als jij, dat is toch wel bijzonder
Alle dagen, zal ik je vragen
Hoeveel jij van mij houdt
Kom met mij, laat ons samen zingen
Al mijn zorgen zijn nu voorbij
Als jij lacht, val ik voor jou
Jij bent voor mij alleen
Kom bij mij, ik sluit je in mijn armen
En jouw warmte gaat door mij heen
Droom mijn droom, de hele nacht
Jij bent nooit meer alleen
Als wij uit dansen gaan, in 't schijnsel van de
Maan
Dan staat de tijd voor even stil
Een lied klinkt door de nacht
De sterren stralen zacht
Ik weet, dit had ik nooit verwacht
Kom met mij, laat ons samen zingen
Al mijn zorgen zijn nu voorbij
Als jij lacht, val ik voor jou
Jij bent voor mij alleen
Kom bij mij, ik sluit je in mijn armen
En jouw warmte gaat door mij heen
Droom mijn droom, de hele nacht
Jij bent nooit meer alleen
The lyrics of the song "Kom met mij" by Jan Smit depict a romantic walk on the beach while holding hands. The singer seems lost before finding someone special, like the girl he's with now. He's amazed by her and he's grateful for her love. The song is about cherishing someone and enjoying their company, which makes all worries fade away.
The lyrics also talk about the beauty of the woman the singer is with, describing it as a wonder, something special. He feels lucky to be with her and promises to ask her every day how much she loves him. The chorus invites her to come with him, to sing together and forget about everything else. He wants to be with her and hold her, feeling the warmth of her presence. The bridge describes a magical moment, where time seems to stop and everything is perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
Lopend langs het strand, verliefd hand in hand
We were walking together along the beach, holding hands and deeply in love.
Ik was de weg toen even kwijt
I was lost and unsure of myself at that moment.
Een meisje zoals jij
A girl like you
Dat jij iets zag in mij
That you saw something in me
Ja dat ging boven mijn verstand
Yes, that was beyond my understanding
Als je lacht dan is dat toch een wonder
When you laugh, it's a miracle
Een vrouw als jij, dat is toch wel bijzonder
A woman like you is really special
Alle dagen, zal ik je vragen
Every day, I will ask you
Hoeveel jij van mij houdt
How much you love me
Kom met mij, laat ons samen zingen
Come with me, let's sing together
Al mijn zorgen zijn nu voorbij
All my worries are now gone
Als jij lacht, val ik voor jou
When you smile, I fall for you
Jij bent voor mij alleen
You are mine alone
Kom bij mij, ik sluit je in mijn armen
Come to me, I'll embrace you
En jouw warmte gaat door mij heen
And your warmth goes through me
Droom mijn droom, de hele nacht
Dream my dream, all night long
Jij bent nooit meer alleen
You are never alone anymore
Als wij uit dansen gaan, in 't schijnsel van de Maan
When we go dancing, in the Moon's light
Dan staat de tijd voor even stil
Time stands still for a moment
Een lied klinkt door de nacht
A song echoes through the night
De sterren stralen zacht
The stars shine softly
Ik weet, dit had ik nooit verwacht
I know, I never expected this
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vesnacovo9896
Wunderschönes Lied, tolle Stimme, tolle Jan.💋💋💋.
@margitgombar5987
Heel mooi liedje
@robertvanaudenhoven9167
Ik volg Jan al van zijn 11jaar en elk lied doet mij aan een belevenis denken,als moeder en grootmoeder zeg ik dank u Jan..bedankt voor de mooie muziek die je telkens weer weet te brengen,hopelijk nog vele jaren !! BEDANKT JAN…..🎶🔝
@VioricaPricop-kg9nr
Un alt cântec minunat asemeni ție,te admir și te respect!!!❤
@andrasnesipos9813
Super Jan Smit.
@floriansantos2657
Great, lovely voice Jan Smit, 💙💙💙🌹gilda listening from afar, 22 june 2022 God Bless"
@klausvondaack6832
Super danke 🙏🏻
@mariaisabelrubilar4684
Saludos desde Chile🇨🇱♥️🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵👏👏👏👏una voz maravillosa🎵🎶🎵👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️🇨🇱
@erikpruim3155
deze liedje voor Erik klinkt mooiste lied echt over mij
@ignaziasirigu9281
SEI CRESCIUTO E? MI RICORDO QUANDO ERI RAGAZZINO! E SEI SEMPRE LO STESSO BEL RAGAZZO E BELLA VOCE E CANZONI COMPLIMENTI 😄🙂☺😘