On his highschool, the Christelijk Lyceum Delft, Van Velzen was in a couple of schoolbands. He composed his own music and he wrote the annual musical as well. When he went to college music was starting to become more and more important for him. He started his own band called "Goldfish" and he won the Heineken Student Music Award, in 1999.
Since 2002 Van Velzen is part of the theatregroup Op Sterk Water. He performed two times on Lowlands with this group.
After his study Van Velzen participated in the group Crazy Pianos in Scheveningen. While a performance in the Gelredome, Arnhem, he met his current manager, Ruud H. Vinke.
Van Velzen is noticed in 2005 by the Dutch producers Holger Schwedt (Anouk, Blof), Nando Eweg (Di-rect, Birgit) and John Ewbank (Marco Borsato), and with them he produces an album.
October, 2006. Van Velzen is starting to get familiar with the big mainstream audience after performing at the TMF Awards 2006, instead of James Morrison. Morrison called in sick that day.
At the 30th of June 2007, Van Velzen will be performing for a big crowd, because he will be playing at the second edition of Concert at Sea, Zeeland.
Van Velzen's first album will be released in March, 2007, called "Unwind". Twelve tracks are present on this album, written by himself, but also by John Ewbank and Andreas Johnson (known of the hit "Glorius"). The music is supported by the live-band of Anouk and Cor Bakker.
The first single of Van Velzen, "Baby Get Higher" came out in September 2006. His single was announced as the 3FM Megahit and became quite a good succes. The highest position in the Top40 was the 17th and this single was also used in a commercial for Q-Music. His second single "Burn" became the Alarmschijf.
Someday
Van Velzen Lyrics
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But it's far from trhough
Dust off the fear that's blinding you
Risk a second take
Take a leap of faith
Who knows what you might fall into
Chorus:
Can't wait to see what happens
It's gonna set your world on fire
I know it's been a long time coming
But the wait will seem like nothing
When the lightning hits the wire
Someday it's gonna turn out that way
You've been more than brave
You rewrote the page
Of all the rules that tied you down
So brush off the luck
Yeah you won't need much
For you to turn this all around
Chorus
And then you're gonna wake up
In the middle of a dream
Just to find you're not asleep
Somewhere when the sun refuses to shine
You're gonna light your own sky
In the middle of the night
Someday it's gonna turn out that way
Someday it's gonna set your world on fire
Someday it's gonna turn out that way
Can't wait to see what happens
It's gonna set your world on fire
Someday it's gonna turn out that way
For you
The song "Someday" by VanVelzen is an uplifting, motivational track that encourages the listener to take risks and believe in themselves. The lyrics acknowledge that life is not always fair but that it's not over yet, inviting the listener to dust off their fears and take a "second take." The chorus promises that "someday it's gonna turn out that way" - meaning that success and happiness are within reach if one is patient and perseverant. The song suggests that with bravery, determination, and a little luck, one can "rewrite the page" of their life and turn it all around.
The message of the song is delivered through a joyful and energetic melody, featuring dynamic guitar riffs and a catchy chorus. The lyrics are optimistic without being cheesy or naive, and the singer's passionate yet controlled delivery adds to the song's credibility. The bridge of the song introduces a slightly different tone, hinting at a dreamlike sequence where the singer sees themselves "lighting their own sky in the middle of the night." This passage adds a mystical quality to the song's lyrics and suggests that anything is possible if one dares to dream.
Overall, "Someday" is an inspiring song that aims to motivate the listener to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams. It acknowledges that life is not always easy but encourages the listener to keep on going and take risks, promising that success and happiness are within reach.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is seldom fair
Life is not always just or equitable
But it's far from through
However, life is far from over
Dust off the fear that's blinding you
Overcome the fear that is preventing you from seeing your opportunities clearly
Risk a second take
Take another chance
Take a leap of faith
Take a risk with a positive outlook
Who knows what you might fall into
You never know what opportunities may arise
Chorus: Someday it's gonna turn out that way
There will come a time when things will work out
Can't wait to see what happens
The anticipation of the positive outcome is exciting
It's gonna set your world on fire
The positive outcome will transform your life
I know it's been a long time coming
The wait for the positive outcome has been long
But the wait will seem like nothing
The duration of the wait will feel short in retrospect
When the lightning hits the wire
When the positive outcome happens suddenly
You've been more than brave
You have shown tremendous courage
You rewrote the page
You have created new opportunities for yourself
Of all the rules that tied you down
You have broken through the limitations that held you back
So brush of the luck
Gain confidence and don't rely on luck
Yeah you won't need much
You don't need much to succeed
For you to turn this all around
You can turn your life around with your own effort
And then you're gonna wake up
You are going to realize...
In the middle of a dream
...that it seems like a dream
Just to find you're not asleep
...but it is a reality
Somewhere when the sun refuses to shine
At a dark and difficult moment
You're gonna light your own sky
You will create your own success and future
In the middle of the night
Even when you feel like you are in the darkest times
Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.