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.
Stapel op jou
Jan Smit Lyrics
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Een gevoel dat niet vergaat.
Dat ik jou mocht tegenkomen,
In die overvolle straat.
Slapeloze nachten door die ogen van jou
Ik wil alles met je delen je bent de ideale vrouw.
Stapel op jou, heel de wereld mag het weten.
Stapel op jou, nee ik hoef niets uit te leggen,
Maar ik wil het zo graag zeggen, je bent voor mij
Een droomprinses.
Ik ben liever dood dan levend,
Als je bij me weg zou gaan.
Ik zou het helemaal begeven,
Er zou geen dag zijn zonder traan.
Eindelijk de ware, waar ik helemaal voor ga.
Ik laat jou niet zomaar varen, waar jij heen gaat zal ik staan.
Stapel op jou, heel de wereld mag het weten.
Ik ben zo van jou bezeten. ik hou je vast m'n leven lang.
Stapel op jou, nee ik hoef niets uit te leggen,
Maar ik wil het zo graag zeggen, je bent voor mij
Een droomprinses.
Zelfs met m'n ogen dicht zie ik je staan
Ik wil jou niet kwijt, ik laat je nooit meer gaan!!
Stapel op jou, heel de wereld mag het weten.
Ik ben zo van jou bezeten. ik hou je vast m'n leven lang.
Stapel op jou, nee ik hoef niets uit te leggen,
Maar ik wil je zo graag zeggen, je bent voor mij
Een droomprinses.
The lyrics of Jan Smit's song "Stapel op jou" are about a powerful and intense feeling of love that the singer has for a woman he met by chance in a crowded street. He describes this feeling as a beautiful dream that never fades away, and he confesses that he is completely obsessed with her. He can't sleep because he is thinking all night long about her eyes and wants to share everything with her because she is his ideal woman. He doesn't need to explain his love because it's so obvious, and he wants everyone in the world to know that he loves her deeply. He would rather die than live without her, and he promises to be always by her side.
The chorus, "Stapel op jou," repeated several times throughout the song, means "crazy about you" or "head over heels in love with you." The lyrics in the song are straightforward and passionate, expressing the singer's unconditional love and devotion towards his beloved. The song's melody is upbeat and cheerful, which contrasts with the intensity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Een gevoel van mooie dromen,
I feel like I am living in a beautiful dream world.
Een gevoel dat niet vergaat.
This feeling will never fade away.
Dat ik jou mocht tegenkomen,
I feel fortunate for crossing paths with you.
In die overvolle straat.
Even in a crowded street, I still noticed you.
Slapeloze nachten door die ogen van jou
I find myself staying up all night just thinking about your beautiful eyes.
Ik wil alles met je delen je bent de ideale vrouw.
I want to share everything with you because you are the perfect woman.
Stapel op jou, heel de wereld mag het weten.
I am crazy in love with you, and I want the whole world to know it.
Ik ben zo van jou bezeten. ik hou je vast m'n leven lang.
I am completely obsessed with you, and I will hold onto you for the rest of my life.
Stapel op jou, nee ik hoef niets uit te leggen,
I don't need to explain my love for you.
Maar ik wil het zo graag zeggen, je bent voor mij
However, I still feel the need to express how much you mean to me.
Een droomprinses.
You are my dream princess.
Ik ben liever dood dan levend,
I would rather die than live without you.
Als je bij me weg zou gaan.
If you were to ever leave me.
Ik zou het helemaal begeven,
I would completely fall apart.
Er zou geen dag zijn zonder traan.
Every day would be filled with tears.
Eindelijk de ware, waar ik helemaal voor ga.
You are the one I have been waiting for, and I will give my all for you.
Ik laat jou niet zomaar varen, waar jij heen gaat zal ik staan.
I will never let you go and will stand by your side no matter where life takes us.
Zelfs met m'n ogen dicht zie ik je staan
Even with my eyes closed, I can still see you standing before me.
Ik wil jou niet kwijt, ik laat je nooit meer gaan!!
I never want to lose you and will never let you go.
Contributed by Aaron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jennifer
❤ Heerlijk nummer, dat échte verliefde gevoel mag van mij weer terug komen! 😁
Christa Christiaens
Prachtig mooi liedje jan smid 🌹
Kristel Van Droogenbroeck
Heel mooi!
Christa Christiaens
❤️heerlijk nummer
Christa Christiaens
Mooi liedje prachtig jan smid
Christa Christiaens
Mooi liedjes prachtig Corry konings topper