Onderweg Lyrics in English Abel

“Onderweg” (Dutch for On the Way) invites us on a quiet road-trip through heartbreak. As the singer slips into buses and blue-lit trains, everyday scenes turn cinematic: streets “seem to cry” and clouds “seem to flee.” These vivid images mirror the swirl of memories he cannot escape. Once, his lover’s black hair and laughter meant “the whole world” to him; now he travels past silent windows, replaying birthday wishes, red-wine evenings, and tender hands through his hair. Each refrain insists “het is allang verleden tijd” – “it’s long in the past” – yet the feelings sit “too deep” to shake off.

At its core, the song is about learning to let go while still being in motion. He wonders if his ex is dancing with illusions, stuck in the past, or already far beyond the present. He longs to scream out his pain but knows it will not change reality: “Jij bent niet alleen van mij” – “You’re not mine alone.” By the final lines, he admits their differences and hints at acceptance, ready to show the world that maybe separation is “better.” Despite the melancholy, the track carries a subtle hope: every mile traveled is a step closer to healing, proving that even the coldest journey can guide us back to ourselves.