Dani Klein, the lead singer, and Willy Lambregt had previous success in the band Arbeid Adelt! and decided to form the band Vaya Con Dios together with contrabassist Dirk Schoufs, because their interests were with gypsy music, jazz and opera which are genres which they felt were underappreciated in Brussels.
Their first single "Just a Friend of Mine" has a Latin feel to it and became a big hit in France, selling over 300,000 copies. Willy Lambregt left the group and was replaced by Jean-Michel Gielen. Even though Vaya Con Dios had success in Latin countries, they remained largely unknown in the Netherlands partially due to being a Belgian band, but also because of their gypsy style. In the Summer of 1990, they finally broke through in the Netherlands with "What's a Woman?" peaking at #1 for three weeks, thus making Vaya Con Dios the second Belgian artists to have a #1 hit in the Netherlands; the first being Ivan Heylen in 1974. The song is about the difficulties of men and women who on the one hand need one another, yet sometimes have a difficult time understanding each other.
In 1991, Dani Klein and Dirk Schoufs decided to go their seperate ways and from then on the group consisted of only Dani Klein singng with various musicians. On 24 May 1991, Schoufs died of an AIDS-related illness, which he contracted due to his heroin addiction. Even though they were no longer a team, Dani was very saddened and the third album Time Flies is much more melancholic than the previous albums.
Even though the music and the composition of the band changed, Vaya Con Dios remained popular in large parts of Europe, especially France, Germany, and Scandinavia, until 1996, when Dani left the music business complaining of too much stress. She returned in 1999 as singer in the group "Purple Prose", also the title of the début album that same year. Vaya Con Dios returned in 2004 with a new album called "The Promise," released on an independent label.
In November 2006, Vaya Con Dios released a new album called 'The Ultimate Collection'. It's a CD and DVD of the acoustic concert in Brussels (Belgium) at 31 August 2006.
In total, Vaya Con Dios sold more than 7 million albums and more than 3 million singles
Time Flies
Vaya Con Dios Lyrics
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I don't know why
Walking on an endless lane
Life passing me by
tomorrow is calling
But I'm dragging my feet
The skies are indecently clear
But I can't dtand the heat
Stumbling like a child
Dragons that I used to chase
Tease me from inside
The future's uncertain
Just like yesterday
Memories of heaven
Can't be taken away
You know, time flies
And the rebels, one day
They all go quiet
Ain't no money, ain't nobody
That can buy you peace of mind
They say you can learn from your mistakes
It's a lie
My redemption has been staged
Numerous times
But the angel of passion
Still taunt me, in my sleep
they keep throwing petals and thorns
Underneath my feet
You know, time flies
And the rebels, one day
They all go quiet
Ain't no money, ain't nobody
That can buy you peace of mind
Vaya con Dios's song "Time Flies" is an introspective song that expresses feelings of lethargy, confusion, and dissatisfaction with life. The first verse opens with the singer reflecting on a strange day that she cannot quite comprehend. She feels like she is walking down an endless path while life happens around her, leading to a sense of apathy towards the future. The clear skies are indicative of the happy and content reality that she sees with others, but she cannot relate to it. She feels like a child losing direction but is haunted by remnants of her past, dragons that she used to chase. The future is uncertain, but she has vivid memories of heaven that serve as a source of solace.
The second verse emphasizes that everyone's redemption story is just a performance that is repeated multiple times, while the yearning to experience passion and zeal remains unfulfilled. The angel of passion still teases her, even in her dreams, by throwing thorns and petals beneath her feet. There is a sense of struggle between her present situation and her insatiable desire to relive her past.
Line by Line Meaning
Its been such a funny day
Today has been unusual.
I don't know why
I don't understand why.
Walking on an endless lane
I feel like my life is going nowhere.
Life passing me by
I feel like I'm wasting my time.
tomorrow is calling
I know I should be doing something productive with my time.
But I'm dragging my feet
But I just can't seem to motivate myself.
The skies are indecently clear
The weather is great, which makes my mood even worse.
But I can't stand the heat
I can't handle the pressure and expectations of life.
Sleepwalking in a haze
I feel like I'm not fully present in my own life.
Stumbling like a child
I'm struggling to navigate my adult responsibilities.
Dragons that I used to chase
The ambitions and dreams I once had seem impossible now.
Tease me from inside
I still want those things, but they seem out of reach.
The future's uncertain
I have no idea what the future holds for me.
