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
What's a Woman?
Vaya Con Dios Lyrics
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Don't stand by her side?
What's a woman when a man
Has secrets to hide?
She'll be weak
She'll be strong
Struggle hard
For so long
(What's a man without a woman?)
Don't go by the rule?
What's a woman when a man
(What's a man without a woman?)
Makes her feel like a fool?
When right
Turns to wrong
She will try
To hold on to the ghosts of the past
When love was to last
Dreams from the past
Faded so fast
All alone
In the daek
She will swear
He'll never mislead her again
All those dreams from the oast
Faded so fast
Ghosts of the past
When love was to last
All alone
In the dark, she will swear cross her heart
Never again
Cross my heart
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
I say never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
No no never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
The song "What's a Woman" by Vaya Con Dios is a powerful ballad that explores the complexity and challenges of relationships. At its core, the song is about the struggles that a woman faces when she is not supported or valued by her partner. The lyrics suggest that women are often left vulnerable and alone when men fail to stand by their side or keep secrets from them. Despite this, the woman in the song remains strong and resilient, even when confronted with difficult moments of heartbreak and disappointment.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for what's to come, as the singer asks "What's a woman when a man/ Don't stand by her side?". From there, the lyrics delve into the many ways in which men can let women down, from breaking promises to hiding important information. Yet even in the face of such challenges, the woman of the song refuses to give up or succumb to weakness. Instead, she fights to hold on to the good times and the love that she shared with her partner, even when it seems like all hope is lost.
Overall, "What's a Woman" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the universal experiences of love, loss, and heartbreak. Its message is one that many listeners will be able to relate to and find comfort in, as it reminds us that even when love is hard, it's always worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
What's a woman when a man
Don't stand by her side?
What value does a woman hold when a man is not there to support her?
What's a woman when a man
Has secrets to hide?
What worth does a woman have when a man keeps secrets from her?
She'll be weak
A woman may feel vulnerable or powerless
She'll be strong
At times, a woman can also show strength
Struggle hard
For so long
Women often have to work tirelessly to achieve their goals
What's a woman when a man
(What's a man without a woman?)
Don't go by the rule?
How much importance does a woman have when a man does not respect convention?
What's a woman when a man
(What's a man without a woman?)
Makes her feel like a fool?
What is a woman's worth to a man who causes her to feel foolish?
When right
Turns to wrong
When things go awry, a woman may feel lost
She will try
To hold on to the ghosts of the past
When love was to last
Women may struggle to let go of past relationships and hope for love to return
All alone
In the daek
She will swear
He'll never mislead her again
When betrayed, a woman may vow to never be deceived again
All those dreams from the oast
Faded so fast
Past hopes and dreams can disappear quickly
Ghosts of the past
When love was to last
Memories of past love can linger
All alone
In the dark, she will swear cross her heart
Never again
A woman may make a solemn promise to never let herself be hurt again
Cross my heart
Never again
Reiterating the promise to oneself to not be hurt again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
I say never again
Both men and women can have value with or without a partner, and one may vow to never be hurt again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
No no never again
Again, emphasizing the promise to oneself to not be hurt again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
Never again
A resounding promise to never again be hurt or taken for granted
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIELEN, KLEIN, SCHOUFS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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What's a woman when a man
Don't stand by her side?
What's a woman when a man
Has secrets to hide?
She'll be weak
She'll be strong
Struggle hard
For so long
What's a woman when a man
(What's a man without a woman?)
Don't go by the rule?
What's a woman when a man
(What's a man without a woman?)
Makes her feel like a fool?
When right
Turns to wrong
She will try
To hold on to the ghosts of the past
When love was to last
Dreams from the past
Faded so fast
All alone
In the daek
She will swear
He'll never mislead her again
All those dreams from the oast
Faded so fast
Ghosts of the past
When love was to last
All alone
In the dark, she will swear cross her heart
Never again
Cross my heart
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
I say never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
No no never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
A woman without a man
Never again
What's a man without a woman?
Cross my heart
@julianojulio4190
Música linda, mais alguém ouvindo em 2024 ?🎉
@IsraelAparecido-lc1lv
Sim, linda música
@cristinaaparecida5557
EUZINHA❤
@hiltonpinto9627
Eu
@biancajafari6054
Der Text ist so anruehrend und wahr, dazu die tolle Stimme! Perfekt
@afraniodelima5933
Essa música nos leva a um passado maravilhoso e lembranças ótimas. Que coisa boa foi ter vivido naquelas décadas de 80 e 90.
@eudinalvaassis4348
Só lembranças memoráveis! I love❤
@user-dn2co1ok8m
Было прекрасно.зачем перевернулся мир? деньги? будут прокляты.как же хочется вернуться в мир тишины,спокойствия.
@ioanadumbravean6771
A wonderful song. A wonderful voice. A wonderful woman= a miracle
@hanarhaysamouraferreira1495
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