Many of the lyrics are sketches of provincial everyday life: a young bird falling from its nest, a famous person in the village, a local funeral, scenes from the local pub or just waking up with a hangover.
Established in 1985, the band called themselves The Legendary Texas Four until Jack Poels joined as the new frontman. He joined on the condition that he wanted to add at least one song in the Limburg dialect to the band's repertoire. The other members agreed. Rowwen Hèze was born.
Rowwen Hèze translates loosely as 'Rough Hesen' and was the nickname of a notorious character from the village, Christiaan Hesen (1853-1947). Under this new name, the band started covering songs from Thin Lizzy. The band also wrote Dutch party songs for the annual carnival in the southern Netherlands.
The band saw two members leave in the early years. Mart Deckers (drums) and Geert Hermkes (accordeon) left the band. The line-up that was formed in 1991 is still intact today and has been unchanged for 29 years and counting.
- Jack Poels (lead singer, guitar)
- Tren van Enckevort (accordeon, piano, trombone)
- Jan Philipsen (bass)
- Theo Joosten (guitar, mandoline, tin whistle, percussion)
- Jack Haegens (trumpet, trombone, percussion)
The band's 1992 performance at Limburg's Pinkpop Festival was a breakthru moment. The band's set was shown live on Dutch television. At the time, the band had four studio albums under its belt: Rowwen Hèze (1987), Blieve loepe (1990), Boem (1991) and the live album, In de weiIn De Wei (1992). Their party anthem, Bestel mar (1992) hit #13 in the Dutch Top 40, still their highest charting single.
This pattern of three studio LPs and a live album repeated itself in the 1990s: Station America (1993), Zondag in het Zuiden (1995) and Water, lucht en liefde were followed by a 1999 live album entitled 't Beste van 2 werelden (1999), this time a recording of Rowwen Hèze semi-acoustic theatre incarnation.
The steady stream of albums continued in the 21st century.
Studio albums
Vandaag (2000)
Dageraad (2003)
Rodus & Lucius (2006)
Zilver (2010)
Manne van staal (2011)
Geal (2012)
Hemel op aarde: De liedjes (2013)
Vur altied: Ballades & Beer (2016)
De liefde, de muziek, de herinnering (2017)
Voorwaartsch (2019)
Onderaan beginne(2021)
Live albums:
D.A.D.P.G.S. (2003)
Andere wind (2004)
Saus (2008)
Wear of gen wear: Slotconcert 2019 (2019)
Compilation album:
Kilomeaters: 't beste van 20 joar Rowwen Hèze (2005)
Official site: www.rowwenheze.nl
D'n Duvel Is Los
Rowwen Hèze Lyrics
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d'n duuvel is los iederien an de kant
de werlt ontaard 't leupt oet de hand
't giet gruwelijk mis hel en verdoemenis
mar ik gaj ni mei ik blief lekker in bed
als 't oeit zover keumt weare de diere gered
als d'n groete daag keumt dan is 't gedoan
of we motte met zien alle in de wei goan stoan
mar d'r keumt enne daag dan is 't gebeurd
dan keumt 't met emmers tegeliek oaver os hin
dat is d'n daag dat ik beklaag dat ik geboare bin
want iederien luupt zich 't veur oet de schoon
wil vanalles steeds mier en van alles nog doon
't gojje leave dat smakt mar 't gewiete dat krakt
en pestoer goejt doar gear nog enne preak boavenop
'n paar minute vur twelf en doarnoa hult 't op
allien als ge braaf ziet zal d'n boet vur ow goan
of ge blieft mooderziel verloate in de reagen stoan
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't leave is moei mar als 't mislukt
dan hedde gefaald dan werde geplukt
en zelfs op 't end gen mins din ow kent
want straks giet d'n boet en da mogde ni mei
al stadde verklied als 'n koe in de wei
als d'n groete daag keumt dan is 't te laat
ien ding is zeker als 't reagent dan wuurd iederien naat
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The lyrics of Rowwen Hèze's "D'n Duvel Is Los" explore the idea of chaos and the end of the world, with the Devil being unleashed and all the people running around in panic. The poet describes this situation as a terrible mishap full of destruction and damnation. He, however, chooses to stay in bed instead of joining the chaos, as he believes that when the end comes, only the animals will be saved. The song emphasizes the idea that people constantly want more and more in life, and their desires eventually lead to their downfall.
