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.
Omdat wat ik droom niet mag
Jan Smit Lyrics
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Kom net bij je vandaan
Over m'n wangen
Glijdt langzaam een traan
M'n hart is gebroken
De wereld te klein
'k Wil alleen dicht bij je zijn
Doen niemand kwaad
Wie stopt de regen
Die jij achterlaat
Glazige ogen
Ik kan haast niet meer
Maar leg me er niet bij neer
Ik ben vannacht
In m'n tranen verdronken
Er was niemand die dat zag
Ik ben nog nooit
Zo diep gezonken
Omdat ik wat ik droom niet mag
Omdat wat ik droom niet mag
The above lyrics are from Jan Smit's song "Omdat wat ik droom niet mag". The song talks about a heartbroken person who is driving back home after meeting someone they love. They are crying, and their heart is shattered into pieces. They want to be closer to the person they love but can't because the world seems too small. They are constantly questioning why they can't be together and why the world is stopping them.
The chorus of the song, "Omdat wat ik droom niet mag," translates to "Because what I dream is not allowed." The lyrics express the pain of not being able to fulfill one's dreams and desires due to external circumstances.
The singer also talks about feeling alone in their pain, having cried all night without anyone noticing. They feel like they have hit rock bottom because they can't have what they dream of.
Overall, the song is an emotional expression of heartbreak, unfulfilled desires, and the pain of having to let go of something you love due to external factors.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik rij naar huis
I am driving home
Kom net bij je vandaan
I just came from being with you
Over m'n wangen
Glijdt langzaam een traan
Tears are slowly falling down my cheeks
M'n hart is gebroken
De wereld te klein
'k Wil alleen dicht bij je zijn
My heart is broken and I feel small in this world. I just want to be close to you.
Wie houdt ons tegen
Doen niemand kwaad
Wie stopt de regen
Die jij achterlaat
Glazige ogen
Ik kan haast niet meer
Maar leg me er niet bij neer
Who can stop us if we're not hurting anyone? Who can stop the rain you leave behind? I can hardly bear it, but I won't give up.
Ik ben vannacht
In m'n tranen verdronken
Er was niemand die dat zag
Last night, I drowned in my tears, but no one saw me.
Ik ben nog nooit
Zo diep gezonken
Omdat ik wat ik droom niet mag
I have never sunk so low because I can't have what I dream of.
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