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
Travelling Light
Vaya Con Dios Lyrics
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Put a quarter in that thing again
It don't matter
If the song is the same
Pull me closer
You and I have nothing to explain
'Cos tonight the wind is blowin'
All you troubles little darling
Let them drift with the tide
There's a full moon above us
Shining out so bright
Why worry about tomorrow?
You're young and you're travelling light
Come on sailor
Put in a quarter in that thing again
It son't matter
If it's alwaus the same
Hold me closer
You and I may never meet again
Maybe somewhere
Down old memory lane
'Cos tonight the wind is blowin'
And the sea is running high
All you troubles little darling
Let them drift with the tide
There's a full moon above us
Shining out so bright
Why worry about tomorrow?
You're young and you're travelling light
In Vaya Con Dios's song Travelling Light, the lyrics describe the sense of freedom and joy that comes with enjoying the present moment without worrying about the future. The singer urges their companion to put a quarter in the jukebox and dance with them, even if they've heard the song before. The song provides a carefree atmosphere, a chance to forget one's troubles and simply enjoy the night, with the wind blowing and the sea running high. The singer encourages their partner to let their worries drift away with the tide, and to focus on the present moment, basking in the light of the full moon. The song is filled with a sense of hope, joy and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on handsome
Addressing someone in an affectionate manner, inviting them to join the singer
Put a quarter in that thing again
Referring to a jukebox, asking the person to play a song
It don't matter
Assuring the person that the choice of song doesn't matter
If the song is the same
Stating that repeating a song is not an issue
Pull me closer
Requesting physical closeness with the person
You and I have nothing to explain
Implying that the relationship is simple and without complications
'Cos tonight the wind is blowin'
Reiterating the present conditions: windy and rough sea
And the sea is running high
Describing the state of the sea as tumultuous
All your troubles little darling
Addressing the person affectionately, telling them to let go of their worries
Let them drift with the tide
Suggesting to let go of problems and be carefree
There's a full moon above us
Describing the night as illuminated by a full moon
Shining out so bright
Emphasising the brightness and visibility of the moon
Why worry about tomorrow?
Asking a rhetorical question that suggests the person shouldn't worry about future uncertainties
You're young and you're travelling light
Highlighting the carefree nature of youth
Come on sailor
Addressing someone in an affectionate manner, inviting them to join the singer
Maybe somewhere
Expressing uncertainty about the future
Down old memory lane
Suggesting a nostalgic reminiscence of past experiences
You and I may never meet again
Expressing uncertainty about whether the opportunity to meet will arise again
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANI KLEIN, DIRK SCHOUFS
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Ljubica Ivanović
Come on handsome
Put a quarter in that thing again
It don't matter
If the song is the same
Pull me closer
You and I have nothing to explain
Chorus:
Cause tonight the wind is blowin'
And the sea is running high
All you troubles little darling
Let them drift with the tide
There's a full moon above us
Shining out so bright
Why worry about tomorrow?
You're young and you're travelling light
Come on sailor
Put in a quarter in that thing again
It son't matter
If it's alwaus the same
Hold me closer
You and I may never meet again
Maybe somewhere
Down old memory lane
Matyas Imre
what voice she's got