In 1987 she plays one of the leading roles in the Dutch version of the musical 'Cats'
Her career took a step forwards when she was chosen to represent the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1993. Out of the 8 submitted songs a professional jury selected 'Vrede' to represent The Netherlands in Millstreet, Ireland
Since that time Ruth has conquered her spot in the dutch music scene.
Volle maan
Ruth Jacott Lyrics
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Ik heb me nog nooit zo laten gaan
Oh, kijk me nog één keer aan
Jij bent het licht in mijn bestaan
Altijd volle maan
Net toen je hier naast me lag
Stilte na de storm
Je deed het voor de vorm
De vrijheid die je mist
Heeft jou weer in haar greep
Je dacht toch niet
Dat ik dat niet begreep
Ik wist 't van begin af aan
Dit is niet voor altijd
Toch is het heel lang goed gegaan
En dat in deze tijd
En gaan we nu dan toch
Elk ons eigen gang
We doen het licht uit
Wie weet voor hoe lang
Maar voor je weggaat...
Oh, kijk me nog één keer aan
Bij het licht van de volle maan
Ik heb me nog nooit zo laten gaan
Maar ik kan je niet weerstaan
Oh, kijk me nog één keer aan
Voordat je weg zult gaan
Jij bent het licht in mijn bestaan
Altijd volle maan
Eerst deed je nog een beetje koel
Maar na die eerste keer
Toen ging jij ook voor 't gevoel
Je wilde meer en meer
We vreeen hevig op het allergroenste gras
Maar nu loop ik op gebroken glas...
Maar voor je weggaat...
Oh, kijk me nog één keer aan
Bij het licht van de volle maan
Ik heb me nog nooit zo laten gaan
Maar ik kan je niet weerstaan
Oh, kijk me nog één keer aan
Voordat je weg zult gaan
Jij bent het licht in mijn bestaan
Altijd volle maan
The song "Volle maan" by Ruth Jacott is a story of love that has reached its end. The singer pleads with her lover to look at her just one more time before leaving her. She admits to never having given herself so completely to anyone as she has to him. She sees him as the light of her life, the one that has made her feel alive. The reference to the "volle maan" (full moon) throughout the song is symbolic of the intensity and passion of their love.
The second verse is where the rift in their relationship becomes clear. She notices that he is distant and just going through the motions. The freedom he thought he wanted has proven too much of a challenge. The singer is understanding of his situation, admitting that she knew from the beginning that their relationship was not going to last forever. However, she is thankful for the time they have shared and the love they have experienced. The bridge of the song is where she recalls the happy moments they shared, but it ends with the present reality of their broken relationship.
In conclusion, the song "Volle maan" is a beautiful portrayal of a love that has come to an end, but with fond memories of what used to be. The use of the full moon as a symbol adds vividness and depth to the emotions the song conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, kijk me nog één keer aan
The singer wants their lover to look at them for one last time
Ik heb me nog nooit zo laten gaan
The singer has never given themselves completely to someone like they have to their lover
Jij bent het licht in mijn bestaan
The lover is the most important person in the singer's life
Altijd volle maan
The lover brings light and happiness into the artist's life, just like the full moon
Net toen je hier naast me lag
The artist is referencing a time when they were intimate with their lover
Stilte na de storm
There was tension or conflict in the relationship before this moment of intimacy
Zag ik het aan je oogopslag
The singer could tell from their lover's expression that they were not fully invested in the moment
Je deed het voor de vorm
The artist's lover was only going through the motions
De vrijheid die je mist
The artist acknowledges that their lover craves freedom
Heeft jou weer in haar greep
The idea of being free has taken hold over the lover
Je dacht toch niet
The singer is surprised that their lover didn't expect them to understand
Dat ik dat niet begreep
The artist understands their lover's desire for freedom
Ik wist 't van begin af aan
The singer knew from the beginning that their relationship wasn't permanent
Dit is niet voor altijd
The singer knows that their time with their lover is limited
Toch is het heel lang goed gegaan
Despite the relationship having an expiration date, it lasted a long time
En dat in deze tijd
The artist is marveling at the fact that their relationship lasted as long as it did in a time of uncertainty
En gaan we nu dan toch
The relationship is coming to an end
Elk ons eigen gang
The singer and their lover are going their separate ways
We doen het licht uit
The metaphor for the relationship ending is turning off the lights
Wie weet voor hoe lang
The artist doesn't know how long they will be apart from their lover
Eerst deed je nog een beetje koel
At the beginning of the relationship, the lover was distant
Maar na die eerste keer
After a specific moment, the lover became more invested in the relationship
Toen ging jij ook voor 't gevoel
The lover gave themselves emotionally to the singer after a turning point
Je wilde meer en meer
As the relationship progressed, the lover wanted to be closer and more intimate
We vreeën hevig op het allergroenste gras
The singer and their lover had passionate moments in idyllic settings
Maar nu loop ik op gebroken glas...
The relationship is now causing the singer pain and heartbreak
Voordat je weg zult gaan
The singer wants one last moment with their lover before they depart
Contributed by Owen R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.