Early 80's she sings in the BB Band which have success with their singles Stille Willie en Hallo Je Spreekt Met Karin.
Her solocarreer took off succesfully when her first single Windforce 11 (1986) reach the charts. Her debut album Land Of Tá is both artisticly and commercially a succes. It received a Zilveren Harp and an Edison Music Award.
In 1987, her single Haifa Blue (comming from her second album Company of Fools) wins the first prize at the World Song Contest in Japan.
Her third album is rock-orientated and is called No Way Back. On this album the duet Splendid Morning with Colin Blunstone can be found.
Her fourth album, Eye On The Waves, is more easy listening and folk. When the international carreer she hoped for didn't lift off, she decided to step out of the stagelights.
She moved with her children to a small village in the centre of The Netherlands and focused more on her horses. She did continue to make music, however on a low profile.
Her fifth album is released in 1994, on a small independent label. On My Own can be described as a pure, intimate singer/songwriter album.
She died of cancer in a hospital in Utrecht.
After her death the Nadieh Foundation released two albums containing demo-recordings and unreleased tracks Nadieh recorded in her home studio.
The first album, Leef Me (1999) is in the Dutch language. Ten years after her death a second album, Go Stand, is released. It contains English songs, among which a cover of the Elton John song I Need You To Turn To. Also a duet with her daughter Nadiè.
Daughter Nadiè has the talent of her mother and released so far two albums of her own.
After All
Nadieh Lyrics
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Look at this world it's falling, falling apart
Be thou, be thou not far from us
There is a stormwind blowing, it blows us apart
Giving us means of knowing, knowing by heart
Be thou, be thou not far from us
I got this hope it's growing, growing again
And be thou, be thou not far from us
Be thou, be thou not far from us
The opening lines of Nadieh’s "After All" sets the dark tone of the song, describing the world as "falling, falling apart." The repeated line brings attention to the state of the world and how it seems to be disintegrating, perhaps referring to social and political turmoil. The following line, "be thou, be thou not far from us," refers to a plea for divine intervention, for a higher being to be present and help during these turbulent times.
The next stanza talks about a "stormwind blowing," which may refer to a literal storm, or could represent the ongoing chaos and upheaval in the world. The line "Giving us means of knowing, knowing by heart," may refer to people becoming more aware of the issues and events happening around them, or perhaps becoming more connected to their inner sense of right and wrong. Again, the plea for divine intervention is present, asking for guidance and support.
The third and final stanza brings a small glimmer of hope, with the singer stating that a hopeful feeling is growing within them, which is shared by others. They envision a future where people are united and treated equally. The lines, "And be thou, be thou not far from us," returns as a call for continued divine presence.
Overall, "After All" seems to be a song of despair and longing for intervention, yet also offers a sense of resilience and hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at this world it's falling, falling apart
The world is in disarray
Look at this world it's falling, falling apart
The world is in disarray
Be thou, be thou not far from us
Please be close to us
There is a stormwind blowing, it blows us apart
There are difficulties that are dividing us
Giving us means of knowing, knowing by heart
These difficulties are helping us gain insight into our collective issues
Be thou, be thou not far from us
Please be close to us
I got this hope it's growing, growing again
I'm regaining hope for a better future
That we could all be united and equal as men
I believe in unity and equality for all humans
And be thou, be thou not far from us
Please be close to us
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Lin46thenetherlands
RESPECT wat mooi!!! de mooie energie van Nadieh zie je hier ook weer terug! prachtig!
@dickvanaggelen7937
Die rok.....van Leonie.....