Normaal plays blues rock, sometimes interrupted by cheesy ballads based on folk music (like "Ik mos pissen" and "Deurdonderen"). Their trademark however is their lyrics, in the dialect of the Achterhoek, about rural life and dislike of any music but true rock 'n' roll. When Normaal first performed, singing in Dutch was highly unusual for a rock band, and singing in dialect just flabbergasted the crowds. Many rural youths were struck by the attitude the band propagated: work like a man during the day, drink like a man at night, and do this all on the countryside.
Their music became known as 'boerenrock' ("farmers' rock"). Their concerts are famous for their wild 'traditions'. Traditions like throwing beer and wild mosh-pits at the front. This wild behavior has been referred to as 'brekken', 'høken', 'angaon' and 'daldeejen' by the band, words of the Achterhoek dialect used with a new meaning. Fans of Normaal are called 'høkers' or 'anhangers' - the latter just being Achterhoek dialect for 'fan'.
The song "Oerend hard" (1977) is considered a nederpop classic/anthem.
Over the last years, Bennie Jolink has been plagued by asthma, forcing the band to take on a more quiet way of touring. They frequently play in theatres now.
Deurdonderen
Normaal Lyrics
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Wi-j doet 't niet sloom, wi-j doet 't ruig
Verwacht van ons gin wonderen
Gewoon deurdonderen
Onderweg had ik een lekke band
De fietse donderden ik an de kant
Met de benenwagen hier op an
Dustig kwam ik binnengestampt
In de warme zweit en de alcoholdamp
De band loeit op zien allerhardst
Gewoon deurdonderen
Langzaam kummen wi-j an 't hoogtepunt
Wi-j begint te kieken of der vruwkes bunt
Wat bunt ze lekker zacht en rond
Of ze rood-wit-blauw bunt zwart of blond
Mien deerntjen breng ik eerst naor huus
Moar wi-j bunt nog lang niet thuus
Nee wi-j bunt nog lang niet kloar
Wi-j goat deurdonderen
De stemming zit der now duftig in
Der wilt der wat knokken, moar ik heb geen zin
Degezzlig pilsjen, rock en roll d'r bi-j
Dat is deurdonderen
Langzaam kummen wi-j an 't hoogtepunt
Wi-j begint te kieken of d'r vruwkes bunt
Wat bunt ze lekker zacht en rond
Of ze rood-wit-blauw bunt zwart of blond
The lyrics of Normaal's song "Deurdonderen" speak about living life to the fullest, not worrying about the consequences, and enjoying every moment. The first stanza sets the tone for the song by describing the singer and their group as "reckless" individuals who expect nothing but to "thunder on" with their wild and adventurous ways. The lyrics tell of a situation where they ran into a problem, in this case, a flat tire, but instead of giving up, they continued on with determination.
The second stanza speaks of the band's arrival at a party, where the atmosphere is described as full of warmth and alcohol fumes. The band is blaring their music, and everyone is enjoying themselves, leading up to the climax of the party. In the third stanza, the band begins to look for women to have a good time with, admiring their curves and beauty regardless of their appearance.
In conclusion, "Deurdonderen" is a rallying cry for those Netherlanders who want to let loose and live without care. The song is a celebration of living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hee'j word es wakker zootje tuig
Hey, you sleepy bunch of troublemakers, wake up and pay attention
Wi-j doet 't niet sloom, wi-j doet 't ruig
We don't do it slowly, we do it rough
Verwacht van ons gin wonderen
Don't expect miracles from us
Gewoon deurdonderen
Just keep pounding away
Onderweg had ik een lekke band
On the way, I had a flat tire
De fietse donderden ik an de kant
I thundered the bike to the side of the road
Met de benenwagen hier op an
I walked the rest of the way on foot
Gewoon deurdonderen
Just keep pounding away
Dustig kwam ik binnengestampt
I walked in with a dusty appearance
In de warme zweit en de alcoholdamp
In the warm sweat and alcohol fumes
De band loeit op zien allerhardst
The band is playing at its loudest
Gewoon deurdonderen
Just keep pounding away
Langzaam kummen wi-j an 't hoogtepunt
Slowly we are reaching the climax
Wi-j begint te kieken of der vruwkes bunt
We start looking for some girls
Wat bunt ze lekker zacht en rond
How nice and soft and round they are
Of ze rood-wit-blauw bunt zwart of blond
Whether they are red-white-blue or black or blonde
Mien deerntjen breng ik eerst naor huus
I first take my girl home
Moar wi-j bunt nog lang niet thuus
But we are far from done
Nee wi-j bunt nog lang niet kloar
No, we are far from finished
Wi-j goat deurdonderen
We keep pounding away
De stemming zit der now duftig in
The mood is getting lively now
Der wilt der wat knokken, moar ik heb geen zin
Some want to fight, but I don't feel like it
Degezzlig pilsjen, rock en roll d'r bi-j
Enjoying beers with some rock and roll
Dat is deurdonderen
That's pounding away
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hessel4683
Wol jammer dat ik net meer naar normaal kan. Wat een geweldige band!!!
@dennisvanboxtel8234
Normaal was n levenstijl.... Trots om boer te zijn en top muziek... Menig zaaltje plat gespeeld... Ik mis jullie
@samuelschut7053
Nog steeds ben ik trots hollander met klompen haha
@wesleyprofarmers5361
nummer draaide ik altijd op trekker verstand op 0 en gas erop
@harmendriessen2337
ik ook 😂😂
@henri110
Wesley Kraak gang is alles. DEURDONDEREN
@jochumsmid6540
Jan smit
@pimvl3866
netjes
@marvinhuisman3209
Zo heurt da
@joelbos72
G weldig jeugd herinnering en toch tijd loos, top