Peter S… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Schaap (24 october 1946) is a Dutch singer/songwriter.
Peter Schaap was born in Groningen. He went to college in Groningen where he majored in pedagogic
studies. He than became a teacher at a grammar school. During his study and later on in his career as a teacher he sang and wrote chansons under his alias Peter Andreas. Under his own name he began his professional career. His style went from chansons to more poular music and he recorded 4 albums and a compilation album, among his greatest hits were, Adem Mijn Adem, De Hoge Heren Van Het Dorp and Vliegen Als Een Vogel. He won a 'Zilveren Harp"in 1976, a Dutch music award.
From 1982 on his major effort consurned writing, at first his focus was on children books but later on he began writing sf en fantasy novelles, among his best known booktitles is 'Valley of the Ghosts' (De vallei van de geesten)
Adem Mijn Adem is still a Dutch classic which has a steady possition in the anual Dutch all time favorit list of Dutch radio 2 known as The Top 2000.
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Peter Schaap Lyrics
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Be my leap of faith into the unknown
I've never waited so patiently
And I never once have been so alone
Down to size if I'm down on both knees
It's the way you torture,
It's the way you tease
Who can stop this madness?
Who can stop this madness?
What's the use in useless misery
When your every wish is my command
You give yourself away needlessly
It's the only way you understand
A little booze and a sharp edge
And I'm stuck in the middle
Between life and death
You make a right
And then you make a left now
Who can stop this madness?
Who can stop this madness?
Who can stop this madness?
Love me desperate or love me not
Body and soul collide
Straight ahead give it all that you've got
You can't lose and you won't be denied
It's another kick and a blow to my pride
It's head back arms open wide
But you don't care what I feel inside
Who can stop this madness?
Who can stop this madness?
Who can stop this madness?
Who can stop this mad… ness?
These lyrics describe a person who is completely infatuated with someone who they believe is their destiny, their "leap of faith into the unknown." However, the infatuation has turned into misery because of the other person's treatment. The other person is described as "torturing" and "teasing" the singer with their power over them, which has left them feeling helpless and alone. The singer sees how the other person gives themselves away needlessly and how they hold all the power in the relationship.
The song also speaks about the singer’s struggle as they find themselves stuck between life and death while being unsure of their future. They feel that they will always be overpowered and unable to break the cycle, as seen in the line "It's another kick and a blow to my pride." The singer is also struggling with feeling desperation for love while trying to maintain their pride.
Overall, the message of the song seems to be about the human need for connection and the willingness to endure pain and subservience in order to achieve that connection. Despite the singer's doubts and hesitations, they ultimately believe that they can't lose and won't be denied in their pursuit of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Be my force, be my destiny
I need someone to lead me and guide me through life.
Be my leap of faith into the unknown
I need someone to help me take risks and try new things.
I've never waited so patiently
I am waiting for someone to come into my life to bring me hope.
And I never once have been so alone
I have never felt so isolated before.
Down to size if I'm down on both knees
I am willing to humble myself and plead for help.
It's the way you torture,
It's the way you tease
This person I am seeking challenges me and pushes me out of my comfort zone.
So don't go I'm begging you please
I am desperately pleading for this person to stay with me.
What's the use in useless misery
There is no point in being unhappy for no reason.
When your every wish is my command
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make this person happy.
You give yourself away needlessly
This person does not fully appreciate their own worth.
It's the only way you understand
They only can understand love when they give themselves away.
A little booze and a sharp edge
And I'm stuck in the middle
Between life and death
You make a right
And then you make a left now
I feel torn between living and dying, and this person's love guides me in a different direction.
Love me desperate or love me not
Body and soul collide
Straight ahead give it all that you've got
I want this person to love me with every part of their being.
You can't lose and you won't be denied
It's another kick and a blow to my pride
It's head back arms open wide
But you don't care what I feel inside
This person may not care how I feel, but I am still willing to give them everything I have.
Who can stop this madness?
Who can put an end to all of this chaos and confusion?
Who can stop this madness?
Who can put an end to all of this chaos and confusion?
Who can stop this madness?
Who can put an end to all of this chaos and confusion?
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.