Marco gained his fame after winning the Soundmixshow on the 7th of April 1990 with his representation of the song At This Moment. After winning the contest he made three Italian albums. However, they were of limited commercial success. In 1994 he switched to singing his songs in Dutch (of which many are translations of Italian songs). His big breakthrough was the song Dromen zijn bedrog which remained at the number 1 position for 12 weeks, which is still a record in the Dutch Top 40.
Marco is married to Leontine Ruiters and they have three children: Luca (1998), Senna (2002) and Jada (2003). His favorite artists are Paskal Jakobsen, Bløf, Paul Carrack and Phil Collins.
Kerstmis
Marco Borsato Lyrics
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Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Kom maar binnen
Het is een tijdje terug dat ik je zag
Gelukkig is er altijd deze dag
Het is kerstmis
Iedereen weer even bij elkaar
De mooiste dag van heel het jaar
Hey, hey
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Kom maar binnen
Het is hier warm en buiten is het koud
Geef je jas maar
We hebben vast wel iets waar je van houdt
Ga maar zitten
Eet en vier gezellig met ons mee
Er is genoeg voor iedereen
Hey, hey
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Oh, met kerst voelt alles altijd even fijn
Wanneer de liefde heerst en de angst verdwijnt
Gaan onze harten open, zijn de problemen klein
Oh, kon elke dag maar kerstmis zijn
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Hey, hey
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerst
Het is kerst
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
Het is kerstmis
The song "Kerstmis" by Marco Borsato celebrates the warmth and togetherness that comes with Christmas. The repeated refrain of "Het is kerstmis" ("It's Christmas") highlights the excitement and joy that surrounds the holiday. The lyrics describe the singer welcoming someone into their home, expressing gratitude for the chance to spend time together during the holiday season. The song acknowledges that it has been a while since they've seen one another, but that Christmas is a time to come together and celebrate. The verses describe the warmth of the home and the generosity of the singer in offering food and drink to their guests. The bridge highlights the universal feelings of love and hope that come with the holiday season, wishing that these positive feelings could be present throughout the year.
Overall, "Kerstmis" is a festive and uplifting song that celebrates the joy of Christmas and the power of togetherness. It acknowledges that the holiday can be a time to reconnect with loved ones and focus on the positive aspects of life. Through its repetition of "Het is kerstmis," the song emphasizes the excitement and anticipation that come with the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Het is kerstmis
Celebrating the holiday season
Kom maar binnen
Welcoming guests into the warm home
Het is een tijdje terug dat ik je zag
Acknowledging the long absence of a friend or family member
Maar hier ben je
Expressing happiness at the reunion
Gelukkig is er altijd deze dag
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to celebrate together
Iedereen weer even bij elkaar
Highlighting the importance of togetherness during the holiday season
De mooiste dag van heel het jaar
Expressing the significance of Christmas as the most special day of the year
Hey, hey
A cheerful interlude
Het is hier warm en buiten is het koud
Describing the cozy atmosphere inside compared to the cold outside
Geef je jas maar
Offering comfort to guests
We hebben vast wel iets waar je van houdt
Assuring guests that they will enjoy the food and company
Ga maar zitten
Welcoming guests to relax
Eet en vier gezellig met ons mee
Inviting guests to enjoy the festive meal together
Er is genoeg voor iedereen
Ensuring everyone will have enough to eat and drink
Oh, met kerst voelt alles altijd even fijn
Expressing the joy and warmth that comes with Christmas
Wanneer de liefde heerst en de angst verdwijnt
Noting the positive emotions associated with Christmas time
Gaan onze harten open, zijn de problemen klein
Highlighting the power of Christmas to bring people together and forget about their worries
Oh, kon elke dag maar kerstmis zijn
Expressing a desire for the love and positivity of Christmas to last every day
Contributed by Zachary N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Xid RK
1) What is Christmas ?
Today most people believe Christmas is a day where you should get together with your family and friends and have nice dinner. And maybe some gifts. However, this is not the real origin of Christmas. Originally, Christmas was a pagan holiday called Saturnalia (feast to celebrate that the worse part of the winter was over) and celebrated in Scandinavia. People believed in Odin and Krampus. See 00:54 in the video.
The part where the guy in the commercial, knows every little details of Christmas customs, yet acts like he doesn't know this one 0:54 is about. It's about Krampus. A demon that abducts children. Not so "leuk", as he claims.
2) Why is Christmas on the 25th of December ?
Because their parents, society and forefathers celebrate this on this day as well. However, originally this is a pagan holiday called Saturnalia (feast to celebrate that the worse part of the winter was over). However, the Catholic Church knew it was hard to get rid of this centuries old holiday, so they made up a lie. They claimed Jesus was born on this day, and therefore we should celebrate Jesus his birthday. In reality, they hoped people would forget about Saturnalia and celebrate Jesus. However, the Church did not know when Jesus was born and it was more likely he was born in Spring. However, this made up lie, could help Christianity to become the biggest religion on the world. Yet, some people left the Church and only wanted to follow the Bible and NOT the Pope who made up all kind of stuff, next to the Commandments of God. They were called Puritans. Or Protestants. They only wanted to follow the Bible and not the altered tricks (statues in the church / unofficial holidays) of the Pope.
3) Why do people decorate a pine tree ?
Pine trees grow in the North of Europe and people believed these trees had powers, because they could survive the cold winter. So, they took the tree inside their house and worshipped this tree. Basically, people nowadays have adopted this custom, without knowing the origin. Nowadays, people put a line tree in their house because everybody else does this. The decorated pine tree is associated with cozy feelings. Nobody knows about the pagan origin.
However, you should ask yourself, as a Christian: Is God content with me adopting a pagan custom, even if I don't believe in the magical powers of the pine tree?
The answer is: God says do not follow the feast of the disbelievers or worship idols. So, you should stay away from pagan customs. Even if you don't worship them, it is weird to adopt them. You would also not put a statue of Satan in your room, even if you don't worship, but it just looks cool. There are many cool wallpapers of a devil or woman with horns. But you would never put them up your wall, would you? Do you really think God would be pleased by that?
Katleen Vandersyppe
Heel mooi kerstnummer 👏 👍 ❤
Stan Rooze
Niet helemaal de kwaliteit die we van marco borsato gewend zijn, maar wel een lekker plaatje voor de feestdagen! Het luistert prima weg, en op zich is daar niks mis mee!
JasonVW 177
ben blij dat er eens een swingend kerstlied is uitgebracht heel tof
niese1984
leuk nummer!word er helemaal vrolijk van fijne kerst!
Jyun Ying Li
My most favourite Dutch film ever.
Greetings from Taiwan. 🇹🇼
Maaike Van Beurden
Het is echt een heel leuk liedje Met vooral mooie tekst
cantforgetyou
Ik heb weinig met Marco, maar ik vind dit dus wel weer een leuk nummer. Lekker vrolijk en uptempo. Beter dan al die slaperige ballads van Marco.
Finte Bots
Yes! Een nieuw, leuk supergezellig Kerstnummer. Marco rulez :D
Holland4evahh
Lol
SuperGlenn1976
I absolutely love this, first dutch christmas song ive ever heard. Glenn Norwich, England