The couple had been making covers for several years and posted them on a weekly basis under the title "De Minuut" on their Facebook page. Their 2016 cover of The Chainsmokers "Don't Let Me Down" went viral after The Chainsmokers shared the version. In September 2017, the duo released their first EP, entitled Glass House Sessions, with five covers on it. In November 2018, the duo released their very first own self-written song "Als het avond is" (meaning When it's Evening). The single topped the Dutch Top 40 and became platina. It was followed up by "Blauwe dag" (meaning Blue Day) that reached the number 4 position. On September 27, 2019, their first album entitled Gedeeld door ons (meaning Shared by Us) was released in both the Netherlands and Belgium and entered in both countries the charts in the number 2 position.
Members
Suzan Stortelder (born in Zieuwent in 1992) – vocals and piano
Freek Rikkerink (born in Harreveld in 1993) – vocals and guitar
Mag Ik Daar Even Stil Bij Staan
Suzan & Freek Lyrics
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Jouw arm om me heen, gewoon bij elkaar
Al zeg je niets, ik weet precies hoe jij je voelt
We hoeven nooit meer alleen te zijn
Als ik jou nooit had gevonden
Kon ik de leegte denk ik niet aan
Noem mij maar emotioneel of bijzonder
't Schijnt dat je me lucht geeft wat ik niet wist
Soms dan weet je niet wat je mist
Want als ik jou nooit had gevonden
Mag ik daar even stil bij staan?
De regen verdooft je, toch blijf je staan
En je weet, ik beloof je nooit weg te gaan
Nee, ik had nooit gedacht dat het makkelijk was
We hoeven nooit meer alleen te zijn
Als ik jou nooit had gevonden
Kon ik de leegte denk ik niet aan
Noem mij maar emotioneel of bijzonder
Mag ik daar even stil bij staan?
't Schijnt dat je me lucht geeft wat ik niet wist
Soms dan weet je niet wat je mist
Want als ik jou nooit had gevonden
Mag ik daar even stil bij staan?
Als ik jou nooit had gevonden
Kon ik de leegte denk ik niet aan
Want als ik jou nooit had gevonden
Mag ik daar even stil bij staan?
In Suzan & Freek's song "Mag Ik Daar Even Stil Bij Staan," the singer expresses their immense gratitude for their partner's presence in their life. The lyrics suggest that without their partner, they would not be able to imagine coping with the emptiness and loneliness of life. The singer also reflects on how their partner can understand their emotions without them having to express themselves explicitly, indicating a deep level of intimacy and understanding between the two.
The chorus emphasizes the same sentiment that the singer would like to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate what they have, as they would be unable to take on life alone without their partner. This song is an ode to love and the beauty of finding someone who understands and supports you completely, highlighting the comfort it brings into one's life.
The song's melody is sweet and soothing, emphasizing the tenderness of the lyrics. The voice of Suzan & Freek adds a lot of vulnerability and emotion to the song, communicating the depth of the lyrics even more effectively to the listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Ja, ik weet, 't is cliché, maar toch is het waar
I know it's a cliché, but it's true
Jouw arm om me heen, gewoon bij elkaar
Your arm around me, just together
Al zeg je niets, ik weet precies hoe jij je voelt
Even if you don't say anything, I know exactly how you feel
We hoeven nooit meer alleen te zijn
We never have to be alone again
Als ik jou nooit had gevonden
If I had never found you
Kon ik de leegte denk ik niet aan
I don't think I could bear the emptiness
Noem mij maar emotioneel of bijzonder
Call me emotional or special
Mag ik daar even stil bij staan?
Can I just take a moment to appreciate that?
't Schijnt dat je me lucht geeft wat ik niet wist
It seems you give me air that I didn't know I needed
Soms dan weet je niet wat je mist
Sometimes you don't know what you're missing
Want als ik jou nooit had gevonden
Because if I had never found you
De regen verdooft je, toch blijf je staan
The rain numbs you, but you still stand
En je weet, ik beloof je nooit weg te gaan
And you know, I promise to never leave
Nee, ik had nooit gedacht dat het makkelijk was
No, I never thought it would be easy
Als ik jou nooit had gevonden
If I had never found you
Kon ik de leegte denk ik niet aan
I don't think I could bear the emptiness
Noem mij maar emotioneel of bijzonder
Call me emotional or special
Mag ik daar even stil bij staan?
Can I just take a moment to appreciate that?
't Schijnt dat je me lucht geeft wat ik niet wist
It seems you give me air that I didn't know I needed
Soms dan weet je niet wat je mist
Sometimes you don't know what you're missing
Want als ik jou nooit had gevonden
Because if I had never found you
Als ik jou nooit had gevonden
If I had never found you
Kon ik de leegte denk ik niet aan
I don't think I could bear the emptiness
Want als ik jou nooit had gevonden
Because if I had never found you
Mag ik daar even stil bij staan?
Can I just take a moment to appreciate that?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Suzan Stortelder, Freek Rikkerink
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