Just like yesterday
It feels like my life is stuck on repeat.
Memories of heaven
I have happy memories, but they don't make up for my current struggles.
Can't be taken away
But those memories also can't fix my current problems.
You know, time flies
Time passes quickly.
And the rebels, one day
Even the most rebellious people eventually grow up.
They all go quiet
And become more subdued over time.
Ain't no money, ain't nobody
No amount of money or anyone else can give you inner peace.
That can buy you peace of mind
You have to find peace within yourself.
They say you can learn from your mistakes
People say that you can learn from your past failures.
It's a lie
But I don't believe it.
My redemption has been staged
I've tried to fix my mistakes, but it feels like a performance instead of genuine growth.
Numerous times
I've tried many times to better myself.
But the angel of passion
But my desire for something more still persists.
Still taunt me, in my sleep
I can't escape my own ambitions, even in my dreams.
They keep throwing petals and thorns
My desires come with both good and bad experiences.
Underneath my feet
And I'm constantly walking on the thin line between success and failure.
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@mikaeljohnledet1060
Lyrics for those who wants them:
I'ts been such a funny day
I don't know why
Walking on an endless lane
Life passing me by
Tomorrow is calling
But I'm dragging my feet
The skies are indecently clear
But I can't stand the heat
Sleepwalking in a haze
Stumbling like a child
Dragons that I used to chase
Tease me from inside
The future's uncertain
Just like yesterday
Memories of heaven
Can't be taken away
You know, time flies
And the rebels, one day
They all go quiet
Ain't no money, ain't nobody
That can buy you peace of mind
Ain't no money, ain't nobody
That can buy you peace of mind
They say you can learn from your mistakes
It's a lie
My redemption has been staged
Numerous times
But the angel of passion
Still taunt me, in my sleep
They keep throwing petals and thorns
Underneath my feet
You know, time flies
And the rebels, one day
They all go quiet
Ain't no money, ain't nobody
That can buy you peace of mind
Ain't no money, ain't nobody
That can buy you peace of mind
@klantklant4460
Şarkı sözü çevirisi
Çok komik bir gün oldu.
Neden bilmiyorum
Sonsuz bir şeritte yürümek
Yarın beni geçen hayat çağırıyor
Ama ayaklarımı sürüklüyorum
Gökyüzü ahlaksız bir şekilde açık
Ama bu baskıya dayanamıyorum
Bir pus içinde yürüyüş uyku
Bir çocuk gibi tökezleyerek
Eskiden kovaladığım ejderhalar
İçeriden beni kızdırmak
Gelecek belirsiz
Tıpkı dün gibi
Cennetin anıları
Uzak alınabilir
Biliyor musun, Zaman akıp gidiyor
Ve isyancılar, bir gün, hepsi sessiz
Para yok, kimse yok
Bu size huzur kazandırabilir
Para yok, kimse yok
Bu size huzur kazandırabilir
Hatalarından ders aldığını söylüyorlar.
Bu bir yalan
Kefaretim sahnelendi.
Birçok kez
Ama tutku melekleri
Hala uykumda beni kızdırmak
Yaprakları atmaya devam ediyorlar
Ve ayaklarımın altında dikenler
Biliyor musun, Zaman akıp gidiyor
Ve isyancılar, bir gün, hepsi sessiz
Para yok, kimse yok
Bu size huzur kazandırabilir
Para yok, kimse yok
Bu size huzur kazandırabilir
@lonesvit1362
My father had good taste in music. Thanks dad, for playing this music in my childhood. I still love vaya con dios, now 35 years old. So much soul!
@peterhaex5732
Same same
@Kyoukichi
Are you me, and the commentator below? Because literally the same. I owe this amazing discovery to my dad, he played it all the time in my childhood and now as an adult, I keep coming back to it.
@DVLrafe
Idem , best music ....
@facetime9495
Jey with my Mum,Is dead
@MemeSaad86
I am now 36 years old, I wonder now and after 6 years of your comment, how has this life treated you?!
@Kyoukichi
The beauty, the passion, the artistry, the message, the lyrics.
Thank you for existing Vaya Con Dios and teaching us again what it is to be human.
Thank you!
@fpost9645
Amen!
@eduver59
Thousend Amen ¡@@fpost9645
@gladyszeniquel4532
Que voz no hay cómo ella.Voz espectacular.Y el guitarrista el mejor.