Maar In Amerika
Laura Lynn Lyrics


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Met drie schepen trok Columbus naar amerika
Als ontdekker van de schatten der natuur
Ik zou liever in het bootje zijn met nicolas
Want het grote avontuur is mij te duur

Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Daar vlieg je like a monkey naar de maan
Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Is 't hippy happy hoep en 't is gedaan

Ik zou graag met jou naar 't einde van de wereld gaan
Maar ik jaag al elke dag in wild geraas
Daarom bied ik jou dit blauwe hemelbootje aan
Langs riviertjes van de schelde en de maas

Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Daar vlieg je like a monkey naar de maan
Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Is 't hippy happy hoep en 't is gedaan

Ik wil varen door de lente van de vlaamse zon
Want hier vond ik toch het allerliefst onthaal
Naast de bloempjes in de weiden en op mijn japon
Zijn woestijnen van de maan maar dor en schraal

Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Daar vlieg je like a monkey naar de maan
Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Is 't hippy happy hoep en 't is gedaan

Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Daar vlieg je like a monkey naar de maan
Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Is 't hippy happy hoep en 't is gedaan

Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Daar vlieg je like a monkey naar de maan




Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
Is 't hippy happy hoep en 't is gedaan.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Laura Lynn's song "Maar In Amerika" convey a longing for adventure and exploration, contrasting the allure of America with the familiarity and comfort of home. The song begins by referencing Christopher Columbus and his journey to America, describing him as the discoverer of nature's treasures. However, the singer expresses a preference for being in the boat with Nicolas, suggesting that she prefers a more affordable and accessible adventure.


The chorus emphasizes the theme of America being a place of limitless opportunities and dreams. It compares flying to the moon, an iconic symbol of human achievement, to the freedom and possibilities that exist in America. However, it also hints at a sense of disillusionment or a loss of innocence, as it states that once you arrive in America, the "hippy happy hoep" comes to an end.


In the second verse, the singer expresses a desire to travel with someone to the ends of the Earth. However, she acknowledges that her life is already filled with chaos and hustle, suggesting that she may not have the time or capacity for further adventures. The offer of a "blue sky boat" represents a metaphorical escape from this hectic reality, proposing a peaceful journey along the rivers of Scheldt and Meuse, which are both located in Belgium.


The third verse highlights the singer's attachment to her homeland and the simplicity and beauty she finds there. The contrast is drawn between the blooming meadows and the desolate and barren landscapes of the moon's deserts. This emphasizes the idea that while America may offer grandeur and excitement, there is something special and irreplaceable about the singer's own country.


Overall, "Maar In Amerika" explores the longing for adventure and the allure of America while also highlighting the appreciation for the familiar and the beauty of the singer's homeland. It touches on themes of dreams, disillusionment, and the search for a balance between exploration and contentment.


Line by Line Meaning

Met drie schepen trok Columbus naar amerika
Columbus set sail for America with three ships


Als ontdekker van de schatten der natuur
As the discoverer of the treasures of nature


Ik zou liever in het bootje zijn met nicolas
I would rather be in the boat with Nicolas


Want het grote avontuur is mij te duur
Because the great adventure is too expensive for me


Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
But in America, yes, in America


Daar vlieg je like a monkey naar de maan
There you fly like a monkey to the moon


Is 't hippy happy hoep en 't is gedaan
It's hippy happy hoop and it's done


Ik zou graag met jou naar 't einde van de wereld gaan
I would love to go with you to the end of the world


Maar ik jaag al elke dag in wild geraas
But I already chase every day in wild uproar


Daarom bied ik jou dit blauwe hemelbootje aan
That's why I offer you this blue sky boat


Langs riviertjes van de schelde en de maas
Along rivers of the Schelde and the Maas


Ik wil varen door de lente van de vlaamse zon
I want to sail through the spring of the Flemish sun


Want hier vond ik toch het allerliefst onthaal
Because here I found the warmest welcome


Naast de bloempjes in de weiden en op mijn japon
Next to the flowers in the meadows and on my dress


Zijn woestijnen van de maan maar dor en schraal
The deserts of the moon, however, are dry and barren


Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
But in America, yes, in America


Daar vlieg je like a monkey naar de maan
There you fly like a monkey to the moon


Is 't hippy happy hoep en 't is gedaan
It's hippy happy hoop and it's done


Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
But in America, yes, in America


Daar vlieg je like a monkey naar de maan
There you fly like a monkey to the moon


Is 't hippy happy hoep en 't is gedaan
It's hippy happy hoop and it's done


Maar in Amerika maar in amerika
But in America, yes, in America


Daar vlieg je like a monkey naar de maan
There you fly like a monkey to the moon


Is 't hippy happy hoep en 't is gedaan
It's hippy happy hoop and it's done




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