Do you enjoy learning Dutch through music? Singing is one of the best ways to master a language, which is why we’ve put together a collection of carefully selected Dutch and Flemish hits to help you improve your vocabulary and pronunciation!
„Ik Wil Dat Je Liegt” (Hannah Mae & MAKSIM) – This song is about the desire for a loved one to lie, just so you can believe one more time that everything is as beautiful as it used to be. It’s a song about the need for an illusion, even if you know the truth is different.
„Alleen Met Jou” (Yves Berendse, Emma Heesters) – A song about a special bond with someone unique. It tells a story of the joy and happiness that comes from being „only with you”—no matter what the rest of the world is doing.
„Vanavond (Uit M’n Bol)” (Kris Kross Amsterdam, Donnie, Tino Martin) – A typical party anthem. It’s about having fun, dancing, drinking, and forgetting your problems for a while. It’s a night where all that matters is having a good time and feeling free.
„Alles Komt Goed” (Jaap Reesema) – A comforting and hopeful song. The lyrics say that even when things are tough, everything will eventually work out. It’s a promise of support and an assurance that someone will always be there for you.
„Nu Wij Niet Meer Praten” (Jaap Reesema & Pommelien Thijs) – This song is about the end of a relationship. The two characters no longer talk to each other, and the silence between them is painful. It’s a song about loss, longing, and the emptiness that remains when words are gone.
„Grijs” (Jaap Reesema, Beste Zangers) – Here, the color „gray” symbolizes a life without color or joy. The lyrics describe how everything becomes monotonous, empty, and sad without a loved one. It’s a portrayal of longing and emptiness.
„Maak me wakker” (De Kreuners) – This song is about the desire to be woken from a state of apathy or emotional sleep, and to finally feel something real.