The poet also talks about the consequences of failing in life, where people get plucked like fruits. At the end of the day, no one recognizes anyone, and the only one left standing is the one who manages to escape the chaos. The song also highlights the importance of being good and kind to others to earn salvation. The message of the song is quite deep and philosophical, urging people to appreciate life and focus on love and kindness before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
d'n duuvel is los iederien an de kant
A sense of danger looms in the air, causing everyone to step aside and take precautions.
de werlt ontaard 't leupt oet de hand
The world is deteriorating and spiraling out of control.
't giet gruwelijk mis hel en verdoemenis
Things are going terribly wrong, and chaos and destruction are imminent.
mar ik gaj ni mei ik blief lekker in bed
But I choose not to worry about it and prefer to stay in my comfortable bed.
als 't oeit zover keumt weare de diere gered
If the worst were to happen, the animals would be safer than humans.
als d'n groete daag keumt dan is 't gedoan
When the end comes, it will be the end of everything.
of we motte met zien alle in de wei goan stoan
Or perhaps we need to come together and face it as a community.
't giet allemoal good vur zolang als 't deurd
Everything seems fine for now, but it won't last forever.
mar d'r keumt enne daag dan is 't gebeurd
But one day, it will all come crashing down.
dan keumt 't met emmers tegeliek oaver os hin
Disaster will strike all at once, overwhelming us.
dat is d'n daag dat ik beklaag dat ik geboare bin
On that day, I will regret ever being born.
want iederien luupt zich 't veur oet de schoon
Everyone tries to outdo each other, but at what cost?
wil vanalles steeds mier en van alles nog doon
People are never satisfied and always want more, perpetually striving for something else to do.
't gojje leave dat smakt mar 't gewiete dat krakt
Good intentions may taste sweet, but when push comes to shove, they may not hold up.
en pestoer goejt doar gear nog enne preak boavenop
And the preacher adds insult to injury by preaching doom and gloom.
'n paar minute vur twelf en doarnoa hult 't op
It may seem like we have more time, but time is running out.
allien als ge braaf ziet zal d'n boet vur ow goan
Only those who have lived a good life will receive a reward in the end.
of ge blieft mooderziel verloate in de reagen stoan
Or you will be left alone in the rain with no one to turn to.
't leave is moei mar als 't mislukt
Life may be beautiful, but it can also be unforgiving.
dan hedde gefaald dan werde geplukt
If you fail, you will suffer the consequences.
en zelfs op 't end gen mins din ow kent
And even in the end, there will be no one who truly knows you.
want straks giet d'n boet en da mogde ni mei
Because when the time comes, there will be no escape.
al stadde verklied als 'n koe in de wei
Even if you disguise yourself as a cow in the field.
als d'n groete daag keumt dan is 't te laat
When the end arrives, it will be too late to do anything.
ien ding is zeker als 't reagent dan wuurd iederien naat
One thing is for certain, when it rains, everyone gets wet.
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Refrain: Things may seem fine for now, but disaster is looming and will strike when we least expect it.
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sanderw100
lekker liedje!:P
@johnroox7747
d`n duvel is los.....laot ma gaon ......zoe is t leave......
@senna76
Dit nummer woar toch altied un reeje um zoe sjnell wie meugelik in der mosjpit terech te komme
@045tom
jehjoa he bietje joah
@jeroen1978maud
8v
@patriciapoels
Di valt vur een brabantse nog nie mee um te verstoan