Will Tura (born 2nd August 1940 in Veurne, Belgium) is a monument of the Fl… Read Full Bio ↴Will Tura (born 2nd August 1940 in Veurne, Belgium) is a monument of the Flemish music history. He's not only a singer, but also a musician and songwriter. His real name is Arthur Blanckaert.

He scored his first hit in 1963 with "Eenzaam zonder jou". Many others followed, going from easy listening over chansons to Dutch pop music, gospel, rock 'n roll, country, and even a bit of rap music.

In 1984 he made a tribute album to Elvis Presley and in 1992 he surprised with his West-Flemish rap song "Moa Ven Toh". In the same year he presented his first "Tura In Symphony" where he sings with a symphonic orchestra behind him.

In 1990 several flemish rock artists released the album Turalura, filled with covers of his greatest hits, in 1993 he sang the song "Hoop doet leven" at the funeral of King Boudewijn I, and in 2001 he was raised to the nobility by King Albert II, he's a knight now.

Will Tura keeps composing and releasing albums, and his concerts still ar very popular. In 2002 he fulfilled his dream: he recorded an album in London with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, filled with songs he composed himself. And in 2005 the album Viva Tura was released, in honor of his 65th birthday.

Draai Dan 797204
Will Tura Lyrics

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'k Heb mijn nummer doen veranderen sinds je mij verliet
want ik wil met niemand spreken, 'k heb teveel verdriet
maar indien je mij wil treffen ben ik
draai dan 7 9 7 2 0 4

'k Had beloofd dat ik je niet meer lastig vallen zou
maar toch is er iets dat ik je nog vertellen wou
als je eenzaam bent doe mij dan een plezier

en draai 7 9 7 2 0 4

Er is niemand buiten jou die 't nieuwe nummer kent
dus als iemand belt dan weet ik vast dat jij het bent
't staat niet in het boek, neem potlood en papier
en schrijf 7 9 7 2 0 4

Ik zit naast de telefoon en wacht tot 's avonds laat
met een kloppend hart, want m'n geluk hangt aan een draad
als je ook verdriet hebt, wees dan niet te fier

en draai 7 9 7 2 0 4
draai dan 7 9 7 2 0 4

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Will Tura's song "Draai dan 797204" revolve around a person who has changed their phone number after being left by their loved one. They express their sadness and unwillingness to speak to anyone but if their lost love ever wants to meet them, they should call the number 797204. Despite promising not to bother their ex-partner again, there is something they want to tell them. The person waits unceasingly by the phone late at night in the hope that their loved one will call them. They urge their ex-partner not to be too proud to call them, especially if they are also in need of emotional support.

The song is an emotional love ballad that highlights the pain of a broken heart and the longing for a lost love. The use of the phone number as a symbol of hope for the person's lost love and as a way of expressing their emotions is poignant. It shows the importance of communication and how a simple phone call can make all the difference. The song addresses themes such as love, heartbreak, loneliness, and the power of communication in maintaining relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

'k Heb mijn nummer doen veranderen sinds je mij verliet
I changed my phone number since you left me

want ik wil met niemand spreken, 'k heb teveel verdriet
because I don't want to talk to anyone, I have too much grief

maar indien je mij wil treffen ben ik draai dan 7 9 7 2 0 4
but if you want to reach me, dial 7 9 7 2 0 4

'k Had beloofd dat ik je niet meer lastig vallen zou
I promised I wouldn't bother you anymore

maar toch is er iets dat ik je nog vertellen wou
but there's still something I wanted to tell you

als je eenzaam bent doe mij dan een plezier
if you're lonely, do me a favor

en draai 7 9 7 2 0 4
and dial 7 9 7 2 0 4

Er is niemand buiten jou die 't nieuwe nummer kent
No one except you knows my new number

dus als iemand belt dan weet ik vast dat jij het bent
so if anyone calls, I know it must be you

't staat niet in het boek, neem potlood en papier
it's not in the directory, take a pen and paper

en schrijf 7 9 7 2 0 4
and write down 7 9 7 2 0 4