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.
Hij Kan Niet Zonder Jou
Will Tura Lyrics
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Die me even wenkt van ver ben jij
Onvoorspelbaar als het weer
Als de wind die komt en keert ben jij
Onuitstaanbaar als een kind
Dat een flinke straf verdient ben jij
Onontbeerlijk als de lucht
Ongeknutseld als een vrucht ben jij
Zo ontstuimig als de zee
En ontembaar als een leeuw ben jij
Ondoordringbaar als de nacht
Onweerstaanbaar als je lacht ben jij
Daarom kan ik niet zonder jou
In the lyrics of Will Tura's song "Hij Kan Niet Zonder Jou," the singer explores a complex and contradictory relationship with his partner by using vivid metaphors to convey his feelings. The song opens with the comparison of the partner to an unreachable star, symbolizing a sense of distance and allure that draws the singer in. Despite this distance, the partner is also described as unpredictable like the weather, symbolizing the constant changes and challenges in the relationship.
The partner is further characterized as unbearable, likened to a misbehaving child deserving punishment. This suggests a sense of frustration and difficulty in dealing with the partner's behavior, yet the singer acknowledges that despite these challenges, he cannot imagine being without them. This juxtaposition of negative and positive attributes highlights the complexities of love and relationships.
Moving on to the next verse, the partner is described as essential as the air and natural like a fruit, emphasizing their importance and fundamental presence in the singer's life. The partner's wild and untamed nature is then compared to the unruly sea and an untamable lion, suggesting a sense of power and strength in their personality that both captivates and intimidates the singer.
The partner is also depicted as mysterious as the night and irresistible when they laugh, drawing attention to their enigmatic and charming qualities that continue to fascinate the singer. Despite all the challenges and complexities in the relationship, the singer concludes that he cannot be without the partner, emphasizing the deep emotional connection and dependency he feels towards them. Overall, these lyrics encapsulate the tumultuous yet undeniable nature of love and the intricate dynamics within a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Onbereikbaar als een ster
You seem unreachable like a distant star
Die me even wenkt van ver ben jij
But you still call out to me from afar
Onvoorspelbaar als het weer
You're as unpredictable as the weather
Als de wind die komt en keert ben jij
Like the wind that comes and goes
Onuitstaanbaar als een kind
Sometimes as frustrating as a disobedient child
Dat een flinke straf verdient ben jij
Who deserves a stern punishment
En toch kan ik niet zonder jou
Yet, I can't live without you
Onontbeerlijk als de lucht
As essential as the air we breathe
Ongeknutseld als een vrucht ben jij
Natural and unaltered like a fruit
Zo ontstuimig als de zee
As wild as the sea
En ontembaar als een leeuw ben jij
And as untameable as a lion
Ondoordringbaar als de nacht
Mysterious like the night
Onweerstaanbaar als je lacht ben jij
Irresistible when you smile
Daarom kan ik niet zonder jou
That's why I can't live without you
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