Iedereen
Maarten van Roozendaal Lyrics


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Iedereen is lief
Iedereen is aardig
Iedereen is knap
Hmmm, zo knap

Iedereen is schoon
Iedereen ruikt lekker
Iedereen is braaf
Hmmm, zo braaf

En iedereen is sterk
En iedereen kan dansen
En iedereen komt thuis
Hmmm, zo thuis

En iedereen is blij
En iedereen haalt adem
Iedereen leeft lang
Hmmm, zo lang

Iedereen groeit op
Iedereen krijgt kinderen
Iedereen gaat dood
Hmmm, zo dood

Iedereen is slim
Iedereen is prachtig




Iedereen is mooi
En ik wil jou

Overall Meaning

The song "Iedereen" by Maarten van Roozendaal is a tribute to the beauty and goodness of everyone. The lyrics are simple, yet powerful, as they affirm the inherent value of every person. The first few lines describe everyone as loving, kind, and attractive. The singer goes on to say that everyone is clean and smells good, and is obedient and well-behaved. Finally, he asserts that everyone is strong, can dance, and always finds their way back home. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hmmm, zo [adjective]" (Hmm, so [adjective]), emphasizing the singer's wonder at the amazing qualities of every person.


As the song progresses, the lyrics take a more somber turn, as the singer acknowledges that everyone grows up, has children, and eventually dies. Even still, he insists that everyone is smart, beautiful, and wonderful in their own way. The final line is a declaration of love: "And I want you." This suggests that even though everyone is amazing, the singer has a special connection with one particular person who he finds especially lovable.


Overall, "Iedereen" is a touching tribute to the inherent beauty and value of every person. By celebrating the positive qualities of everyone, the song invites listeners to appreciate the people around them and recognize the goodness in themselves.



Line by Line Meaning

Iedereen is lief
Everyone seems lovable, kind and nice


Iedereen is aardig
Everyone appears sweet, pleasant and friendly


Iedereen is knap
Everyone looks beautiful or handsome in their own unique way


Hmmm, zo knap
Hmm, so attractive


Iedereen is schoon
Everyone seems clean, neat, and tidy


Iedereen ruikt lekker
Everyone smells nice and pleasant


Iedereen is braaf
Everyone appears obedient, well-behaved


Hmmm, zo braaf
Hmm, so well-behaved


En iedereen is sterk
And everyone seems strong, both mentally and physically


En iedereen kan dansen
And everyone can dance or move gracefully


En iedereen komt thuis
And everyone returns home eventually


Hmmm, zo thuis
Hmm, that feels like home


En iedereen is blij
And everyone appears happy or content


En iedereen haalt adem
And everyone breathes, carries on through their journey of life


Iedereen leeft lang
Everyone is expected to live a long life


Hmmm, zo lang
Hmm, so long


Iedereen groeit op
Everyone grows up, develops, and matures over the years


Iedereen krijgt kinderen
Everyone has or will have children soon


Iedereen gaat dood
Everyone will die eventually


Hmmm, zo dood
Hmm, that's death


Iedereen is slim
Everyone appears intelligent, bright, and sharp


Iedereen is prachtig
Everyone looks stunning, gorgeous, and splendid


Iedereen is mooi
Everyone is beautiful, not only in appearance but also in personality-wise


En ik wil jou
And I want you, only you




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Comments from YouTube:

@Jubielai

Iedereen legt een bloem op je graf en luistert naar de wind

@pihoihoi

iedereen huilt om alles wat voorbij en voorgoed weg is.

@pihoihoi

iedereen vergeet wie je was...

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