Kiezen Op Elkaar
Toontje Lager Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Je zegt dat praten zo'n beperkte taal is
Met de dood ben je al klaar
Dat echte anarchie je ideaal is
En je hangt wat aan de bar

Je zegt dat mensen zo veel consumeren
En jij kijkt nooit TV
Je kunt de auto niet accepteren

Maar je rijdt er wel in mee

Refrain:
Je vindt een hele hoop
Maar ik ken je repertoire
Principes zijn niet te koop
Dus met mij ben je gauw klaar
Kiezen op elkaar
Kiezen op elkaar

De vrijheidsvechter van het eerste uur
Je bent zo anders dan de rest
Je had veel liever Turken als buren
Maar je doet niet echt je best

De grijze massa en de kuddedieren
Je ziet het om je heen
Je moet nog wel iets voor de nacht versieren
Want je bent niet graag alleen

Refrain

Refrain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Toontje Lager's "Kiezen Op Elkaar" talk about a person who claims to be an anarchist and rejects societal norms such as consumerism and accepting cars, yet still engages in these actions. The singer of the song seems to know the person well and recognizes their false principles and lack of effort towards their beliefs. The title "Kiezen Op Elkaar" means "choosing each other" and suggests that the singer and the person they are singing about have made a choice to be together, despite the differences in their beliefs and values.

The first verse establishes the person's rejection of traditional communication and their comfort with death. They claim to strive for true anarchy, yet fail to fully embody their ideas and beliefs. The second verse touches on the person's dislike for conformity and consumerism, but their actions contradict their words as they still use cars and consume other goods. The refrain speaks to the singer's knowledge of the person's true character and beliefs, and suggests that these principles cannot be bought or easily changed. Despite this, the two have still chosen to be together.

Overall, "Kiezen Op Elkaar" is a critical commentary on individuals who claim to be anarchists or rebels without truly embodying those beliefs. It encourages listeners to critically evaluate individuals and their actions, rather than simply taking their words at face value.

Line by Line Meaning

Je zegt dat praten zo'n beperkte taal is
You believe that words cannot fully express what you are thinking and feeling.

Met de dood ben je al klaar
You are not afraid of death and accept it as a natural part of life.

Dat echte anarchie je ideaal is
You believe in a society without government or laws, where people live freely and equally.

En je hangt wat aan de bar
You spend a lot of time in bars or cafes, perhaps drinking and socializing.

Je zegt dat mensen zo veel consumeren
You criticize people for their excessive consumption of goods and services.

En jij kijkt nooit TV
You refuse to watch television as a form of protest against mainstream media and consumer culture.

Je kunt de auto niet accepteren
You reject the use of automobiles as a symbol of modern industrial society and its negative impact on the environment.

Maar je rijdt er wel in mee
Despite your beliefs, you still use a car when it is convenient or necessary.

Je vindt een hele hoop
You have many opinions and beliefs.

Maar ik ken je repertoire
However, I am familiar with your views and attitudes.

Principes zijn niet te koop
You cannot buy or compromise your principles.

Dus met mij ben je gauw klaar
Therefore, our relationship or interaction will not last long.

Kiezen op elkaar
We will have to make a decision to either continue or end our relationship.

De vrijheidsvechter van het eerste uur
You see yourself as a pioneer or champion of freedom and independence.

Je bent zo anders dan de rest
You feel like you are unique or different from everyone else around you.

Je had veel liever Turken als buren
You prefer to live around people from different cultures, like Turks.

Maar je doet niet echt je best
However, you are not actively trying to build relationships or community with people from other cultures.

De grijze massa en de kuddedieren
You look down upon the masses who blindly follow societal norms and trends.

Je ziet het om je heen
You observe this phenomenon in the people around you.