Dutch hits include Dracula (1963), Ik Heb Genoeg Van Jou (1965) and Goldfinger (1965, an instrumental cover version of the famous James Bond movie theme), whereas La Comparsa never charted in the 1960s but is now possibly their best known track.
ZZ & De Maskers was formed when singer Bob Bouber (real name: Boris Blom) came up with a concept for a band wearing 'Zorro masks' on stage. The Apron Strings guitar combo joined him and ZZ & De Maskers were born. The group's early recordings were surf-tinged instrumentals (showcasing the band's guitar virtuoso, Jan de Hont) and Dutch-language beat tunes, but they gradually shifted towards rhythm & blues sung in English. They recorded several singles with Chubby Checker (credited on some of the single sleeves as ZZ & The Masks) and toured in England (albeit to little success).
Frontman Bob 'ZZ' Bouber quit the band in 1965 and (after a final concert together in 1966) the group - bored with the masks, theatrics and dance moves - continued simply as De Maskers ('The Masks'), shifting in musical style.
Nothing To Do
ZZ & De Maskers Lyrics
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You can treat me like trash
But still I turn around babe
An' give ya all a my cash
You can send me far away
Somewhere down on the track, now
But just like a boomerang baby you know
There ain't nothin' you can do, darlin'
To stop me from lovin' you
Oh, there's nothin' you can say, darlin'
Little girl, to drive me away
You can call me names
In the presence of my friend
That wouldn't hurt my feelin's
You know that wouldn't mean a thing
It's gonna take a miracle
To drive me away
I'll be around babe, until I'm old an' gray
There is nothin' you can do babe
To stop me from lovin' you
Oh, there's nothin' you can say, little girl
Darlin', to drive me away
Oh, hahaha, come on, ya'all
Well, alright
You can play with my heart
Like kids play with toys
I wouldn't give a damn
If ya tore it apart
You can walk all over me
Then treat me like dirt
So much in love wit' cha darlin'
I wouldn't even feel the hurt
There is nothin' you can do, babe
To stop me from lovin' you
No, there's nothin' you can say, little girl
Honey, to drive me away
'Cause I'm satisfied, with the love ya give
I love ya baby, an' I know it's for real
It's gonna take a miracle to drive me away
But I'll be lovin' ya darlin' until I'm old an' gray
There is nothin' you can do babe
To stop me from lovin' you
Hey, there is nothin' you can say, little girl
Honey to drive me away
Woo hoo hoo
Well, alright
Um
Oh
Woo
Woo
Well, alright
The lyrics to ZZ & De Maskers' song "Nothing to do" are about a person who is completely devoted to their love interest despite any mistreatment they may receive. The singer expresses that they are willing to give up all their money and endure any kind of emotional or physical abuse for the sake of their loved one. They claim that nothing can come between them and their love, not even insults or being sent away. This unconditional love is further emphasized by the line "It's gonna take a miracle to drive me away," indicating that the singer is completely convinced that their feelings will never change.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of desperation and devotion that can be interpreted as unhealthy or even dangerous. The singer seems to be willing to sacrifice everything for their loved one, including their own well-being, which can be seen as a sign of a toxic relationship. However, the catchy rhythm and upbeat melody of the song distract from these darker undertones, making it a fun and enjoyable tune to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw me away
Even if you treat me like trash and dispose of me, I will still love you.
You can treat me like trash
Your harsh treatment won't stop me from loving you.
But still I turn around babe
Despite your poor treatment, I keep coming back to love you.
An' give ya all a my cash
I will give you everything I have to show my love for you.
You can send me far away
Even if you try to get rid of me, I will always come back.
Somewhere down on the track, now
No matter how far you try to get rid of me, I will always return.
But just like a boomerang baby you know
Like a boomerang, I will come right back to you.
I'll come right back
I will always return to you.
There ain't nothin' you can do, darlin'
There isn't anything you can do to stop me from loving you.
To stop me from lovin' you
No action can stop my love for you.
Oh, there's nothin' you can say, darlin'
No words can make me stop loving you.
Little girl, to drive me away
No matter what you say, I won't stop loving you.
You can call me names
If you insult me in front of others, it won't upset me or change my love for you.
In the presence of my friend
Even if you insult me in front of my friends, it won't change my love for you.
That wouldn't hurt my feelin's
Your insults won't affect me emotionally.
You know that wouldn't mean a thing
Your insults hold no weight in my heart.
It's gonna take a miracle
Only a miracle would cause me to stop loving you.
To drive me away
Nothing else can make me leave your side.
I'll be around babe, until I'm old an' gray
I'm committed to you for life, and won't leave you for any reason.
There is nothin' you can do babe
Nothing will ever stop my love for you.
No, there's nothin' you can say, little girl
No matter what you say, I will never stop loving you.
Honey, to drive me away
No matter what you call me, it won't make me stop loving you.
'Cause I'm satisfied, with the love ya give
I'm happy with the love you show me, and it's enough for me.
I love ya baby, an' I know it's for real
I love you, and I know it's genuine.
Woo hoo hoo
Expressing joy and excitement.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Charles Lee Brooks
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