Macrooy's music can best be described as modern soul. His audience is in the Netherlands, Suriname, and increasingly in Belgium, France and Germany. He was due to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 held in Rotterdam with the song "Grow", but the contest was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He will represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Birth of a New Age"
In April 2016 Jeangu’s debut EP ‘Brave Enough’ was released. The day of the release Jeangu was named ‘Serious Talent’ by 3FM radio, and the week after he played his first single ‘Gold’ at Dutch national TV talk show ‘De Wereld Draait Door’, where he has become a frequent guest ever since. ‘Gold’ was later used in a commercial for television network HBO. During the summer of 2016 Jeangu and his band played a multitude of festivals, after which he toured the Netherlands with Popronde in autumn. He also provided the support for Blaudzun, Remy van Kesteren, Bernhoft and Selah Sue, resulting in a total of 120 shows in just 12 months. The year 2016 was concluded with a performance at Noorderslag and a nomination for an Edison Award in the category ‘Best New Artist.’
Jeangu’s Perquisite produced debut album ‘High On You’ is more energetic and danceable than its predecessor. Melancholy still prevails in songs like ‘Circles’, but generally the focus has shifted to a more raw sound that drives songs like ‘Crazy Kids’ – a duet with twin brother Xillan – and ‘Head Over Heels’. ‘Antidote’ and ‘High On You’ show Jeangu’s affinity with soul music. It is on tracks like these that his powerful voice is intensified by the addition of brass arrangements that can be heard on the majority of the album. The common thread throughout the record, however, is still Jeangu’s unique vocal capacity, that hypnotises in the low range and moves the listener in the high range.
‘High On You’ was released on Unexpected Records on April 14th, 2017. The record entered the Dutch album charts, was nominated for the Edison Pop ‘Best Album’, and received critical acclaim from the press. Algemeen Dagblad gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and wrote: ‘He’s only 23, but has a soul veteran-like depth in his voice. ‘High On You’ might be the best Dutch debut album of 2017.’ De Telegraaf added: ‘Your mouth will drop with surprise and admiration. What a way to start your career!’. Oor Magazine called Jeangu ‘a newcomer that will really excite you’.
The release of the album was celebrated with two club tours throughout the Netherlands of fifteen shows in total of which thirteen were sold out. In the summer of 2017, Jeangu played an abundance of festivals with his band, including North Sea Jazz and Lowlands. In December Jeangu flew back to Suriname, where title song ‘High On You’ had been at the number one chart position for seven weeks straight, for the first time since he moved to The Netherlands. He played there with his full live band for a thrilled 1500-piece audience. Back in The Netherlands, the year 2018 kicked off with a show at the Eurosonic showcase festival.
The Next One
Jeangu Macrooy Lyrics
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you sat quietly at the table
and I wish I could
make you see
It's not your fault
he couldn't love you
back
maybe the next one will be different
maybe the next one will call you
sweep you off your feet
maybe the next one
maybe the next one
fighting back your tears
I can hear it in your voice
and I know
you're mad
I know it hurts
you gave it all
but you got nothing
back
maybe the next one will be good
maybe the next one will be different
maybe the next one will call you
sweep you off your feet
maybe the next one
maybe the next one
Keep holding on
to your dreams
keep holding on
to who you are
keep holding on hold on hold on
maybe the next one
maybe the next one
maybe the next one
maybe the next
one
The lyrics of Jeangu Macrooy's song, The Next One, revolve around the emotions of someone who is trying to console a friend who has just had a break-up. The opening line, "Fallen from your grace", suggests that the person who has just broken up may be feeling a sense of failure or inadequacy. The singer then wishes that they could make their friend see that it was not their fault that the relationship didn't work out. They try to reassure them that their partner's inability to love them back was not their fault.
The chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope for the heartbroken person, with the lines "maybe the next one will be good, maybe the next one will be different, maybe the next one will call you, sweep you off your feet." This shows that there is always the possibility of finding love again and finding someone who will appreciate and reciprocate the love they give.
The second verse highlights the struggles of the person trying to comfort their friend, as they can hear the pain and anger in their voice. They acknowledge that their friend gave their all in the relationship but got nothing back in return. The song ends with the singer urging their friend to hold on to their dreams and who they are, in the hope that one day the next one will come along and sweep them off their feet.
Line by Line Meaning
Fallen from your grace
You used to feel confident and deserving, but now you feel disappointed and unworthy.
you sat quietly at the table
You are holding back your emotions and trying to maintain composure.
and I wish I could
I feel helpless and want to help you, but I know it's not in my control.
make you see
I want to help you gain perspective and realize that you are not to blame.
It's not your fault
You did nothing wrong and are not responsible for someone else's inability to love.
he couldn't love you
The person who rejected you was not capable of giving you the love you deserved.
back
You gave your all to this person and received nothing in return.
maybe the next one will be good
There is hope that the next person you meet will treat you well and make you happy.
maybe the next one will be different
The next person will have qualities that are distinct from the one who hurt you.
maybe the next one will call you
You will receive attention and affection from the next person who is interested in you.
sweep you off your feet
This person will make you feel excited and romantically alive again.
fighting back your tears
You are trying not to cry and show vulnerability in front of others.
I can hear it in your voice
Your voice sounds strained and sad, and it's clear you are suffering.
and I know
I am aware of the pain you are going through and want to help you.
you're mad
You are angry at the person who hurt you and the situation you are now in.
I know it hurts
You are in emotional pain and it's difficult to cope with.
you gave it all
You put all your effort and love into the relationship.
but you got nothing
You did not receive any of the love or effort in return.
keep holding on
to your dreams
You should not give up on your aspirations and goals, despite this setback.
keep holding on
to who you are
Don't let this situation change who you are and what you believe in.
keep holding on hold on hold on
Hold on to hope and keep moving forward, despite the difficulties.
maybe the next one
maybe the next one
maybe the next one
maybe the next
one
The idea of someone new in your life who will love and appreciate you gives you strength to move on.
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
j al
Never in my life has such a single song hit such a soft spot in my heart 💓😭😭❤️
Lucia Santos
Lindo demais!👏
ELFOTOMOCHILERO
I listen your song today in Amsterdam and I never felt something like this before, such a talented person!
Yoori Choi
Your voice is so amazing.
WhyFriendShaped?
damn soulful voice
Paul Reus
Mooi Jeangu. Dit komt uit je soul. Dit is eigenlijk wat ik bedoelde met wat ik eerder onder een andere song schreef, dat het iets ruiger kon. Dit is puur. Mooie stem met bereik en fijn gitaarspel.
Nadia van Raam
Prachtig liedje. Precies wat ik nu nodig heb.
John Baas
Wat een stem!!
Fighting For Freedom
You’re really good! And I don’t say this to please you or out of sorrow (if I may be so blunt to say so).
Gregory Bainathsah
Prachtig!