Natuurlijk wordt alom gestreden
en zwijgt voor velen de muziek,
de tederheid is overleden
en de illusies zijn doodziek.
Natuurlijk laat zich alles kopen
voor wie er maar het meeste biedt
en worden bloemen stukgelopen
maar een vriend zien huilen... kan ik niet.
Natuurlijk hebben wij verloren
en wacht de dood ons aan het eind,
met onze schouders ver naar voren
staan wij nog amper overeind.
Natuurlijk zijn we vaak bedrogen
en liggen vogels in het riet
die voor het laatst hebben gevlogen
maar een vriend zien huilen... kan ik niet.
Worden er steden stukgesmeten
door kinderen van vijftig jaar
dan wordt het leed weer gauw vergeten
voor nieuw verdriet of nieuw gevaar.
En die stations vol met verdwaalden,
al te ver heen voor elk verdriet.
Geen enk'le waarheid die het haalde,
maar een vriend zien huilen... kan ik niet.
Natuurlijk, spiegels zijn integer;
geen moed genoeg om jood te zijn,
niet elegant genoeg voor neger,
geen licht, alleen maar valse schijn.
In eigen kilheid zo gevangen
dat men voor liefde zich verschuilt,
zo aan het eidn van elk verlangen,
maar dan een vriend te zien... die huilt.
Jacques Romain Georges Brel (Schaerbeek, April 8, 1929 – Los Angeles, October 9, 1978) was a Belgian singer-songwriter, composer, actor, and poet who wrote in French. Considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, Brel achieved international fame for his intense and dramatic songs, characterized by deep introspection and powerful, engaging vocal expression. His music ranged from traditional chansonnier to musical theatre and avant-garde, influencing generations of artists worldwide. Besides music, Brel also worked in film, acting and directing films like *Le Far-West* (1973), which was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Among his most famous songs are *Ne me quitte pas*, *Amsterdam*, *Quand on n'a rien*, *Mathilde*.
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My favorite group when I was just a teenager were the Fugees, thanks to them a certain curiosity about english language was born in me. I wanted to know and understand the lyrics of their songs, it wasn't enough for me to be carried away exclusively by their beautiful music.
Sweden and the United States are two countries far from each other, thousands of kilometers separate them, the language, culinary and sporting traditions, I don't feel so categorical about the landscapes, not knowing all of America there may be states that have the same reliefs of the country of northern Europe, but on one thing I am sure
It has been talked about for almost 3 years, rumored and it is hoped that sooner or later they will arrive at a collaboration, and now we are satisfied: the Catalan singer Rosalia and the American musician Oneohtrix finally announce the publication of a piece together!
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