Vorige Week
Toontje Lager Lyrics
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Wrijven helpt niet lijkt het wel vandaag
Ik voel dat het niet lukt dat het geen feest is
Ik heb zo'n raar gevoel onder in m'n maag
De trein gemist de post is weggebleven
De poes had honger De parkiet was niet genoeg
De ijskast deurbel kachel hebben het begeven
Vorige week was alles mooi en machtig
Zoals je toen nog naar me keek (keek)
We werden samen minstens honderdtachtig
Dat was vorige week
Ik sta te wachten voor de verkeerde kassa
En aan de beurt "Oh nee Waar is m'n geld"
M'n tas met eten wordt een kleffe massa
De vla bezweek onder het snelbindersgeweld
Ik begin na vijf jaar weer te roken
Het gaat niet best met de maatschappij
Ik had nog wel met je afgesproken
Je was geweest en schreef Het is nu echt voorbij
Vorige week was alles mooi en machtig
Zoals je toen nog naar me keek (keek)
We werden samen minstens honderdtachtig
Dat was vorige week
Vorige week was alles mooi en machtig
Zoals je toen nog naar me keek (keek keek)
We reden samen minstens honderdtachtig
Dat was vorige week
The lyrics of Toontje Lager's song "Vorige Week" depict a sense of disillusionment and disappointment with the present compared to the past. The singer reflects on how things have changed and how their life used to be much better.
In the first verse, the singer expresses frustration about their current situation. They feel that their efforts are in vain, as rubbing whatever problem they are facing doesn't seem to help. There is a sense of defeat, as they acknowledge that things are not going well, and there is an uncomfortable feeling in their stomach.
The second verse continues to describe a series of unfortunate events. The singer missed the train, lost the mail, and their pets were not satisfied with what they had. Additionally, their appliances like the fridge, doorbell, and heater failed to work properly. This series of mishaps adds to their overall dissatisfaction and emphasizes the notion that everything seems to be falling apart.
The chorus reflects upon the fond memories and happiness of the previous week. The singer recalls how their relationship was strong, and they experienced joy together. They reminisce about being so in love that they felt like they were flying at 180 kilometers per hour. This highlights the stark contrast between their present unhappiness and the blissful past.
The final verse explores the singer's struggle with daily life. They find themselves waiting in the wrong line at the store and then realize they don't have enough money when it's their turn to pay. Their food becomes a mushy mess, and even the simple act of carrying groceries becomes a challenge. Additionally, the singer confesses to starting smoking again after five years of abstaining, as a response to the dissatisfaction and deteriorating state of society. The verse ends with the revelation that the person they had made plans with has decided to end their relationship, adding to their sense of loss and further highlighting the stark contrast between their present reality and the happier times of the past.
Overall, "Vorige Week" speaks to a longing for the simplicity and joy of the past while highlighting the disappointments and frustrations of the present. The lyrics capture a sense of nostalgia and a sense that everything that could go wrong is going wrong, leaving the singer yearning for a return to happier times.
Line by Line Meaning
Het is niet meer wat het geweest is
Things have changed and are not the same as before
Wrijven helpt niet lijkt het wel vandaag
No matter how much I try, it doesn't seem to work today
Ik voel dat het niet lukt dat het geen feest is
I sense that I'm not succeeding and it's not enjoyable
Ik heb zo'n raar gevoel onder in m'n maag
I have a strange feeling in the pit of my stomach
De trein gemist de post is weggebleven
I missed the train, the mail didn't arrive
De poes had honger De parkiet was niet genoeg
The cat was hungry, the parakeet wasn't sufficient
De ijskast deurbel kachel hebben het begeven
The refrigerator, doorbell, and heater stopped working
De wekker deed het goed vanochtend veel te vroeg
The alarm clock worked well this morning, but too early
Vorige week was alles mooi en machtig
Last week everything was beautiful and great
Zoals je toen nog naar me keek (keek)
The way you used to look at me back then
We werden samen minstens honderdtachtig
We were together, going at least a hundred and eighty
Dat was vorige week
That was last week
Ik sta te wachten voor de verkeerde kassa
I'm waiting in line at the wrong checkout counter
En aan de beurt "Oh nee Waar is m'n geld"
And when it's my turn, I realize I don't have my money
M'n tas met eten wordt een kleffe massa
My bag of food turns into a soggy mess
De vla bezweek onder het snelbindersgeweld
The pudding collapsed under the pressure of the bungee cords
Ik begin na vijf jaar weer te roken
After five years, I start smoking again
Het gaat niet best met de maatschappij
Things are not going well with society
Ik had nog wel met je afgesproken
I had made plans with you
Je was geweest en schreef Het is nu echt voorbij
You had been there and wrote, 'It's really over now'
Zoals je toen nog naar me keek (keek)
The way you used to look at me back then
We reden samen minstens honderdtachtig
We drove together, at least a hundred and eighty
Dat was vorige week
That was last week
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