You have been heard. Sorry for going for older songs. Now we will look at the dutch language ones that are currently in the charts of the radio stations. I do not promise that i will never look back. I think that through listening and learning to and the classic songs that every dutch knows all of us expats can feel a little bit more at home. Maybe this is a good idea for a future series of posts to explore. Let me know what you think below in the comments.
For this weeks song i was a little bit worried. I like Suzan & Freek but their lyrics were a bit too complicated for me at first. Now that a few years have passed since i’ve been iving in the netherlands i think i might go over their songs one more time and probably will appreciate and understand them better. Let’s look at what they are offering now.
Ken Je Dat Gevoel - Suzan & Freek Lyrics
[Intro: Suzan]
La-la, la-la-la
La-la, la-la
[Verse 1: Freek]
Ik hoorde dat jij nog op zoek was naar mij
Of heb ik mezelf dat verteld?
Ik weet niet precies, wanneer ben je verliefd?
Maar we voelen het eigenlijk wel
[Pre-Chorus: Suzan]
‘t Is bijzonder
‘k Heb niet eens met je gepraat (Met je gepraat)
Kan niet zonder
Nu ik weet dat je bestaat (Dat je bestaat)
[Chorus: Suzan & Freek]
Oh, ken je dat gevoel?
Als zomaar niks hetzelfde is
Toch voelt het best wel cool
Als liedjes van The Opposites
Net als de Nikes aan m’n voet
Jij voelt altijd goed
En I like it, wat je met me doet
Oh, ken je dat gevoel?
[Intro: Suzan]
La-la, la-la-la
La-la, la-la-la
[Verse 1: Freek]
I heard you were still looking for me
Or did I tell myself that?
I don’t know exactly, when are you in love?
But we actually feel it
[Pre-Chorus: Suzan]
‘It’s special
‘I haven’t even talked to you (Talked to you)
Can’t live without it
Now that I know you exist (That you exist)
[Chorus: Suzan & Freek]
Oh, you know that feeling?
When just like that nothing is the same
Yet it feels pretty cool
Like songs by The Opposites
Like the Nikes on my foot
You always feel good
And I like it, what you do to me
Oh, you know that feeling?
[Post-Chorus: Suzan, Suzan & Freek]
La-la, la-la-la-la
Do you know that feeling?
La-la, la-la-la
Like the Nikes on my foot
You always feel good
And I like it, what you do to me
Oh, do you know that feeling?
[Verse 2: Freek]
That feeling you get through your whole body
Before your mouth touches mine
My brain doesn’t respond
I’m completely derailed
In my head we’re already there
[Pre-Chorus: Suzan]
It’s special
‘I haven’t even talked to you (Talked to you)
Can’t live without it
Now that I know you exist (That you exist, ooh)
[Chorus: Suzan & Freek]
Oh, you know that feeling?
When just like that nothing is the same
Yet it feels pretty cool
Like songs by The Opposites
Like the Nikes on my foot
You always feel good
And I like it, what you do to me
Oh, you know that feeling?
You really are a goalie
And me very close to my goal
Throw me in the deep end now
Like the Nikes on my foot
You always feel good
And I like it, what you do to me
Oh, you know that feeling?
Yep, i can see myself singing along while i work to this song for sure. I actually think i might have but without studying the lyrics i probably went just to Ken je dat gevoel? and hummed afterwards. Cathcy melody, time to change the way i can folllow along
Ken Je dat Gevoel? - Do you know the feeling?
- In Conversations: This phrase is often used to empathize with someone or to relate to their experience. For example, if a friend is talking about feeling homesick, you might say, “Ken je dat gevoel als je thuis mist?” meaning “Do you know the feeling when you miss home?”
- In Storytelling: It can be used to engage listeners by drawing them into a shared emotional experience. For instance, “Ken je dat gevoel wanneer je eindelijk je doel bereikt?” translates to “Do you know the feeling when you finally achieve your goal?”
- In Writing: This phrase is effective in written narratives or blog posts to involve the reader emotionally, creating a more engaging and relatable story.
't Is bijzonder - it is special
- Describing an Experience: When you’ve had an exceptional experience, you might say, “‘t is bijzonder hoe alles verliep,” meaning “it’s remarkable how everything went.”
- Reacting to News: If someone shares exciting or surprising news, you could respond with, “‘t is bijzonder!” to express your amazement or admiration.
- Appreciating Art or Nature: While admiring a piece of art or a beautiful landscape, you might comment, “‘t is bijzonder mooi,” meaning “it’s especially beautiful.”
- In Storytelling: It can be used to engage listeners by drawing them into a shared emotional experience. For instance, “Ken je dat gevoel wanneer je eindelijk je doel bereikt?” translates to “Do you know the feeling when you finally achieve your goal?”
- In Writing: This phrase is effective in written narratives or blog posts to involve the reader emotionally, creating a more engaging and relatable story.
M'n brein geeft geen gehoor - My brain is not responding
- In Daily Life: You might use this phrase when you’re struggling to remember something or when you’re feeling mentally exhausted. For example, “Ik probeer me de naam te herinneren, maar m’n brein geeft geen gehoor,” meaning “I’m trying to remember the name, but my brain isn’t cooperating.”
- In a Work or Study Context: If you’re having a hard time focusing or solving a problem, you could say, “Tijdens de vergadering gaf m’n brein geen gehoor,” meaning “During the meeting, my brain wasn’t responding.”
- In Casual Conversations: It can be used jokingly when you’re feeling overwhelmed or when things aren’t going as planned: “Ik wilde iets slims zeggen, maar m’n brein gaf geen gehoor,” meaning “I wanted to say something smart, but my brain didn’t respond.
k ben volledig ontspoord - I am completely derailed
This expression is used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone feels out of control or has lost their way, often due to overwhelming circumstances or emotions. It can refer to mental or emotional states, as well as life situations that have become chaotic or unmanageable.
Real-Life Application:
- Emotional Overwhelm: You might use this phrase when you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress or emotions. For example, “Na al die deadlines ben ik volledig ontspoord,” meaning “After all those deadlines, I am completely derailed.”
- Life Situations: It can describe a period when things in life are not going as planned. For instance, “Sinds de verhuizing lijkt alles ontspoord te zijn,” meaning “Since the move, everything seems to have derailed.”
- In Conversations: This phrase can be used to express a need for help or a desire to regain control. For example, “Ik moet even pauzeren, want ik ben volledig ontspoord,” meaning “I need to take a break because I am completely derailed.