The "I will survive" cover was used as a stadium tune for many sports events, including the also Rotterdam based football club Feyenoord Rotterdam. As of today the song is still played for each and every goal scored by Feyenoord in their own stadium. In 1998 the single scored a mega hit in Germany and singer Judith Ansems was asked to promote the song there. The band got a local contract at record label Polydor and alongside Ansems, former singers Job Wijlacker and Robin Maas were asked to record other singles in Germany under the name HHB International. Several of these other singles were also released in the Netherlands, such as "Country roads" and "Que sera, sera". In 2001, HHB created another world wide hit with DJ Ötzi. The cover of "Life is Life" of the band Opus reached the 2nd position in the French charts.
After winning the WorldCup, the French Footballteam sang 'lalala" while visiting president Macron with the Golden Trophee. Because of the success of the French Footballteam, the song "I Will Survive (lalala) reached the #1 position in the French Charts.
In their 25 year history, the Hermes House Band has released more than 25 albums and singles.
Don't You Cry
Hermes House Band Lyrics
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The day you walked into my life
I knew it was no sacrifice
To let you in
I wanted nothing more than to win your heart
And once I have it
My poison ruin everything
Is stand here with my guitar and sing
Oh oh oh oh
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
Oh oh oh oh
I can't stand here when your heart is broken
Oh oh oh oh
How I long to be all that you need
Oh oh oh oh
But instead I'm everything that's wrong
Oh oh oh oh
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
No oh oh oh
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
One day you'll look back and see
That my leaving behind was the best thing
You have a life that I
Eventually take with the world around me
So I hope you'll one day look back and remember moment in town
'Cause you'll be with me every moment that I breathe
Oh oh oh oh
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
Oh oh oh oh
I can't stand here when your heart is broken
Oh oh oh oh
How I long to be all that you need
Oh oh oh oh
But instead I'm everything that's wrong
No oh oh oh
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
No oh oh oh
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
No oh oh oh
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
No oh oh oh
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
The song "Don't You Cry" by Hermes House Band is a heart-wrenching ballad that tells the story of a man who realizes too late that he wasn't the right person for the woman he loved. The lyrics describe the moment he met her and how he was so eager to win her heart, but once he did, his toxic behavior and mistakes ruined their relationship. He now stands alone with his guitar, singing to her that he can't bear to see her heartbroken and that he wishes he could be the person she needs. However, he knows that he is the one who caused her pain and that he cannot be the one to comfort her. In the end, he hopes that she will be happy without him and that she will always remember the moments they shared together.
The lyrics in this song are quite emotional and can be interpreted in different ways. They could signify a love triangle, where the man realizes that the woman he loved is in love with someone else. Or they could signify a relationship where the man was not ready for commitment and hurt the woman he loved. Regardless of the interpretation, the lyrics convey the message that sometimes in relationships, we make mistakes that cannot be undone, and we must learn to let go and move on.
The melody of the song is equally powerful, with its slow tempo and emotional vocals. The piano and guitar add a touching instrumental layer to the ballad, making it a perfect song for a slow dance or to sing to someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh
The start of the song with no specific meaning
The day you walked into my life
Referring to the moment they met each other
I knew it was no sacrifice
It was effortless and no trouble to let them into their life
To let you in
To allow them to enter their life and be with them
I wanted nothing more than to win your heart
Expressing the deep desire to have their love reciprocated
And once I have it
Referring to finally achieving the love they wanted
My poison ruin everything
Their faults and shortcomings caused problems in the relationship
Now all I can do
Feeling helpless and only able to do one thing
Is stand here with my guitar and sing
Turning to music as a source of comfort and expression
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
Comforting the other person, letting them know they are not as strong as they seem
I can't stand here when your heart is broken
Not being able to bear witness to the other person's sadness and heartbreak
How I long to be all that you need
Wishing they were the perfect partner and everything the other person needed
But instead I'm everything that's wrong
Acknowledging their faults and mistakes in the relationship
One day you'll look back and see
Looking ahead to the future where things are better
That my leaving behind was the best thing
Realizing that parting ways was necessary for both of them to find happiness
You have a life that I
Acknowledging the other person's independence and separate life
Eventually take with the world around me
Moving on and taking everything they've learned with them
So I hope you'll one day look back and remember moment in town
Hoping that the other person has good memories of their time together
'Cause you'll be with me every moment that I breathe
Remembering the other person even after they've parted ways
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
Repeating the earlier line for emphasis and comfort
No oh oh oh
The end of the song with no specific meaning
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
Final repetition of the line to drive home the message of comfort and support
No oh oh oh
The end of the song with no specific meaning
Don't cry, I'm not that strong
The end of the song with no specific meaning
No oh oh oh
The end of the song with no specific meaning
Writer(s): Reyn R Ouwehand, Mark Snijders, Robin M Maas
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.