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.
Telkens weer
Jan Smit Lyrics
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Ik ben opnieuw te laat maar kan mezelf wel slaan...
Want de weg naar jou...
Duurt zo een eeuwigheid...
Elke dag opnieuw zijn al m'n kansen kwijt..
Refrein:
Telkens weer maak ik diezelfde fout...denk aan ons en krijg het Spaans benauwd
Twijfel sterk over ons samenzijn..
'k laat je los.. ook al doet het nu pijn
Hoe vertel ik jou dat mijn onzekerheid
Dat ik van je hou blijkt nu verleden tijd
Vlinders in m'n buik ze sterven één voor één
Ben niet zo verliefd zoals ik was voorheen
Refrein:
Telkens weer maak ik diezelfde fout...denk aan ons en krijg het Spaans benauwd
Twijfel sterk over ons samen zijn
'k laat je los.. ook al doet het je pijn
Vlinders in m'n buik ze sterven één voor één
Ben niet zo verliefd zoals ik was voorheen
Refrein:
Telkens weer maak ik diezelfde fout...denk aan ons en krijg het Spaans benauwd
Twijfel sterk over ons samen zijn..(2x)
'k laat je los.. ook al doet het nu pijn
The lyrics of Jan Smit's song "Telkens weer" talks about a person's struggle with a relationship that is falling apart. The singer describes himself wandering through the city, watching the bus go by, regretting that he didn't catch it and how the distance between him and his partner seems like an eternity. He talks about how every day he misses his chance of being with her, and that he keeps making the same mistakes every time. He expresses concerns about their relationship, and he fears that his love for her is becoming a thing of the past, with butterflies in his stomach dying one after the other. In the chorus, he expresses his mixed emotions, his doubts about their relationship, and his ultimate decision to let her go, even though it will hurt.
The song expresses the pain and struggle that come with letting go of a relationship that has gone stale. It speaks to the longing for someone even though the love is already gone. It highlights the emotional distress and anxiety that stem from indecisiveness about moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik slenter door de stad en zie de bus weer gaan...
I walk slowly through the city and see the bus leaving again...
Ik ben opnieuw te laat maar kan mezelf wel slaan...
Once again, I am late and I blame myself...
Want de weg naar jou...
Because the road to you...
Duurt zo een eeuwigheid...
Takes an eternity...
Elke dag opnieuw zijn al m'n kansen kwijt...
Every day, I lose all my chances...
Telkens weer maak ik diezelfde fout...denk aan ons en krijg het Spaans benauwd
Again and again, I make the same mistake... thinking of us makes me feel anxious
Twijfel sterk over ons samenzijn...
I strongly doubt our togetherness...
'k laat je los.. ook al doet het nu pijn
I let you go... even though it hurts now
Hoe vertel ik jou dat mijn onzekerheid
How do I tell you that my uncertainty...
Dat ik van je hou blijkt nu verleden tijd
That my love for you is now a thing of the past...
Vlinders in m'n buik ze sterven één voor één
The butterflies in my stomach die one by one...
Ben niet zo verliefd zoals ik was voorheen
I am not as in love as I used to be...
'k laat je los.. ook al doet het je pijn
I let you go... even though it hurts you
Twijfel sterk over ons samen zijn...
I strongly doubt our togetherness...
'k laat je los.. ook al doet het nu pijn
I let you go... even though it hurts now
Contributed by Ryan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-xg2uq5rm9r
Jan Smit meu cantor favorito ❤❤🎉
@VioricaPricop-kg9nr
Buna dimineața Soare ☀️, în fiecare zi descopăr câte o melodie superbă,sunt surprinsă plăcut oferindu-mi o doză de buna dispoziție!❤
@user-xg2uq5rm9r
Cada vez mais amo às músicas e Jan smit, adoro depois que conheci suas músicas, não passo um dia sequer sem escutar suas músicas ❤❤❤
@monicas6750
😘❤Too good..
@ludonuyts7248
Zet een kaars voor de raam