Ik ben verliefd
Sieneke Lyrics
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Ik geloof dat het toen daar met jou op het strand was in Lissabon
Of was het daar toen in Parijs
Achter een coupe vers mokka-ijs?
Het kan ook zijn dat het was met z'n tweeën boven zee in een luchtballon
Shalalie shalala, shalalie shalala
Het gaat niet uit m'n kop
Ik sta d'r 's morgens mee op
Ik ben verliefd op jou, daarom vergeet ik alles gauw en weet ik het niet meer
Shalalie shalala, shalalie shalala
zo gaat het ongeveer
Ik ben verliefd,
ik ben verliefd
Ik ben verliefd, dat kun je zo zien
Het kan ook zijn dat ik samen met jou in een vliegtuig naar Oslo zat
Of kwam het uit een café in zo'n straatje, we waren in Trinidad
Of was het met een goed glas wijn
Op dat terrasje in Berlijn?
Of was het Moskou waar ik m'n eerste kus van jou heb gehad?
Hoe kan ik dat, hoe kan ik dat
Hoe kan ik dat, hoe kan ik dat
Hoe kan ik dat nou vergeten?
Shalalie shalala, shalalie shalala
Het gaat niet uit m'n kop
Shalalie shalala, shalalie shalala
Ik sta d'r 's morgens mee op
Ik ben verliefd op jou
Daarom vergeet ik alles gauw en weet ik het niet meer
Shalalie shalala, shalalie shalala
Zo gaat het ongeveer
Shalalie shalala, shalalie shalala
Het gaat niet uit m'n kop
Shalalie shalala, shalalie shalala
Ik sta d'r 's morgens mee op
Ik ben verliefd op jou
Daarom vergeet ik alles gauw en weet ik het niet meer
Shalalie shalala, shalalie shalala
Zo gaat het ongeveer
Shalalie shalala, shalalie shalala
Ja, ik weet het alweer
The song "Ik ben verliefd" by Sieneke is a lighthearted, upbeat love song about being in love and forgetting where certain memories and moments with the person were experienced. The lyrics suggest that the memories could have been made in a variety of locations, from the beach in Lissabon to a café in Trinidad, ultimately suggesting that it doesn't really matter where these moments occurred as long as they were with the person they love.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song with the words "Shalalie shalala", which is a common refrain in many Dutch songs. The repetition of this melody and lyrics is a nod to the popular Dutch music genre "levenslied" (song of life), which is known for its repetitive choruses and catchy melodies.
The lyrics themselves are light and playful, reflecting the youthful energy of the song. It's a classic, feel-good love song that has become a popular choice for weddings, parties, and other celebrations where dancing and singing along are encouraged.
Overall, the lyrics to Sieneke's "Ik ben verliefd" serve to express the joy and excitement of being in love with someone, no matter where or how that love was realized.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik ben vergeten waar ik dit liedje heb gehoord, in de zomerzon
I can't remember where I first heard this song, it might have been on a sunny day. Perhaps it was when I was with you on the beach in Lisbon, or maybe it was in Paris while enjoying a cup of freshly brewed coffee. It could also be that we heard it together while flying over the sea in a hot-air balloon.
Ik ben verliefd, ik sta d’r ‘s morgens mee op
I'm in love with you and you're the first thing on my mind when I wake up in the morning.
Het gaat niet uit m'n kop
The song is stuck in my head and I can't get it out.
Zo gaat het ongeveer
That's approximately how it goes.
Ik ben verliefd, dat kun je zo zien
I'm in love, it's easy to tell by the way I act.
Hoe kan ik dat, hoe kan ik dat nou vergeten?
How could I forget where I heard this song? It's driving me crazy trying to remember.
Ja, ik weet het alweer
Yes, now I remember.
Contributed by Ethan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hollyjones3614
I forgot where I’ve heard this song, in the summer sun
I believe it was back there with you on the beach in Lisbon
Or was it back there in Paris
Behind a bowl of fresh mocha ice cream?
Or possibly, it was the two of us overseas in that air balloon
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
I can’t get it out of my head
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
I wake up with it in the morning
I’m in love with you
That’s why I forget so quickly and don’t know it anymore
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
That’s roughly how it goes
I’m in love, I’m in love
I’m in love, that’s quite obvious
Or possibly, I was sitting high in the sky, on a plane to Oslo
Or did it come from a bar in an alley – I was once in Trinidad
Or was it with a glass of fine wine
In that pavement cafe in Berlin?
Maybe back then in the snow on a horse-sleigh in Leningrad?
How can I, how can I…
How can I, how can I…
How can I possibly forget that?
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
I can’t get it out of my head
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
I wake up with it in the morning
I’m in love with you
That’s why I forget so quickly and don’t know it anymore
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
That’s roughly how it goes
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
I can’t get it out of my head
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
I get up with it in the morning
I’m in love with you
That’s why I forget so quickly and don’t know it anymore
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
That’s roughly how it goes
Shalalee shalala, shalalee shalala
That’s roughly how it goes
Your welcome 🙃
@Adyman182
This is undoubtedly the best Eurovision song of 1976
@thesnesgeek
Agreed
@mt3776
You mean to say… wolves of the sea didn’t get your vote? 😅
@hugoromeyn4582
It was written by Pierre Kartner. A man who had his successes in the 1970's, so you are definitely right!
@jesemepardens9151
Ironically the same year there was a song from Switzerland exactly like this one
@user-cu3nv1ht5d
@@jesemepardens9151not even close, clown on stage didn't bring any similarly
@goncalosousa3233
If you told someone in 2010 that the Netherlands would win Eurovision in a near future they would've laughed at your face
@naoufalk.253
Goncalo Sousa HAHAHA true nobody took it serious after all those non-qualifications
@Adyman182
Speak for yourself, I prefer this to 2019
@Maverick-rd5ok
@@Adyman182 ye