1) A Dutch rock band from Amsterdam called The Scene, formed around singer Thé Lau.
The band was formed in 1979 and had its glory days in the Nineties. The band had a great variety of members throughout the years, but the sound remained basically the same. Thé Lau's characteristic raw and hoarse voice and his hypnotising compositions are the focal point of the band.
At the beginning of 1980, the band is called 'best Dutch band without an album' by magazine OOR.
In May of the same year, the first album is released. All the songs are sung in English save for two tracks with lyrics in Dutch. The album is received well by the magazines, yet was commercially less successful.
It took seven years to make a follow-up (Rij Rij Rij), due to various occasions. The members in 1987 are, next to Thé Lau, Emilie Blom van Assendelft (bass) and Wim Zeeman (drums).
In 1989, the band welcomes two new members: Otto Cooymans (piano) and Eus van Someren (guitar). The single Rauw, Hees, Teder is released. Wim Zeeman is replaced by Jeroen Booy in January of 1990. The band also signs a record deal with Phonogram.
The results are the singles Rigoreus and Iedereen is van de Wereld and the album Blauw with all-Dutch lyrics. Everybody is very enthusiastic about this album, especially the people in Belgium.
One year later, the band is invited for the international Torhout/Werchter-festival. 'Rij Rij Rij' is released again.
The 1992 album Open receives an Edison, a Dutch music award, followed by the 'Popprijs' in 1993.
In October 1993 the next album is released: Avenue de la Scene. This album is a bit darker than the previous ones, and is a bit of a setback. The three singles get some airplay, but aren't big hits.
In April 1996, the album Arena is released on the Island label. This album is produced by Emile den Tex and tells the story about the battle against the nonchalance of existence. It's one of the best albums recorded bij The Scene.
Otto Cooymans leaves the band in 1997, due to 'artistic disagreements' as he calls it. He is replaced by Dante Oei, only 20 years old at that time.
Marlene is the first album with Dante Oei and is produced bij Thé Lau himself and is released in 1998.
It takes until 2000 before The Scene releases another album. The compilation album Rauw, Hees, Teder: Het Beste Van contains the hit single Helden, part of a Dutch commercial. That year, the band also receives a platinum record (100.000 albums sold) for 'Blauw'.
In 2002, the band can't get to an agreement for a new album, so Thé decides to make a second solo album. This appears to be the end of this band and in November, Thé tells the press that The Scene has disbanded.
In 2007 the band get together again for a series of concerts (mainly festivals). They release another album, simply called 2007, which contains new versions of old songs and two brand new songs.
The reunion becomes more solid when the album Liefde Op Doorreis gets released at the end of 2009.
Official website: www.thescene.nu
2) There was a UK band by the same name, a mod revival band from Bradford, Yorkshire, England.
The band formed in 1978 with Ian Harding (guitar & vocals), Phill Harding (guitar & keyboards), Dave Green (guitar), Ian James (bass) and George Mazur (drums). They performed all over northern England until they disbanded in 1981. They played a mixture of soul, R&B, 1960s rock & roll and punk rock. They started out performing cover songs, but soon began mainly playing original material. The band released one record — a vinyl 7-inch single with "Hey Girl" on one side and "Reach The Top" on the other — on their own 'Hole in the Wall' record label. Both tracks are now available for free download from the band's website. George Mazur went on to play with The Godfathers. Phill Harding became a composer and sonic artist. Ian Harding went on to play in various bands including Buddy Valentine and the Lonely Hearts, The Muskrats, The Gathering, The Men From The Mountains, TNT, The Doctors of Love, and Johnny 7.
3) The Scene are also a Canadian rock band formed in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada in 2004, by Matthew Crowley (vocals, guitar), Mark Chamberlain (bass guitar), and Jeff Gutteridge (drums). All members share a common interest and inspiration from Britpop bands from the early 90's, and as such, their sound is a combination of powerful guitar rock and beautiful melodies. The Scene have played many festivals in the United States and Canada, including 2 appearances at the North by Northeast festival in Toronto, Ontario, and at the historic CBGB's in September of 2004 with New York based group Hanslick Rebellion. They have released one EP - "The Orange EP" in December of 2005. In 2007 The Scene is one of 10 bands in UBL.com's final of the Ultimate Band of Bands competition.
