Wannes was a very good flamenco player as well, and did regular performances all over the Flanders together with Spanish colleagues and flamenco dancers.
Wannes Van de Velde passed away on November 10, 2008.
Drogen haring
Wannes Van de Velde Lyrics
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Ter iêre van ze kopke zulle wij springe
′T is van z'ne kop
Springd der mor oep
′T is van den droêgen êring
Al van den droêgen êring wille wij zinge
Ter iêre van z'n oêgske zulle wij springe
Springd der mor oêg
′T is van den droêgen êring
Al van den droêgen êring wille wij zinge
Ter iêre van z'n bökske zulle wij springe
′T is van z'nen buik
Springd der mor puik
′T is van den droêgen êring
Al van den droêgen êring wille wij zinge
Ter iêre van z'n stertshe zulle wij springe
′T is van z'ne steêrt
Da's ′t minste weêrd
′T is van den droêgen êring
Al van den droêgen êring wille wij zinge
Ter iêre van z'n artshe zulle wij springe
′T is van z'n art
Springd der mor ard
′T is van den droêgen êring
Al van den droêgen êring wille wij zinge
Ter iêre van z'n lifke zulle wij springe
′T is van ze lief
Da's zij gerief
'T is van den droêgen êring
Al van den droêgen êring wille wij zinge
Ter iêre van z′n wefke zulle wij springe
′T is van ze wijf
Da's zij gekijf
′T is van den droêgen êring
The song "Drogen haring" by Wannes Van de Velde is a folk song that is known for its repetitive and straightforward lyrics. The song centers around the celebration of the dried herring and praises various parts of the fish as a way of expressing appreciation for its taste and cultural significance.
In the first verse, the singer declares that they will sing in honor of the head of the fish and will jump in celebration. The second verse continues this pattern with a focus on the fish's eyes. The third and fourth verses shift to the fish's belly and tail, respectively. The fifth verse takes a slightly different direction by praising the fish's heart, and the last verse mentions the fisherman's wife as a way of recognizing the role of those who catch and prepare the fish.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and whimsical tribute to an important part of culture and cuisine. The repetitive lyrics and upbeat melody make it a fun and catchy tune that is often sung in festive settings.
Line by Line Meaning
Al van den droêgen êring wille wij zinge
We want to sing about the dry herring
Ter iêre van ze kopke zulle wij springe
In honor of its head, we will jump
'T is van z'ne kop
It's about its head
Springd der mor oep
Jump right in
'T is van den droêgen êring
It's about the dry herring
Ter iêre van z'n oêgske zulle wij springe
In honor of its eyes, we will jump
'T is van z'n oêg
It's about its eye
Springd der mor oêg
Jump right in the eye
Ter iêre van z'n bökske zulle wij springe
In honor of its belly, we will jump
'T is van z'nen buik
It's about its belly
Springd der mor puik
Jump right in the belly
Ter iêre van z'n stertshe zulle wij springe
In honor of its tail, we will jump
'T is van z'ne steêrt
It's about its tail
Da's ′t minste weêrd
That's the least valued
'T is van den droêgen êring
It's about the dry herring
Ter iêre van z'n artshe zulle wij springe
In honor of its fins, we will jump
'T is van z'n art
It's about its fin
Springd der mor ard
Jump right in the fin
'T is van den droêgen êring
It's about the dry herring
Ter iêre van z'n lifke zulle wij springe
In honor of its body, we will jump
'T is van ze lief
It's about its body
Da's zij gerief
That's its pleasure
'T is van den droêgen êring
It's about the dry herring
Ter iêre van z'n wefke zulle wij springe
In honor of its mate, we will jump
'T is van ze wijf
It's about its mate
Da's zij gekijf
That's its quarrel
'T is van den droêgen êring
It's about the dry herring
Writer(s): traditional
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.