1. Laïs is a Flemish folk group featuring the voices of Jorunn Bauweraerts, Nathalie Delcroix and Annelies Brosens. The inspiration for their songs comes from old song books. Their style can best be described as a modern take on medieval songs.
The band was formed at the music workshop Volksmuziekstages in Gooik, Belgium. The well-established Flemish folk band Kadril noticed the girls singing a capella and took them on tour as their support act. While touring with Kadril Laïs built up a small fan base with their a capella songs. Their first CD featured appearances by Kadril, but later the girls would find their own musicians to complete the band. Today Jorunn, Nathalie and Annelies are joined by Fritz Sundermann (electric and acoustic instruments, harmonium), Hans Quaghebeur (squeezeboxes, hurdy-gurdy, whistle), Ronny Reuman (percussion) and Bart Denolf (electric and acoustic bass).
2. Lais is a Canadian R&B singer and rapper, who stormed onto the scene via Reddit’s HipHopHeads when his first mixtape Session One went viral on the platform. After deciding to dive into producing and songwriting as a way to pass the time while being on house arrest he rediscovered his love & passion for music & fashion. Born in Pakistan, but having moved to Virginia at the age of 3 and again to Toronto at the age of 13, Lais has been able to tap into a unique variety of cultures, aesthetics, and sounds from his own life experiences all while telling his story.
3. Leys , born Leslie in Verdun France, is a french rapper. After starting rapping at the age of 16, she quickly gained attention and started being invited at France's biggest hip hop radio to freestyle.
She gained notoriety during her participation in Nouvelle Ecole, Netflix's french version of rap competition Rythm and Flow. She made it to the finale, arriving at number 2 behind belgian rappeur Fresh with whom she collaborated later. She is still, to this day, the only female rapper who made it this far in the competition.
In march 2024, she released her first EP simply selftitled 'LEYS'.
Astronaut
Laïs Lyrics
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Je hebt nu geen gewicht
Astronaut
Ga sneller dan het licht
de planeten zingen zacht
Van het wonder dat je wacht
Kijk niet om ga steeds vooruit
goeie reis en hou je haaks en kijk goed uit
astronaut
Astraal verzilverd kind
Astronaut
Door duisternis omringd
en als je soms verdwaald
Ga rechtdoor en wees niet bang
Geef de liefde wat ze vraagt
Eet de vruchten die ze draagt
Kijk niet om ga steeds vooruit
goeie reis en hou je haaks en kijk goed uit
astronaut
The lyrics to Lais's song "Astronaut" speak to the experience of leaving behind the weight of earthly concerns and embarking on a journey beyond the stars. The opening lines, "Goeie reis / Je hebt nu geen gewicht / Astronaut / Ga sneller dan het licht," directly address the astronaut, wishing them a good journey and noting their weightlessness in space. The excitement of the journey is emphasized with the mention of traveling faster than the speed of light.
The next lines, "De planeten zingen zacht / Van het wonder dat je wacht / Kijk niet om ga steeds vooruit / Goeie reis en hou je haaks en kijk goed uit," describe the beauty of the cosmos, with the planets singing softly of the wonders that await the traveler. The astronaut is urged to keep moving forward, not looking back, and to take care on their journey.
The chorus of the song, "Astronaut / Astraal verzilverd kind / Astronaut / Door duisternis omringd," repeats the title and introduces the idea of the astronaut being a celestial, silver child surrounded by darkness. Despite this, they are reminded to persevere and not be afraid of getting lost, to follow their heart and eat the fruits of love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Astronaut" speak to a sense of wonder, adventure, and possibility in the face of the unknown. It suggests that through determination, courage, and love, one can explore the universe and find meaning and purpose beyond the boundaries of Earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Goeie reis
Have a good journey
Je hebt nu geen gewicht
You have no weight now
Astronaut
Astronaut
Ga sneller dan het licht
Go faster than the speed of light
De planeten zingen zacht
The planets sing softly
Van het wonder dat je wacht
Of the wonder that awaits you
Kijk niet om ga steeds vooruit
Don't look back, keep going forward
Goeie reis en hou je haaks en kijk goed uit
Have a good journey and be careful
Astronaut
Astronaut
Astraal verzilverd kind
Astrally silvered child
Astronaut
Astronaut
Door duisternis omringd
Surrounded by darkness
En als je soms verdwaald
And if you get lost sometimes
Ga rechtdoor en wees niet bang
Go straight ahead and don't be afraid
Geef de liefde wat ze vraagt
Give love what it asks for
Eet de vruchten die ze draagt
Eat the fruits it bears
Kijk niet om ga steeds vooruit
Don't look back, keep going forward
Goeie reis en hou je haaks en kijk goed uit
Have a good journey and be careful
Astronaut
Astronaut
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Tobias Groeneveld
Fantastisch nummer. En ook deze versie kan ik erg waarderen.
Robbert Voges
Schitterend. Tranen in mijn ogen, elke keer weer
Steve Dotwood
Nee, vind ik ook : het ultieme folk/pop whatever nummer. Ik ben er smoor op. Vind dat Laïs meer van dit materiaal mag brengen. Met zeer veel smaak gearrangeerd overigens!
Hals
Ik moet nog steeds huilen bij deze plaat. Ik weet niet waarom maar het is oké
Annelies Rijnders
Prachtig! <3
OlijfOlifant
Wij noemen dit thuis de 'K3-versie' van een van de meest fantastische nummers van Spinvis. Maar wel heel mooi hoor!
John Hamers
Ja ik weet nog hoe mooi de verstandelijkheid is, zo mooi ongeveer : )
Gerard de Hoop
Prachtig twee superbands bijelkaar
Peter Welp
Ge Wel Dig. Wat een stemmen, wat een compositie. En ik ben de eerste die dat vindt? Nah. Mensen zijn te schuchter om hierop te durven reageren. Misschien terecht. Hier wordt je stil van. Dank.
Wim Schulte
Nee joh Peter dit is zo niet normaal. Familie reageert hier toch niet op. Zo goed. Groetjes. Wim