4) There is also a fourth band from Germany using this name.
5) Selena Gomez's band name is The Scene. If you're listening to them, please scrobble under Selena Gomez & The Scene
Blauw
The Scene Lyrics
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Hoe geen vrouw ooit krijgt wat ze verdient
Het zien duurt een seconde de gedachte blijft voor altijd
Ik heb vannacht gedronken en gezien
Ik heb vannacht gekeken en beleefd
Hoe geen vrouw ooit terugkrijgt wat ze geeft
Er is geen macht ter wereld die niet vroeg of laat opzij trapt
en Blauw blauw blauw
Keer ik terug naar jou
Blauw blauw blauw
Yeah Blauw
Ik heb zojuist gedronken en gezien
Hoe jij van mij nooit krijgt wat je verdient
Als weer een die altijd vooruit en daarom nooit opzij kijkt
Ik heb vannacht gekeken en gezien
en Blauw blauw blauw
Keer ik terug naar jou
Blauw blauw blauw
Yeah Blauw
Want het zien duurt een seconde
De gedachte blijft voor altijd
Blauw
Dus hier kom ik aan hier ben ik lief
ik geef mezelf aan jou
Blauw
The Scene's song "Blauw" is a powerful commentary on the societal issue of patriarchal control and the oppression of women. The lyrics bring to light the unequal treatment that women receive in society, and the heartbreaking reality that they often don't receive the love or recognition that they truly deserve. The song starts by stating that the singer has been drinking and has seen how no woman ever gets what she deserves. The visual of the woman not getting what she deserves is so impactful that it will remain in the singer's thoughts forever.
The second verse takes a similar stance, noting that no woman ever gets back what she gives. The line that "there is no power in the world that doesn't sooner or later kick aside" is especially powerful. It highlights the fact that even when women give their everything, the systems in place still discriminate against them. The chorus of the song repeats "Blauw, Blauw, Blauw," which translates to Blue in English. The repetition seems to symbolize the cyclical nature of the problem, and perhaps the feeling of hopelessness that things will ever change. Despite this bleak outlook, the singer still says that they will return to Blauw.
Overall, "Blauw" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that brings attention to the ongoing issue of gender inequality. It's a reminder that we still have a long way to go in terms of true equality, and that we need to continue shining a light on these issues to bring about change.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik heb vannacht gedronken en gezien
I drank and saw last night
Hoe geen vrouw ooit krijgt wat ze verdient
How no woman ever gets what she deserves
Het zien duurt een seconde de gedachte blijft voor altijd
Seeing lasts a second, but the thought remains forever
Ik heb vannacht gekeken en beleefd
I watched and experienced last night
Hoe geen vrouw ooit terugkrijgt wat ze geeft
How no woman ever receives back what she gives
Er is geen macht ter wereld die niet vroeg of laat opzij trapt
There is no power in the world that doesn't eventually push aside
en Blauw blauw blauw
And blue blue blue
Keer ik terug naar jou
I return to you
Yeah Blauw
Yeah blue
Ik heb zojuist gedronken en gezien
I just drank and saw
Hoe jij van mij nooit krijgt wat je verdient
How you never get what you deserve from me
Als weer een die altijd vooruit en daarom nooit opzij kijkt
As another one who always looks forward and therefore never looks aside
en Blauw blauw blauw
And blue blue blue
Keer ik terug naar jou
I return to you
Blauw blauw blauw
Blue blue blue
Yeah Blauw
Yeah blue
Want het zien duurt een seconde
Because seeing lasts a second
De gedachte blijft voor altijd
But the thought remains forever
Blauw
Blue
Dus hier kom ik aan hier ben ik lief
So here I come, here I am, my dear
ik geef mezelf aan jou
I give myself to you
Blauw
Blue
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.