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.
Truth Of The Matter
VanVelzen Lyrics
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Counting down all city lights
Cause all that's left
Don't seem to turn out right
Result of too much hangin' round
I scream but don't hear a sound
Need someone to bring my circus back to town
You said you'd be right over
You said you'd be the girl that sells the truth
But the truth of the matter is
I'm over you
The truth of the matter is
I'm over you
The truth is never far behind
I'd catch it if I could
To call this off, and start anew
Would be the sensible thing to do
So why do I still want to be your fool
You said you'd be right over
You said you'd be the girl that sells the truth
But the truth of the matter is
I'm over you
The truth of the matter is
I'm over you
The truth is never far behind
I'd catch it if I could
Girl someday soon
We're gonna bend the rules
You said you'd be right over
You said you'd be the girl that sells the truth
But the truth of the matter is
I'm over you
The truth of the matter is
I'm over you
The truth is never far behind
I'd catch it if I could
The truth of the matter is
I don't matter much to you
Oh no!
The lyrics to VanVelzen's song "Truth of the Matter" convey a sense of sadness and resignation as the singer grapples with a broken relationship. The singer explains that they are alone on a Friday night, feeling unsatisfied with how their life has turned out. They scream for someone to come and bring their circus back to town, but it seems no one is able to do so. The singer then turns to their former flame, who promised to be honest and truthful, but realizes that they have moved on and no longer need them in their life.
Throughout the song, the singer is trying to reconcile their feelings for their former lover with the reality that the relationship has ended. They know that it would be sensible to move on, but they still feel like a fool for wanting to be with someone who no longer cares for them. The truth, as the singer puts it, is that they are over the other person, but they still can't seem to let go of the past.
In terms of the music, the song has a melancholy feel that matches the mood of the lyrics. The guitar and piano complement each other nicely, with the piano providing a gentle rhythm and the guitar offering some sweet melodies. The chorus is particularly memorable, with its repetition of "I'm over you" and the upbeat promise of "We're gonna bend the rules."
Overall, "Truth of the Matter" is a poignant and relatable song about the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to let go of a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
Home alone, Friday night
I am by myself at home on a Friday night
Counting down all city lights
I am watching and waiting as the city lights slowly turn off one by one
Cause all that's left
Only a few lights are left in the city
Don't seem to turn out right
Things are not going well in my life
Result of too much hangin' round
This is happening because I have been spending too much time around the wrong people or in the wrong places
I scream but don't hear a sound
I am calling out for help, but nobody seems to be listening
Need someone to bring my circus back to town
I need someone to help me get back on track and bring some excitement back into my life
You said you'd be right over
You promised to come to me
You said you'd be the girl that sells the truth
You promised to be honest with me
But the truth of the matter is
However, the real situation is
I'm over you
I am no longer interested in you
The truth is never far behind
The truth always comes out eventually
I'd catch it if I could
If I had the chance, I would try to uncover the truth
To call this off, and start anew
The best course of action would be to end this relationship and start fresh
Would be the sensible thing to do
It would be logical and practical to do so
So why do I still want to be your fool
But for some reason, I still have feelings for you and am willing to make a fool out of myself
Girl someday soon
Perhaps one day in the near future
We're gonna bend the rules
We will break the established norms and do things our own way
The truth of the matter is
The real situation is
I don't matter much to you
You do not value me very much
Oh no!
I am disappointed and upset about this realization
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr360GamesFan1
Geweldig! In love with this song