Mijn stad
Stef Bos Lyrics

Mijn stad heeft gouden torens
My city has beautiful towers that reflect its wealth and pride.

Mijn stad heeft grijze straten
My city has ordinary, dull streets that blend in with the surroundings.

Mijn stad ligt langs de Schelde
My city is located along the Schelde river, which adds to its beauty and charm.

's Nachts te slapen
At night, my city sleeps and rests peacefully under the stars.

Mijn stad heeft rode lippen
My city has a bold and attractive appearance, like red lips that catch the eye.

En een hart van diamant
Despite its beauty, my city has a tough and resilient core, like a diamond that cannot be broken.

Ze kan uren naar me kijken
My city has a powerful presence that can captivate and hold my attention for hours on end.

Ze kan me schaamteloos verleiden, want...
My city can tempt and seduce me without guilt or shame, as it knows its allure and charm.

Mijn stad heeft mooie benen
My city has a confident and graceful walk, like beautiful legs that stride with purpose and style.

Mijn stad heeft felle ogen
My city has sharp and piercing eyes that see everything and miss nothing, like a predator stalking its prey.

Mijn stad kan weinig geven
My city cannot offer much in terms of material wealth or resources.

Maar ze kan zoveel beloven
However, my city can promise and offer so much more in terms of culture, history, and experiences.

Mijn stad heeft een verleden
My city has a rich and complex history that shapes its present and future, but it keeps a lot of it hidden.

Waar ze nooit iets van vertelt
My city doesn't like to talk about its past and secrets, as it prefers to live in the present and look towards the future.

Ze is betoverd door de liefde
My city is enchanted and captivated by love, as it is a source of passion and inspiration that drives its soul.

En verloederd door het geld
But my city is also corrupted and degraded by money and greed, as it can blind and poison those who seek only wealth and power.

Maar ik hou van mijn stad
Despite its flaws and imperfections, I love my city dearly and feel a deep connection to it.

Ik hou van mijn stad
My love for my city is unconditional and unwavering, as it is a part of my identity and soul.

Mijn stad, mijn stad, mijn hart
My city is not only a physical place, but also a symbol of my emotions, memories, and experiences.

Mijn stad verstopt de mensen
My city hides and conceals its vulnerable and marginalized citizens, who live in poverty, isolation, and neglect.

Zonder geld, zonder bezit
These people have nothing in terms of material possessions or resources, and are often forgotten and overlooked by society.

In de godvergeten krotten
They live in run-down and neglected neighborhoods, where basic amenities and services are scarce or absent.

In de kamer zonder licht
Their living conditions are often dark, cramped, and unsafe, with no access to natural light or fresh air.

Daar wonen tandenloze vrouwen
Elderly and vulnerable women live in these conditions, often without basic dental care, who are overwhelmed by sadness and nostalgia.

Door de weemoed aangedaan
These women are deeply affected and emotional by their past and present experiences, as they struggle to make ends meet and survive.

Ze hebben zoveel te vertellen
Despite their hardships, these women have rich and valuable stories to share, if only they had someone to listen and understand them.

Maar geen mens kan ze verstaan
Sadly, no one seems interested or capable of hearing their voices, as they are ignored and neglected by society and its institutions.

En in mijn buurt lopen de hoeren
Prostitutes roam the streets in my neighborhood, often near the train station, trying to eke out a living in a world that doesn't care about them.

Op het grote Astridplein
They are often found on the big and crowded Astrid square, looking for clients and trying to avoid the police.

Ze zijn dicht bij het station
Prostitution is often associated with transportation hubs, where people come and go, looking for pleasure and escape.

Maar ze nemen nooit de trein
Prostitutes rarely leave their city or their profession, as they are trapped and dependent on the demand and the supply of sex work.

In elke straat ben ik geboren
I was born and raised in this city, and I know it intimately and personally, as if every street had a story to tell me.

Ik ken de weg naar elke kroeg
I am familiar with every bar and pub in this city, and I have spent many nights drinking and talking with friends and strangers alike.

Want ik heb mezelf gezocht hier
I have searched for my own identity and purpose in this city, where I have found both joy and pain, loneliness and fulfillment.

Van 's avonds laat tot 's morgensvroeg
I have stayed up late and woken up early in this city, where the night and the day offer different kinds of pleasures and challenges.

Mijn stad, mijn stad is zacht
My city is gentle and soothing, like clear water that reflects the sky and the stars, and invites you to dream and relax.

Zo zacht als helder water
My city has a calm and serene spirit that contrasts with its noisy and chaotic exterior.

Ze is teder voor een dromer
My city is kind and forgiving to those who dream and imagine, as it gives them hope and inspiration to pursue their passions and ambitions.

Ze heeft een haven voor piraten
My city has a safe haven for those who seek adventure and escape outside the law, where they can find refuge and camaraderie.

En mijn stad, mijn stad is hard
My city is tough and uncompromising, like a fortress that protects its citizens from external threats and internal conflicts.

En onuitstaanbaar arrogant
My city can be proud and selfish, as it sees itself as superior and unique, and sometimes fails to empathize with other cities or people.

Want ze haat, ze haat een vreemde
My city can be xenophobic and intolerant towards outsiders or foreigners who challenge its culture, values, or traditions.

Uit een ver en arm land
These foreigners often come from distant and impoverished countries, seeking refuge, work, or a better life, but facing discrimination and hostility instead.

Ik hou van mijn stad
Despite its contradictions and complexities, I love my city unconditionally and deeply, and I feel blessed to be part of its history and future.

Ik haat, ik hou van mijn stad
My love for my city is so intense that it can turn into hate or frustration, as I see its flaws and mistakes every day, and hope for a better tomorrow.

Ik hou van mIjn stad
My city is important and meaningful to me, not just as a place to live, work, or visit, but as a source of identity, memory, and inspiration that will stay with me forever.

Ik haat van mijn stad
My city can also hurt and disappoint me, as I witness injustice, inequality, and suffering that should not exist in a civilized and compassionate society.

Mijn hart
My heart is filled with emotions and feelings for my city, as it is a part of my identity, my history, and my aspirations for a better future.