He accompanies himself on piano, used to play with Kim Soepnel on bass, nowadays Egon Kracht plays the bass, and Marcel de Groot plays guitar.
His last theater show 'Barmhart' was applauded by crytics, his new theater show 'het wilde westen' just had its premier.
In february it became known that he was suffering a non-curable disease. He did not want people to pay attention to his illness and till the end he tried to be positive. He died on the first of July 2013 in the companion of his family.
Iedereen
Maarten van Roozendaal Lyrics
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Iedereen is aardig
Iedereen is knap
Hmmm, zo knap
Iedereen is schoon
Iedereen ruikt lekker
Iedereen is 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
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
Contributed by Lily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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...