Krezip began as a four-piece outfit in 1997, in Tilburg, The Netherlands, consisting of Jacqueline Govaert on vocals, Anne Govaert and Annelies Kuijsters on guitar and Joost van Haaren on bass. Though these four formed the core of the band, they found it difficult to get a fitting permanent drummer. During one of their early shows, Thijs Romeijn was in the audience, and was so impressed by the band's energy that he approached them after the show to commend them. During the conversation, it turned out that Romeijn was a drummer himself, and he quickly became the band's permanent drummer.
Throughout 1998, Krezip, armed with two demo tapes, played many festivals throughout the country, such as Festival Mundial, Noorderslag, and Lowlands. Studies and age became a sticking point to accept big offers in the music world. In 1999, they released an independent EP, titled Run Around.
Nothing Less (2000 - 2001)
Reportedly, the band soon received numerous offers from record companies. In 2000, they signed with Warner Music and recorded their debut album, "Nothing Less", with producer Oscar Holleman. Their first single, "Won't Cry", did little to advance their career. The band gained more exposure after a show at Dutch festival Pinkpop, with the ballad "I Would Stay" being received exceptionally well. Accordingly, the song was released as their second single, featuring a video compiled from footage of the Pinkpop show. "I Would Stay" became a #1 hit in Belgium and #2 in the Netherlands. It was the #1 song of 2000 in Belgium.
"Nothing Less" debuted at #1 in both the Netherlands and Belgium, going 3x platinum in the Netherlands (210,000 copies sold with a total of 250,000 albums sold[2]). Despite this, the two other singles from the album, "All Unsaid" and "Everything And More", failed to chart. Among others, Krezip received a 2001 Edison Award (the Dutch equivalent of the Grammy Awards).
The band toured continuously on the album, though towards the end of the tour, problems began to arise. Jacqueline Govaert began to lose her voice, while Annelies Kuijsters experienced severe pains in her hand that stopped her from playing shows without painkillers. After the tour, Govaert needed an operation on her vocal cords, while Kuijsters was diagnosed as simply not being "made" to play guitar. The band decided to go with an unorthodox solution for this problem, and moved her to a keyboard position instead. The empty guitar position was filled by Thomas Holthuis.
Days Like This (2002 - 2003)
Despite a delay due to writer's block, the band released Days Like This, the follow-up to Nothing Less, in 2002. The album was certified gold (35,000 copies) later that year, and though the album was not as successful as its predecessor, the album had several successful singles; "You Can Say" (#18), "Promise" (#16), and "Mine". Despite this success, Jacqueline Govaert has expressed disdain for some of the songs, implying that the album was too serious for Krezip, and critisizing her own singing.
A club tour supported the album through The Netherlands, including unplugged performances in theaters. A performance for The Box program Pure was recorded live and brought out on DVD and CD called "That'll Be Unplugged". The band liked the unplugged shows at first, but over time, decided to keep with rock music. Krezip also spent time promoting the album in Germany. They did two tours through the country and they were the supporting act for Bon Jovi in the Netherlands. They also were the supporting act for Sheryl Crow during her tour through Germany and France.
In 2003, guitarist Thomas Holthuis decided to leave the band to live with his girlfriend in Berlin, citing musical differences. He was replaced by JanPeter Hoekstra.
Release from record label and What Are You Waiting For?
While the band wrote new songs, Warner Music forced Warner Music Benelux to drop all of their national artists, including Krezip. The band independently released "All I'm Asking For", available on their website for 99 cents.
After their departure at Warner, Krezip received many offers from other record labels. After careful deliberation, they chose to sign with Sony BMG. In a speech during the 2004 TMF Awards, Krezip thanked their old label for everything that they had done. The band flew to Los Angeles to collaborate with American producer couple Wizardz of Oz, writing most of their new album there. Drummer Thijs Romeijn became demotivated and found himself unable to play the new songs due to not practising. Eventually, the band decided not to move on with Thijs. The new drummer was Bram van den Berg, who was originally only hired to play on the album, but decided to stay.
