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.
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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'.
Bruidsnacht
Laïs Lyrics
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Haar bruidskleed had zij aan
Baren gaan heen en weer
Sterren staan klaar
Eenzaam in doods gebied
Ontwaakt hij en hoort haar lied
Baren gaan heen en weer
Hij kwam uit zee naar 't strand
Hij nam haar bij de hand
Baren gaan heen en weer
Sterren staan klaar
Donker duin
Donker duin
Sterren staan helder klaar
Zij rusten eeuwig
Bij elkaar
Toen in dat geurend kruid
Werd zij 'n gekroonde bruid
Baren gaan heen en weer
Donker is 't tij
Hij nam haar met zich mee
Terug naar de brandende zee
Baren gaan heen en weer
Sterren staan klaar
Donker duin
Donker duin
Sterren staan helder klaar
Zij rusten eeuwig
Mm mm... Bij elkaar
Donker duin
Donker duin
Sterren staan helder klaar
Zij rusten eeuwig
Mm mm... Bij elkaar
The song Bruidsnacht by Laïs tells a haunting and romantic tale of a bride and groom who unite in a supernatural and mystical union. The first verse describes the bride's journey to the dunes on her wedding night, dressed in her bridal gown. The tide is high, and the stars above seem to be blessing the couple's love. In the second verse, the groom awakens in a desolate place and hears the bride's voice, which leads him to her. When he finds her, they embrace and become one, surrounded by the sound of the waves and the light of the stars. The third verse reveals that she is now a crowned bride, and they depart for the sea together, still in each other's embrace.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems to suggest that the love between the bride and groom is more powerful than death itself. They rest in peace, forever united and at peace with one another. The dark dunes and the ocean seem to symbolize the cycle of life and death, with the stars as a reminder of eternal love. The song evokes a mystical and spiritual experience that is both enchanting and haunting.
Line by Line Meaning
Zij is naar 't duin gegaan
She went to the dunes
Haar bruidskleed had zij aan
She was wearing her wedding dress
Baren gaan heen en weer
The waves come and go
Sterren staan klaar
The stars are ready
Eenzaam in doods gebied
Alone in a dead area
Ontwaakt hij en hoort haar lied
He awakens and hears her song
Donker is 't tij
The tide is dark
Hij kwam uit zee naar 't strand
He came from the sea to the shore
Hij nam haar bij de hand
He took her by the hand
Donker duin
Dark dune
Sterren staan helder klaar
The stars are shining bright
Zij rusten eeuwig
They rest eternally
Bij elkaar
Together
Toen in dat geurend kruid
Then, in that fragrant herb
Werd zij 'n gekroonde bruid
She became a crowned bride
Hij nam haar met zich mee
He took her with him
Terug naar de brandende zee
Back to the burning sea
Donker duin
Dark dune
Zij rusten eeuwig
They rest eternally
Mm mm... Bij elkaar
Mm mm... Together
Donker duin
Dark dune
Sterren staan helder klaar
The stars are shining bright
Zij rusten eeuwig
They rest eternally
Mm mm... Bij elkaar
Mm mm... Together
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheFactoryOfLight
Such a sad song and a moving one. Laïs sing like angels, truly, and are among the most talented and yet unrecognised acts of Europe.
Lowezar
Очень красивый язык. Может быть мне так кажется только из-за исполнителей, но, пожалуй, я займусь его изучением... Уж очень хочется понимать о чём они так красиво поют:).
Thea Pots
Wat een schitterend lied.... <3
Hans Mateboer
Voor drie weken luister ik dit lied nu, op zoek intussen naar iets wat het overtreft...maar neen...het word niet beter dan dit.
kamiltartar
awesome, definitely!
Stéphanie Somers
ik hou van dit liedje (l)
Lucas de Ricky
sehr schön
Boutman
@BelgianMusic thank you for adjusting the lyrics' credit on such a short notice !
Thea Pots
En nog maar een keer.....
gilles bourgeois
@romboutman And who wrote the music? Simple but terribly efficient!