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.
Take Me In
VanVelzen Lyrics
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and seduce me
I can’t pretend no longer
this feeling’s taking me over now
I’m completely yours
Go on Go on Go on
I surrender
I can’t resist to go where your wild heart grows
Oh oh oh
Are you willing to play the game?
Are you ready to start again?
You got to let me know
Are you ready to go?
Oh oh oh
Are you willing to lose control
If you’re ready to begin:
Take me in
Go on Go on Go on,
I’ll reduce myself into
Nothing just to see how far
You can go on and on with temptation baby
You drive me crazy and everything is hazy
I’m completely yours
Oh oh oh
Are you willing to play the game?
Are you ready to start again?
You got to let me know
Are you ready to go?
Oh oh oh
Are you willing to lose control
If you’re ready to begin
Take me in
Make up your mind come on, come on
Don’t waste time
Jump on the train and don’t let it pass you by
You got to let me know
Oh oh oh
Are you willing to play the game?
Are you ready to start again?
You got to let me know
Are you ready to go?
Oh oh oh
Are you willing to lose control
If you’re ready to begin
Take me in
The lyrics to VanVelzen's "Take Me In" express a desire for surrender to another person, giving in to their seduction and allowing oneself to be completely controlled by their wild heart. The repetition of "Go on Go on Go on" and "Are you willing to play the game?" emphasize the urgency and excitement of the situation, coaxing the listener to make a choice and not waste any time. The singer is willing to reduce themselves to nothing, to lose control, and to let everything become hazy in the face of this temptation.
There is a sense of deep longing in the lyrics, a desire to be taken in by someone who is willing to play the game and start again with them. The singer wants to be completely surrendered to this other person, and the repetition of the phrase "I'm completely yours" highlights this desire for submission. The chorus asks the listener to make up their mind and jump on the train, not letting this moment pass them by. The lyrics express a moment of vulnerability and desire for connection, a willingness to take a risk and give oneself over to another.
Line by Line Meaning
Go on Go on Go on and seduce me
Please continue with your seduction of me.
I can’t pretend no longer this feeling’s taking me over now
I can no longer fake my feelings; I am completely consumed by them.
I’m completely yours
I am fully and exclusively committed to you.
Go on Go on Go on, I surrender
Please continue, I give up all resistance.
There ain’t no ego left to defend here
There is no need for me to protect myself anymore.
I can’t resist to go where your wild heart grows
I am unable to refuse following your adventurous spirit.
Are you willing to play the game?
Are you ready to participate in this endeavor?
Are you ready to start again?
Are you prepared to begin afresh?
You got to let me know
You must inform me of your intentions.
Are you willing to lose control
Do you desire to relinquish power and submit?
If you’re ready to begin: Take me in
If you are prepared to initiate, please embrace me fully.
I’ll reduce myself into nothing just to see how far you can go on and on with temptation baby
I am willing to diminish my pride to witness how persistent you can be with temptation.
You drive me crazy and everything is hazy
You evoke immense excitement within me, causing me to feel slightly disoriented.
Make up your mind come on, come on
Please decide, act quickly.
Don’t waste time, Jump on the train and don’t let it pass you by
Don't procrastinate; catch this opportunity before it is too late.
Writer(s): Andreas Johnson Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Scandinavia AB
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bootiebo
Roel, wat ben je toch fantastisch!! Wauw, wat een artiest, wat een nummers, wat een band, wat een show!! We love you!! :-)
FeyenoordChick12
Vanaf 2007 al fan .. (1e concert ws in 2008) Hij is helemaal geweldiig <3 En zijn band ook <3
Kim Rebo
Geweldig nummer, en het is gewoon een lekkerding
mrwigster2
Awesome tune! Why are you not releasing music in the UK!?
michelle van de Pol
Super mooi nummer !
Bboypaul
great song!
Amber
Fantastisch!! i love it already!
JoMy’s vlogkanaal
Are you ready to listen this song 1000 times? I am!
Lotte
Aah, echt een geweldig nummer, en leuke clip!! ^^
Rens Rikkerink
Van 0:00 tot 3:49 is echt het meest awesome gedeelte.