Neefs was studying for technical artist at the Technical School in Mechelen when his talent was discovered and he learned how to play the guitar. At the end of the 50s he became the leadsinger of the band Sun Spots, he did a couple of shows with this band and performed at talent shows.
Jacques Kluger and Bobbejaan Schoepen got Neefs a record deal, songs like Anita my love, Ach Margrietje and Ein kleines Kompliment were the result of this.
Neefs was killed in a road accident in Lier on 25 December 1980, aged 43. His wife Liliane also died in the accident. They had two sons, Ludwig Neefs and Gunther Neefs the latter is also a well-known singer in Belgium.
On 5 August 2007, a bust of Neefs was unveiled in his hometown of Gierle to honour what would have been his 70th birthday.
Laat ons een bloem by Neefs was awarded the title of the most beautiful Dutch song ever.
Wat een leven
Louis Neefs Lyrics
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Dan begin ik er beslist eens aan
Aan ik weet niet wat
Maar je zult zien dat
Iedereen er zal verstomd van staan
Als ik ooit eens vijf minuten tijd heb
Morgen of een andere dag misschien
Iets waarvan men zegt
Nee, dat hebben we nog nooit gezien
Refrain:
Maar ik heb de hele dag toch al zoveel te doen
Eten, drinken, slapen, zoals 't hoort
Hele nachten dromen
En dan moe zijn tot de noen
Enzovoort, enzovoort, wat 'n leven
Maar als ik eens vijf minuten tijd heb
Dan kan je er zeker van op aan
Dat ik op een keer
Maar wie weet wanneer
Mogelijk eens aan de slag zal gaan
Refrain
Maar als ik eens vijf minuten tijd heb
Dan kan je er zeker van op aan
Dat ik op een keer
Maar wie weet wanneer
Mogelijk eens aan de slag zal gaan
The song "Wat een leven" by Louis Neefs describes the frustrating feeling of never having enough time for the things we want to do. The lyrics speak of a desire to take just five minutes to create something incredible and unique, something that will leave everyone amazed. However, the singer acknowledges that there is always so much to do that it's difficult to find those five precious minutes.
The song's chorus emphasizes how busy our lives can be with everyday tasks such as eating, drinking, sleeping, dreaming, and so on. It's a reminder that life is filled with obligations that can easily consume our time and energy. Yet, the singer holds on to the hope that one day, they will be able to find the time to create something extraordinary, even if "who knows when."
Overall, the song highlights the challenge of balancing our daily responsibilities with our creative aspirations. It paints a picture of a person who is yearning for a moment of artistic expression but is struggling to find the time for it amidst the demands of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Als ik ooit eens vijf minuten tijd heb
I always intend on doing something productive when I finally have five spare minutes to myself, but I never end up getting around to it.
Dan begin ik er beslist eens aan
Once I have those five minutes of spare time, I know that I'll finally take some action and start doing something productive.
Aan ik weet niet wat
I'm not sure what exactly I'll be doing, but it will be something worthwhile.
Maar je zult zien dat
Trust me, when I get around to taking action, I'll definitely surprise everyone with my great accomplishments.
Iedereen er zal verstomd van staan
My achievements will leave everyone speechless with amazement.
Morgen of een andere dag misschien
I might take action tomorrow or some other day in the future.
Dan doe ik eens echt
Whatever I end up doing in my spare time, I know that it will be a truly worthwhile endeavor.
Iets waarvan men zegt
My actions will leave everyone in awe, and people will talk about what I've accomplished.
Nee, dat hebben we nog nooit gezien
No one has ever seen anything quite like what I'll achieve.
Maar ik heb de hele dag toch al zoveel te doen
Although I always plan to make the most of my spare time, the truth is that I'm always busy with other things.
Eten, drinken, slapen, zoals 't hoort
My daily life involves nothing more than fulfilling basic needs like eating, drinking, and sleeping.
Hele nachten dromen
I spend most of my nights dreaming about all the things I'd like to accomplish, instead of taking action.
En dan moe zijn tot de noen
I wake up tired in the morning because I've spent the night dreaming instead of getting proper rest.
Enzovoort, enzovoort, wat 'n leven
And so it goes, day after day, what kind of life is this?
Dan kan je er zeker van op aan
When I finally do manage to find those five spare minutes, I guarantee that I'll finally take some action.
Dat ik op een keer
I know that one day, hopefully soon, I'll take the first step toward accomplishing something great.
Mogelijk eens aan de slag zal gaan
It's possible that I might finally get down to business and start working on something valuable.
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Katrien Van Zele
Zalig liedje! Wat kon Louis dat mooi zingen!
dieuwerina .suzanna
wat is dit toch mooi van Louis neef