Hoor De Wind Waait Door De Bomen
Sinterklaas and Zwarte Pieten Lyrics
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Hier in huis zelfs waait de wind.
Zou de goede Sint nog komen,
Nu hij 't weer zo lelijk vindt.
Nu hij 't weer zo lelijk vindt.
Ja, hij rijdt in donk're nachten
Op zijn paardje, oh zo snel.
Als hij wist hoe zeer wij wachten,
Ja gewis, dan kwam hij wel.
Ja gewis, dan kwam hij wel!
"Hoor de wind waait door de bomen" is a popular Dutch song that is traditionally sung during the celebration of Sinterklaas, a holiday similar to Christmas. The lyrics evoke the anticipation and excitement surrounding the arrival of Sinterklaas, also known as Saint Nicholas, and his companions, Zwarte Pieten.
The opening line, "Hoor de wind waait door de bomen," sets the atmosphere, describing the sound of the wind blowing through the trees. It creates an imagery of a chilly winter night. The next line, "Hier in huis zelfs waait de wind," implies that even inside the house, one can feel the wind blowing, emphasizing the anticipation of Sinterklaas' arrival.
The following lines, "Zou de goede Sint nog komen, Nu hij 't weer zo lelijk vindt," express the uncertainty of whether Sinterklaas will come this year, as the weather is unappealing. The repetition of "Nu hij 't weer zo lelijk vindt" underscores the idea that Sinterklaas may not come due to the unpleasant weather conditions.
The verse continues to describe the nighttime journey of Sinterklaas, riding on his horse so swiftly through the dark. The line "Als hij wist hoe zeer wij wachten" suggests that if Sinterklaas knew how much people are eagerly waiting for him, he would surely come. This conveys the anticipation and desire for Sinterklaas' arrival.
Overall, "Hoor de wind waait door de bomen" captures the excitement, uncertainty, and hope associated with the arrival of Sinterklaas and his joyous celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoor de wind waait door de bomen.
Listen, the wind blows through the trees.
Hier in huis zelfs waait de wind.
Even inside the house, the wind blows.
Zou de goede Sint nog komen,
Could it be that the good Saint will still come,
Nu hij 't weer zo lelijk vindt.
Now that he finds the weather so unpleasant.
Nu hij 't weer zo lelijk vindt.
Now that he finds the weather so unpleasant.
Ja, hij rijdt in donk're nachten
Yes, he rides on dark nights
Op zijn paardje, oh zo snel.
On his horse, oh so fast.
Als hij wist hoe zeer wij wachten,
If he knew how much we are waiting,
Ja gewis, dan kwam hij wel.
Yes, certainly, then he would come.
Ja gewis, dan kwam hij wel!
Yes, certainly, then he would come!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JERRY WOLFF, DENNIS ERHARDT
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