On stage he sings, while playing keyboard, or electric guitar in songs that don't need keys. He can play drums too, although he is just 1.50 metres tall, which equals less than 5 feet.
He is known for releasing covers of songs which aren't that well known in The Netherlands. He released his debut single, 'Baby Get Higher', in 2006. It became an airplay hit in the Netherlands. It peaked at #17 in the Dutch Top 40. In January 2007, his second single, 'Burn', was released. It did better than 'Baby Get Higher' in the charts, peaking at #7 in the Dutch Top 40 and #6 in the Dutch mega top 50. In March, 2007 his debut album 'Unwind' went straight to #1 in the Dutch Album Top 100 in its first week of release. His new single, the third from 'Unwind', is 'Deep', released on 25 June 2007.
In february 2009 VanVelzen announched two new albums set for release later that year, the first album "Take me in" will be released in may, the second album "Hear me out" will hit the stores in the first week of September.
Right This Time
VanVelzen Lyrics
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The wind starts playing with the candles
We can only run no place to hide
If there's a place called inspiration
It's the final destination
Meet me where the dark turns into light
On the edge of reason
We will run across the endless night
To find a deeper meaning
Don't stop now
I'll be right behind
To make sure
We will get it right this time
Goes by so slowly
All the things I got to know
All seem to disappear
The world is changing fast
City sirens in the distance
Shake this night into existence
Present slowly fading into past
Somewhere in between what's wrong and right
On the edge of reason
We will run across the endless night
To find a deeper meaning
Don't stop now
I'll be right behind
To make sure
We will get it right this time
So don't stop now
I'll make sure
We will get it right
Sun begins to chase the shadows
Wind defeated all the candles
Meet me where the dark turns into light
The lyrics of VanVelzen's "Right This Time" paint a picture of chasing after something elusive, trying to find the truth in a world that seems to be constantly changing. The first stanza uses powerful imagery to evoke a sense of motion: the sun chasing the shadows, the wind playing with the candles, and the singer running with no place to hide. This sets up a feeling of urgency, as if there is something important that needs to be done before time runs out.
The second stanza hints at what this important thing might be: finding inspiration. The concept of light and dark runs throughout the song, and here the singer suggests that inspiration is found in the moment when the darkness turns to light. This is further reinforced in the chorus, where he sings about finding a deeper meaning somewhere between what's wrong and right, on the edge of reason. It's a powerful statement about the nature of creativity and the human condition, suggesting that we are always searching for meaning in a world that is often confusing and contradictory.
Overall, "Right This Time" is a song about the struggle and the journey we all go through when we are trying to make sense of our lives. It's a powerful reminder that even in the face of uncertainty, we can keep moving forward and find the inspiration we need to make our lives feel meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun begins to chase the shadows
The start of a new day for us to face our challenges
The wind starts playing with the candles
The forces of nature are unpredictable and can disrupt our plans
We can only run no place to hide
We must confront our issues head-on and cannot avoid them
If there's a place called inspiration
We can find guidance and motivation within ourselves
It's the final destination
Ultimately, reaching our goals and achieving success is where we want to be
Meet me where the dark turns into light
Come find me when things start to become clearer and more positive
Somewhere in between what's wrong and right
Our decisions and actions reside in a gray area, where things aren't always clear-cut
On the edge of reason
We are exploring the limits of what makes sense and what doesn't
We will run across the endless night
The journey towards our goals may be long and difficult, but we will persevere
To find a deeper meaning
We aspire to achieve something greater and more meaningful than what is superficial
Don't stop now
We can't afford to give up or lose momentum
I'll be right behind
We will support each other and face our challenges together
To make sure
We are determined to succeed, and won't let anything get in the way
We will get it right this time
We have learned from past mistakes, and are confident that we will succeed this time
Goes by so slowly
Time seems to drag on when we're waiting for something important
All the things I got to know
The knowledge and experience gained along the way are valuable and should not be overlooked
All seem to disappear
The passage of time can cause us to forget things that were once important to us
The world is changing fast
The world around us is constantly evolving, and we must adapt to keep up
City sirens in the distance
The noises of urban life can be distracting and overwhelming
Shake this night into existence
We must create and embrace opportunities, even in the darkness
Present slowly fading into past
Time marches on, and the present becomes the past
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.