On May 9, 2005 Krezip released "What Are You Waiting For?". The album debuted at #1 in the Dutch Album Top 100 and stayed in the chart for 27 weeks. Three singles were released with "Out Of My Bed" as the first. It peaked at #9, making it Krezip's second top 10 hit since "I Would Stay" (2000). Two other singles, "Don't Crush Me" (#22) and the ballad "I Apologize" (#30), failed to make it into the top 20.
In early 2005 Krezip traveled to Ethiopia at the request of charity foundation Novib for an education campaign. The journey was recorded and shown on the Dutch version of MTV. The band also went on tour through Benelux, selling out 15 big venues.
The song "Same Mistake" was used in the Dutch movie Schnitzel Paradise (Het Schnitzelparadijs), which became a huge hit in the Netherlands. The band later noted that, ironically, Same Mistake is the only Krezip song that has never been played live.
In 2006, Jacqueline joined several artists in the Netherlands to record the anthem for the 2006 TMF Awards. The song was performed live during the award show. The single became available for download to support the foundation Dance 4 Life. The song peaked at #4 on downloads alone.
Plug It In (2006 - 2007)
In 2007, the band teamed up with Felix Rodriguez and Jesper Anderberg of The Sounds to record a new album. The band deliberately chose a drastically different sound, with disco influences and more electronica. The album was recorded in two weeks. On May 11, 2007 Krezip released "Plug It In". On February 6, 2007 a Dutch radio station (3FM) played a rough version of the first single, "Plug It In & Turn Me On". The song officially debuted in April 2007 at the #39 spot on the Dutch Top 40. To promote the new album, Krezip has done a promotional tour through the Netherlands.
Ten-year anniversary and break-up (2007 - 2009)
On August 17, 2007 Jacqueline announced on Giel Beelen's radio show that Krezip will give a special concert on December 29, 2007 in the HMH to celebrate their tenth anniversary. A documentary was also filmed, showcasing the band's entire career up until that point with narration by the band members. The band also recorded a cover of "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime" by The Korgis. The song was featured in the film "Alles is liefde." Later that year, the band re-released Plug It In with the track, a new song and a number of live tracks from the HMH concert.
The band continued to tour, eventually announcing that a Best Of-compilation would be released in November 2008. It was implied that the band thought this a good point to release a retrospective. On October 2, however, the band announced in Giel Beelen's radio show that they had decided to break up. On the band's Hyves account, they elaborated that now, at their peak, was a good time for them to quit and go their own ways.
Lead singer Jaqueline Govaert has hinted she might be pursuing a solo career in the future.
Come back (2019)
On January 29, 2019, Krezip announced two live shows: Pinkpop and a gig in the Ziggo Dome on October 26, 2019. They also released a new song Lost Without You. The night of their first Ziggo Dome show, the released a new album, "Sweet High". They have several shows planned in full formation for 2020.
You Are Not Alone
Krezip Lyrics
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Let it out like there's no tomorrow
All the hard feelings and every faded dream
Have faith
It's just stormy weather
It will get better
It's late
It will get better
Fear's going nowhere
Just keep on hanging
Keep on carrying on
Don't hold on to what's gone
All those tears are going nowhere
Just keep on hanging
Keep on carrying on
You are not there alone
You are not alone
There may not be easy answers
And you may not find all you're after
What if all you're longing for
Is right here
Have faith
It's just stormy weather
It will get better
It's late
Get yourself together
It will get better
Fear's going nowhere
Just keep on hanging
Keep on carrying on
Don't hold on to what's gone
All those tears are going nowhere
Keep on hanging
Keep on carrying on
You are not there alone
Don't know where you're going
But I know where you're from
Take me with you
Head for the sun
Don't look back now
Eyes on the road
Moving on
Moving on
Fear's going nowhere
Keep on hanging
Keep on carrying on
You are not there alone
All those tears are going nowhere
Keep on hanging
Keep on carrying on
You are not there alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
You are not alone
In these lyrics, Krezip's song "You Are Not Alone" offers a message of hope and encouragement to someone who may be going through a difficult time. The first verse emphasizes the importance of expressing and releasing one's sorrows and emotions, urging the listener to let them out as if there is no tomorrow. This suggests that it is essential to confront and acknowledge the hard feelings and faded dreams in order to move forward.
