The Scene is the name of at least five bands; one Dutch, one Canadian, one … Read Full Bio ↴The Scene is the name of at least five bands; one Dutch, one Canadian, one British, one German, and one English.

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

Geef Nooit Op
The Scene Lyrics

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ik loop langs de spoorbaan, kijk naar de trein
nee, ik staar naar de trein van de hoop
staat daar glanzend en stil, half in de schaduw
langs een verlaten perron

en ik kijk achterom, als naar een verleden
dat leeg was en zonder geloof
maar mijn hoofd, half verdoofd, zegt dit is het heden

kijk niet vooruit en kijk nooit achterom

geef nooit op

in gedachten zie ik, hoe de wielen gaan draaien
over een spoor zonder eind
tot het dendert door bossen, bergen en dalen
op weg naar de horizon

ik denk hier ligt mijn lot, hier ligt mijn hart
en in deze stad moet ik zijn
met alles wat komt en alles wat gaat
en ik draai me om en keer mijn rug naar de trein

geef nooit op

Overall Meaning

The Scene's song "Geef Nooit Op" is a song that tells the story of a man who is standing alongside a train track, staring at the passing train. He sees the train as a beacon of hope and feels that his fate lies in the city where it travels to. The man reflects on his past, which he describes as an empty and hopeless time, and decides to not look back and instead focus on what is ahead.

The imagery of the train represents the promise of a better future for the man. He sees the train as a symbol of progress and change, and he wants to be a part of that change. The train's path through mountains and valleys represents the obstacles in life that one must overcome in order to reach their goals. The man sees the possibility of a better life and is determined to not give up on his dreams.

The lyrics "geef nooit op" which means "never give up" is the central message of the song. The man encourages himself and others to persevere in the face of adversity and to always push forward towards their goals.

Line by Line Meaning

ik loop langs de spoorbaan, kijk naar de trein
I walk along the railroad, looking at the train

nee, ik staar naar de trein van de hoop
No, I gaze upon the train of hope

staat daar glanzend en stil, half in de schaduw
It stands there shiny and still, half in the shadow

langs een verlaten perron
Along an abandoned platform

en ik kijk achterom, als naar een verleden
And I look back, as to a past

dat leeg was en zonder geloof
That was empty and without faith

maar mijn hoofd, half verdoofd, zegt dit is het heden
But my head, half numb, says this is the present

kijk niet vooruit en kijk nooit achterom
Don't look ahead and never look back

geef nooit op
Never give up

in gedachten zie ik, hoe de wielen gaan draaien
In thoughts, I see how the wheels are turning

over een spoor zonder eind
Over a track without end