Streets was a local band formed in the beginning 1982, when the two rival bands Prizoner and Pin-Up came together in the same room. Influenced by Thin Lizzy, they started writing symphonic rocksongs and played mainly in Purmerend, The Netherlands and around. The first gig was at the Hutspop festival on March 3, 1982. The band at this stage was Marcel Kapteijn on vocals and guitar, Niels Hermes on keyboards, Martin Boers on leadguitar, Ton Groen on bass and Joop van de Berg played the drums. In the summer of '82, Joop van de Berg was replaced by Wil Bouwes from Neon Graffiti. This would be the line-up until the break-up in 1987.
Niels Hermes also worked with Attie Bauw on the first single by Esther Amadea.
Their latest release was recorded in 2003
Rich Man
Ten Sharp Lyrics
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Ever, every way
Rich man
There? s been a lot of talk
There? s been a lot of fighting
I Had the street to learn
There? s been a lot of fake
I know I had my turn
Every day in every way
I? m not ashamed to say that
I? m a rich man
I don? t try to take the future
only small things can be planned
I? d better find the right way
on a proper day and take a
chance on happines
Every day in every way
I? m not ashamed to say that
I? m a rich man
Every Day in every way
I? m not ashamed to say that
I? m a rich man
Every day in every way
I? m not ashamed to say that
I? m a rich man
We simply got to lieve together
and let the child in us wake up
and return
If you believe in love
Ther? s one thing left for sure
You gotta let it show
Don? t let go
And give ait all you can
Ever, every day
Ever, every way
Rich man
The song "Rich Man" by Ten Sharp may seem straightforward on the surface, with its repetition of the phrase "Every day in every way, I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a rich man." However, the lyrics delve into deeper meanings of what it truly means to be rich. The opening lines, "Ever, every day, ever, every way, rich man" imply that being a rich man is not just a title, but a state of mind that must be upheld constantly. The singer acknowledges that there has been a lot of negativity in the world, such as fighting, fake news, and lying, but he or she has learned from these experiences and feels richer for it.
The repeated line "I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a rich man" is a declaration of the singer's pride in their resilience and ability to continually learn and grow. They recognize that the future cannot be predicted, but they will still strive to make the best of each day and take chances on happiness. The last lines of the song, "We simply got to live together and let the child in us wake up and return" urge listeners to find joy in the small things in life and not take things for granted. The song celebrates the richness that comes from living in the present moment and finding positivity in even the most challenging of situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever, every day
Every day, without exception
Ever, every way
In every possible way or manner
Rich man
Referring to oneself as a rich man despite not having material wealth
There's been a lot of talk
There has been a lot of discussion or conversation
There's been a lot of fighting
There has been a lot of conflict or physical altercation
I had the street to learn
I gained knowledge and wisdom from my experiences in the world
There's been a lot of fake
People have been inauthentic or disingenuous
There's been a lot of lying
People have not been truthful or honest
I know I had my turn
I have had my own experiences of falsehood and insincerity
I'm not ashamed to say that I'm a rich man
Asserting one's inner richness and abundance
I don't try to take the future, only small things can be planned
Accepting that uncertainty is inherent in life and not trying to control the future
I'd better find the right way on a proper day and take a chance on happiness
Choosing the right path and seizing opportunities for joy and fulfillment
We simply got to live together and let the child in us wake up and return
Embracing childlike curiosity, wonderment and playfulness in relationships with others
If you believe in love, there's one thing left for sure: You gotta let it show, Don't let go and give it all you can
Affirming the importance of expressing love wholeheartedly and without fear
Writer(s): Niels Hermes, Ton Groen Copyright: Sony/ATV Music Publishing Bv
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.