Wim began singing in the early 1990s with his school band State Of Mind who… Read Full Bio ↴Wim began singing in the early 1990s with his school band State Of Mind who performed benefit concerts of original songs & also covers of Pearl Jam, Nirvana & Metallica. When the guitarist left, they renamed themselves Bodhi & played at many festivals around Belgium, they also competed in many competitions including "Rockvonk" & placed third in "KumoRock".

In 2000, Wim wanted to sing solo & joined the project Soundmixshow a sort of precursor talent show to Idool, Wim placed fourth in competition overall, at this time he compared his style to Billy Joel, Mike Patton & Elton John.

In 2003, Wim entered the auditions for the contest Idool 2003 where he was told by jury member Jan Leyers that he has a good voice for Flemish music. After Wim placed third on the show he gained a recording contract with BMG Belgium & recorded his first CD Een Nieuw Begin (A New Start) which was produced by Ronald Vanhuffel who has had previous success with Blof & Volumia, the first single was Allemaal (Everyone) which was a huge hit reaching #1, selling 40,000 copies & winning the Zomerhit 2003 Best Song Of The Year.

The second single from Een Nieuw Begin was Ik Hoor Bij Jou (I Belong To You), the third was Voor Altijd (For Always) which was another #1 hit on the Ultratop 50.

In August 2004, Wim released his second CD Twee (Two) & his first live DVD "In Miami". This was followed by his first tour "Twee" around Flanders, as well as a live performance on the popular live music show Tien Om Te Zien.

October 2005 brought a management change for Wim who signed with Niels William. He currently has an assembled team of writers including Hans Francken (Clouseau) & released his new single Die Zomer Gaat Nooit Voorbij which was released on June 17 as a sample for his third CD which is slated for release in October 2006.

Since 2001 he is married with Axelle Reuters. He and Axelle are expecting their first baby at the end of March 2007.

Volle maan
Wim Soutaer Lyrics

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Pak m'n hand
En vlieg mee hoog boven de zee
Wonderschoon verstrengeld in elkaar

Liggend op de wolken van een liefdesnacht
Waar het leven wacht

Laten we verdwalen in de eeuwigheid

Niemand die ons ooit nog vinden zal

Zwevend naar planeten waar de vrijheid woont
Dit is onze droom

Dicht bij m'n hart schijnt de mooiste zon
De liefde in mij zal er altijd zijn
Onder geluk ligt m'n ziel verstopt
Zo rustig en vrij
Dat komt door een vrouw als jij

Samen zijn we net geland
Op het witste strand
Na een hele wenselijke reis

We stappen met z'n tweeën door de waterval
In het paradijs

We lopen door het warme zand de avond in
In ons lichaam brandt een niet te blussen vuur

Kom maar bij mij liggen dicht tegen me aan
Het is volle maan

Dicht bij m'n hart schijnt de mooiste zon
De liefde in mij zal er altijd zijn
Onder geluk ligt m'n ziel verstopt
Zo rustig en vrij
Dat komt door een vrouw als jij

Lief hou me vast
Dan gaat het nooit verloren
Lief hou me vast
En laat me nooit alleen
Kijkend in je ogen
Zie ik regenbogen
En het regent sterren om ons heen

Lief hou me vast
Dan gaat het nooit verloren
Lief hou me vast
En laat me nooit alleen
Kijkend in je ogen
Zie ik regenbogen
En het regent sterren om ons heen

Om ons heen

Kruip tegen me aan
Het is volle maan

Overall Meaning

The song Volle Maan by Wim Soutaer is a beautiful love ballad that speaks of the endless possibilities and the serenity that love brings. The lyrics depict a couple deeply in love, lost in each other's embrace, dreaming and indulging in the beauty of the night sky, and the tranquility of the sea. The first verse invites the lover to hold the hand and take a flight to the skies, where they can be intertwined marvelously. Together they lay on the clouds of a love-filled night where life awaits. The lyrics convey that the journey of love is endless and vast, and the couple is ready to lose themselves in each other completely, seeking refuge in their togetherness. The poet describes that they are at the cusp of finding something infinite as they voyage towards planets where freedom resides, and it reassures them that they are in a world that is entirely their own.

The second verse talks about the beauty of the sun that shines close to the poet's heart, the love that resides within him, and how the woman in his life has brought about a sense of calm and freedom within him. The writer expresses how it is one of the joys in life to have a woman by his side, who brings about peace and solace, and the need to cherish and hold onto her forever.

The chorus of the song is an embodiment of the infinite possibilities that love brings, and the depth of emotions that it triggers. The refrain 'Lief hou me vast, Dan gaat het nooit verloren' means 'love, hold me tightly, then it will never be lost.' The lyrics convey that the loving bonds between the poet and his lady are boundless, and they are together under the full moon, watching the rain of stars as they share a promise to hold on to each other forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Pak m'n hand
Take my hand

En vlieg mee hoog boven de zee
And fly with me high above the sea

Wonderschoon verstrengeld in elkaar
Beautifully entwined with each other

Liggend op de wolken van een liefdesnacht
Lying on the clouds of a night of love

Waar het leven wacht
Where life awaits

Laten we verdwalen in de eeuwigheid
Let us get lost in eternity

Niemand die ons ooit nog vinden zal
No one will ever find us again

Zwevend naar planeten waar de vrijheid woont
Floating towards planets where freedom lives

Dit is onze droom
This is our dream

Dicht bij m'n hart schijnt de mooiste zon
The most beautiful sun shines close to my heart

De liefde in mij zal er altijd zijn
The love in me will always be there