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
Open
The Scene Lyrics
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En de maan verschijnt
Maar ik word niet dronken
Want er is iets dat harder toeslaat
Dat maar niet niet verdwijnt
En de maan klimt hoger
En de wereld kraakt
En ik word dover
Maar niemand wordt geraakt
En ik zoek naar het woord dat alles openmaakt
En ik zeg
Open, open, open moet het zijn
Open, open, open moet het zijn
De lichten branden
En de hemel kijkt
Of er iets verandert
Want er is teveel verlangen
Er is te weinig tijd
En de maan klimt hoger
En m'n wereld kraakt
En ik word dover
Want ik hoor de woorden vallen
Maar niemand wordt geraakt
En ik zoek naar het woord dat alles openmaakt
En ik zeg
Open, open, open moet het zijn
En ik open, open, open me voor jou
Dus open je voor mij
Maar het blijft gesloten
En 't rookt en zwijgt
En 't blijft geloven
Dat 't onterecht is
Dat de lafaard nooit iets krijgt
Dat 't onterecht is
En ik zeg
Open, open, open moet 't zijn
En ik open, open, open me voor jou
Open, open, open moet 't zijn
Dus open, open, open je voor mij
The Scene’s “Open” is a song that expresses disappointment and frustration. The first verse talks about the singer’s surroundings becoming gloomy, but they cannot get drunk because of something that hits them harder and won’t go away. The second verse discusses the world seeming to change and the singer feeling overwhelmed, and they’re searching for a word that will make everything open up. Throughout the song, there is a sense of yearning for something to change, for something to be opened.
The chorus consists of the singer repeatedly saying, “Open, open, open moet het zijn,” which translates to “It must be open,” emphasizing the desire for things to be different. They open themselves up to another person in hopes of them reciprocating, but it doesn't happen. The song ends with the singer expressing their anger about how unjust it is that cowards never get anything and that it's unfair.
The lyrics of “Open” allow listeners to empathize with the frustration and pain that comes with feeling unheard or unappreciated, which is a theme that is relatable for many people. The chorus’s repetition emphasizes the song’s message, making it easily memorable. The song’s somber tone and melancholic melody enhance the lyrics’ overall impact, evoking strong emotions in listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
En de lucht wordt donker
The sky is getting darker.
En de maan verschijnt
The moon appears in the sky.
Maar ik word niet dronken
I am not getting drunk.
Want er is iets dat harder toeslaat
Something is affecting me more strongly.
Dat maar niet niet verdwijnt
That just won't go away.
En de maan klimt hoger
The moon rises higher.
En de wereld kraakt
The world is cracking, breaking down.
En ik word dover
I am becoming deafer.
Ik hoor m'n eigen woorden vallen
I hear my own words falling.
Maar niemand wordt geraakt
But no one is affected by them.
En ik zoek naar het woord dat alles openmaakt
I am searching for the word that opens everything.
En ik zeg
Open, open, open moet het zijn
Open, open, open moet het zijn
And I say, it must be open, open, open. It must be open, open, open.
De lichten branden
The lights are on.
En de hemel kijkt
And the sky looks on.
Of er iets verandert
If anything changes.
Want er is teveel verlangen
Because there is too much desire.
Er is te weinig tijd
There is too little time.
Maar niemand wordt geraakt
But no one is affected by them.
En ik zoek naar het woord dat alles openmaakt
I am searching for the word that opens everything.
En ik zeg
Open, open, open moet het zijn
En ik open, open, open me voor jou
Dus open je voor mij
And I say, it must be open, open, open. And I open up to you, so open up to me.
Maar het blijft gesloten
But it remains closed.
En 't rookt en zwijgt
And it smokes and stays silent.
En 't blijft geloven
And it keeps believing.
Dat 't onterecht is
That it's unfair.
Dat de lafaard nooit iets krijgt
That the coward never gets anything.
Dat 't onterecht is
That it's unfair.
En ik zeg
Open, open, open moet 't zijn
En ik open, open, open me voor jou
Open, open, open moet 't zijn
Dus open, open, open je voor mij
And I say, it must be open, open, open. And I open up to you, so open up to me. It must be open, open, open. So open, open, open up to me.
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ronald
Its hard to translate, because it's very poetic, but I tried:
and the sky turns dark
And the moon appears
But i won't get drunk
Because there is something that hits harder, and that won't disappear
And the moon climbs higher
And the world creaks
And I become more deaf
I hear my own words fall, but no one gets hit
And I search for the word that opens everything up
Open, open, open it must be
And the lights are burning
And heaven is watching
To see if anything changes
For there is too much longing
And there's too little time
And the moon climbs higher
And the world creaks
And I become more deaf
Because I hear the words fall, but nobody is touched
And I look for the word that opens everything up
And I say
Open, open, open it must be
And I open, open, open myself to you
So open up to me
- solo -
But it stays closed
And it smokes and stays quiet
It keeps believing
That it's unfair that the coward never gets anything
That it's not fair...
Open, open, open it must be
And I open myself to you
Open it must be
So open yourself to me
Hope it helps 😉
Bianca Rosier
Net gestemd op dit nummer voor in de Top2000, dit nummer raakt me altijd tot op het bot...brrr, zo mooi. Inderdaad, iedereen ramen en deuren open en keihard meezingen!!
Sequal78
Wat een nummer, ongelooflijk. Ik geniet hier zo af en toe nog wel eens van. Geweldig!
Guido Henckens
In alle simpelheid, zo treffend, muziek om met het hart te luisteren...
Eva van Zeeland
Wekelijks op vrijdagavond 19:00 uur, allemaal! Iedereen de ramen open en dit nummer keihard draaien! #OPENUP Open Open Open moet het zijn! Ga op je balkon staan, gooi je ramen open, trek een openup t-shirt aan, houdt een #OPENUP karton omhoog en zing mee
Monique Smaak
Of het nummer van Labi Sifre something inside so strong.
Marco Van der putte
Drama
Captain Tina Red Hood
Haha kei leuk idee!
Adil Malik
heard this on my spotify...can't understand the words but love the song!! vrede!
Ronald
Its hard to translate, because it's very poetic, but I tried:
and the sky turns dark
And the moon appears
But i won't get drunk
Because there is something that hits harder, and that won't disappear
And the moon climbs higher
And the world creaks
And I become more deaf
I hear my own words fall, but no one gets hit
And I search for the word that opens everything up
Open, open, open it must be
And the lights are burning
And heaven is watching
To see if anything changes
For there is too much longing
And there's too little time
And the moon climbs higher
And the world creaks
And I become more deaf
Because I hear the words fall, but nobody is touched
And I look for the word that opens everything up
And I say
Open, open, open it must be
And I open, open, open myself to you
So open up to me
- solo -
But it stays closed
And it smokes and stays quiet
It keeps believing
That it's unfair that the coward never gets anything
That it's not fair...
Open, open, open it must be
And I open myself to you
Open it must be
So open yourself to me
Hope it helps 😉
Jacky
Blijft zeer toepasselijk. Zeker in deze tijden👌