The chorus then delivers a strong message of hope and resilience. It encourages the listener to have faith, reminding them that while they may be going through stormy weather, things will eventually get better. The repetition of the phrase "it will get better" reinforces the belief in overcoming the challenges being faced. The line "Get yourself together" implies the need to gather strength and composure, further emphasizing the idea of resilience.
The second verse continues to address the listener's fears and doubts, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and carrying on through tough times. It encourages them to not hold onto what's gone, highlighting that dwelling on past pain or regrets will not lead to progress. The repetition of "keep on hanging" and "keep on carrying on" reinforces the idea of continuing forward despite the hardships.
The bridge of the song introduces a shift in perspective. It acknowledges that there may not always be easy answers or immediate solutions to all the struggles faced. However, it suggests that sometimes what one desires or longs for may already be present in their life. The message here is to have faith and appreciate what is already there, rather than constantly seeking something more.
The song concludes with a final affirmation that the listener is not alone. It reminds them that even though they may not know where they are going, there are others who understand their journey. The lyrics encourage the listener to move ahead, not looking back, with their eyes set on a brighter future. The repeated chorus further reinforces the message of support and reassurance that they are not alone in their struggles.
Overall, Krezip's "You Are Not Alone" is a song that offers hope, resilience, and support to those facing challenges. It encourages the listener to confront their sorrows, have faith in a brighter future, persevere through difficult times, and realize that they are not alone in their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Spit it out every single sorrow
Express and release all your pain and sadness
Let it out like there's no tomorrow
Release your emotions as if there is no limit
All the hard feelings and every faded dream
Every feeling of distress and every lost aspiration
Have faith
Maintain belief and trust
It's just stormy weather
Difficult times will pass like a passing storm
It will get better
The situation will improve
It's late
Even though it may seem delayed
Get yourself together
Regain control and composure
Fear's going nowhere
Fear will not disappear
Just keep on hanging
Continue to persist and endure
Keep on carrying on
Continue to move forward
Don't hold on to what's gone
Do not cling to what has passed
All those tears are going nowhere
Crying will not change the situation
You are not alone
You are not isolated or unsupported
There may not be easy answers
Solutions might not be readily available
And you may not find all you're after
Your desires and goals may remain unfulfilled
What if all you're longing for
What if everything you desire
Is right here
Is already within your reach
Don't know where you're going
Uncertainty about your destination
But I know where you're from
Your origin and background
Take me with you
Let me join you on your journey
Head for the sun
Strive for a brighter future
Don't look back now
Do not dwell on the past
Eyes on the road
Focus on the path ahead
Moving on
Continuing forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon H G Groothedde, Jacqueline Govaert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Donna Verdell
What a beautiful song!🥰
Jayson Greenfield
Dit moet wereldwijd gaan. Iedereen moet dit horen
ruud de heer
Wauw, this is Krezip as we know them. Geweldig nummer. Trots, en wederom, net als alle albums en singles, zo waar!
Michelle Droog
Jaaaa hiermee begint 2021 al goed! Prachtig!
Ingrid Van Puijenbroek
Fantastisch, de echte Krezip sound. 2021 is nu al goed begonnen
Barbara
Super Krezip.fijn dat jullie er zijn weer met spectaculaire song.ga zo door
Yvonne van Braak
Weer een toppertje! Goed om zo het nieuwe jaar in te gaan👍
mhl270
Een goed begin van het nieuwe jaar met het oude Krezip geluid. Hopelijk volgen er nog meer.
saskiaboon
Fijn! Prachtig!❤️
Steve MacBeath
Beautiful song 🥰🥰🥰💐💐💐💖💖💖👏👏👏