She released her first album (and the five singles taken from it) simply as Margriet Eshuijs, but between 1981 and 1991 she used the moniker Margriet Eshuijs Band, to do more justice to her 'band sound' and the musicians who backed her.
Only two albums were released under this band name: 'Right On Time' (1981) and 'Eye To Eye' (1982). The Margriet Eshuijs Band's only Dutch chart success was 'Black Pearl', which hit #13 in the Dutch Top 40 in February 1982.
From 1991 onwards Eshuijs mostly recorded and performed as Margriet Eshuijs again.
Black Pearl
Margriet Eshuijs Band Lyrics
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Teddy`s up against the wall
It`s the type of the end
Long distance hall
They live so far apart but she`s still here in his heart
And touching her world got him hooked on that girl
Read between lines
Wishing he could see her shine
Black pearl
Hearing that voice so warm so cruel
He`s got no choice
Doesn`t care to be a fool
Someday they`ll be together
Someday somehow
In the shade of a mango tree
They`ll revive their history
Read between lines
Turn each and every stone
Wishing he could see her shine
Black pearl
solo
Someday they`ll be together
Someday somehow
In the shade of a mango tree
They`ll revive their history
Read between lines
Turn each and every stone
Wishing he could see her shine
Black pearl
Black pearl
Black pearl
Black pearl
The Margriet Eshuijs Band's song "Black Pearl" tells the story of a man named Teddy who is experiencing a long-distance relationship with a woman who he deeply cares about. The first stanza sets up the scene of the song, with Teddy awake at 3 a.m. and feeling like he has reached the end of something. He's up against the wall, which likely symbolizes the predicament he finds himself in. The long-distance aspect of the relationship is emphasized, but Teddy still feels connected to this woman, even though they are so far apart. The phrase "touching her world got him hooked on that girl" suggests that even if they can't physically be together, he feels like he knows her intimately.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repeated refrain of "Black Pearl." Teddy longs to see this woman "shine," but is relegated to reading between the lines and turning over every stone in order to understand her. The metaphor of a black pearl is interesting- pearls are often associated with purity and innocence, but the color black suggests something darker and more complex. This could be interpreted as Teddy's complicated and intense relationship with this woman, or a commentary on the woman herself. The second verse of the song reinforces the passion that Teddy feels for this woman, even though he recognizes that she may be cruel at times. He has faith that they will someday be together and rekindle their love story under a mango tree.
Line by Line Meaning
It`s three a.m.
It's the early hours of the morning.
Teddy`s up against the wall
Teddy is feeling trapped or cornered in a difficult situation.
It`s the type of the end
This feels like the final chapter in a long story.
Long distance hall
The distance between them is great and difficult to cross.
They live so far apart but she`s still here in his heart
Despite the distance, he still has strong feelings for her.
And touching her world got him hooked on that girl
Being a part of her life has made him fall deeply in love with her.
Read between lines
Look for the hidden meanings in the things she says or does.
Turn each and every stone
Leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of uncovering the truth.
Wishing he could see her shine
He wants to see her at her best, happy and thriving.
Black pearl
A poetic metaphor for the woman he loves: unique, precious, and beautiful.
Hearing that voice so warm so cruel
He loves her voice, but sometimes it hurts him when she speaks harshly or with indifference.
He`s got no choice
He feels powerless to control his feelings or his circumstances.
Doesn`t care to be a fool
He's willing to risk looking foolish or being hurt for the chance to be with her.
Someday they`ll be together
He's holding on to hope that someday they can make a life together.
Someday somehow
He's unsure of how, but he's optimistic that somehow things will work out between them.
In the shade of a mango tree
A romantic image of them together in a beautiful setting, perhaps reflecting a cultural backdrop.
They`ll revive their history
They'll create new memories and reconnect with happy moments from their past.
solo
An instrumental interlude.
Black pearl
A repetition of the earlier metaphor, emphasizing how important she is to him.
Black pearl
Another repetition, perhaps indicating how deeply he feels for her.
Black pearl
A final repetition, ending the song on the same poetic metaphor that characterized the woman he loves.
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@songbird1968
Een geweldige zangeres is van ons heengegaan. Rust zacht Margriet.💖
@missnight73
R.I.P Margriet. Geweldig nummer 💝
@pietouwehand591
Prachtige stem, geweldige zangeres!
RIP Margriet!
@erikvanmunster494
She left. Her music is always with us. Thanks Margriet, you are one of the greatest.....
@F21012013R
RIP Margriet. Bedankt voor de mooie muziek.
@wladimirnordemann5236
Gouden tijden, gouden song. R.I.P. Margriet ❤😢
@JazzgutsVGvanKampen
Wat een geweldige zangeres, ik hield van haar Soul, haar feeling haar devotie naar de muziek, rust zacht en totale respect. Vic
@DirkjeA
Beautiful song, done so well by Margriet and band, astonishing.
@Bosbewoonster
Mooi en intens gezongen. Dank, Margriet. Rest in peace.
@adburgt618
Nice noble noises with groovy touch, embedded in a clubbable atmosphere.
For Margriet & Band: warm complements from a joyful listener.
Rest one word. Magnificent.