Mental Theo was born in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands in 1965, Theo began DJing family get-togethers at the age of ten, selecting records from his parents' stack of soul 55s. He was buying his own records soon after, (album ABBA) and owned his first pair of turntables at the age of 14. The rest of his teens was making spare money at any job he could get to sell records, though Theo studied electrical engineering in college, he quit after several years and began working various jobs until he could become a full-time DJ.
Mental Theo had followed the musical trends from disco to rare groove on to hip-hop during the late '70s and early '80s, he even worked for a hip hop magazine, but the introduction of house into Holland during the middle part of the decade convinced him that he had found his niche. His reputation bloomed during the gabber house explosion of 1990-1993; Mental Theo played on wicked party’s together with dj Rob Janssen from Parkzicht Rotterdam. Later on at world’s biggest events : Fantazia (Scotland), Mayday (Finland), Love Parade (Berlin), Thunderdome (Holland), Newyears Rave (Australia), Goliath (Austria),Streetparade (swiss), Decibel (Holland), In Control (Holland), Mistery Land (Holland), Resurrection (UK), Overdose (France), Limelight (USA), XTC (USA) and many more, that signature built him into one of the top DJs of the early '90s.
In the early '90s Theo worked for Arcade Records and created the biggest Hardcore compilation in the world ever, (Thunderdome), later on Theo signed a production deal with Master Maximum Records, a label together with Charly Lownoise. Later on they scored world wide hits with there debut single, "Wonderful days" and sold millions of records. Eleven hit singles followed.
After the hit singles, Mental Theo started his own television production company and produced several tv shows for MTV and TMF in The Netherlands. 6 years of crazy tv, wicked shows and mostly outragiest items made Theo cool down and go back to his music.
Wonderful Days 2008
Mental Theo Lyrics
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Wonderful days belong to the past
I don't know where I stand, what I'm to do
Try to forget and I'll find someone new
So I prayed on my knees to heaven above
Send me somebody please, someone to love
Let them into my story, give me your hands
Don't let me down with a heart to mend
I found the love but it didn't last
Wonderful days belong to the past
I don't know where I stand, what I'm to do
Try to forget and I'll find someone new
I found the love but it didn't last
Wonderful days belong to the past
I don't know where I stand, what I'm to do
Try to forget and I'll find someone new
So I prayed on my knees to heaven above
Send me somebody please, someone to love
Let them into my story, give me your hands
Don't let me down with a heart to be mend
I, I found the love but it didn't last
Wonderful days belong to the past
I don't know where I stand, what I'm to do
Try to forget and I'll find someone new
So I prayed on my knees to heaven above
Send me somebody please, someone to love
Let them into my story, give me your hands
Don't let me down with a heart to mend
The lyrics of "Wonderful Days" by Mental Theo are about a lost love that the singer had. The singer is reminiscing about the past, particularly the wonderful days they had in their relationship. Although they find themselves alone now, they are trying to move on and forget about their past love. They are seeking a new love and are praying for someone to come into their life. The desperation of the singer is evident in the lines, "Send me somebody please, someone to love, Let them into my story, give me your hands, Don't let me down with a heart to mend." The singer seems to be asking for divine intervention in finding a new love.
Line by Line Meaning
I found the love but it didn't last
I thought I had found love, but my relationship didn't work out
Wonderful days belong to the past
The good times are over and cannot be regained
I don't know where I stand, what I'm to do
I am confused about my current situation and what actions to take
Try to forget and I'll find someone new
I will try to move on from my past relationship and find someone else
So I prayed on my knees to heaven above
I turned to a higher power and begged for help
Send me somebody please, someone to love
I pleaded for a new partner to enter my life
Let them into my story, give me your hands
I want my new partner to be a part of my life and help me through my struggles
Don't let me down with a heart to mend
I am emotionally vulnerable and don't want to be hurt again
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: Daniel Vangarde, Nelly Antoinette Byl
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Johan Van Eendenburg
Still getting goosebumps from this song. I'm glad i live in holland. Paul elstak,theo nabuurs , armin van buren & tiesto. What do we want more?
digimonworldone
Memories. Been listening to this kind of music since I was 4, I'm coming 16 and still loving old songs compared to the new. <3
lacrosseguy108
god i cant get over this song
Christina Wagner
This song was 10 years ago no.70 in the german year-end-charts #charlie #lownoise #and #mental #theo
katechan3
Love this song. ^________^
djreggie08
best version of this classic
Jürgen Rau
i love this song
Diana Estrada
Good times!
Thomas Gabriel
Ich,
war zwar damals Möchtegern Gangster.
Aber Charly Lownoise und Mental Theo sowie RMB hatten mich bewegt!
Und, bewegen mich immer noch!
Steffi Uludogan
omg... wie hab ich diesen Song geliebt... *alte Erinnerungen werden wach*^^