Lippenstift Lyrics in English Marco Borsato , Snelle, John Ewbank

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Lippenstift by Marco Borsato from Dutch to English.

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Ooh, you

I thought you knew better

I thought you were better

than that

Ooh, you

You're so naive and so lost

So in love, head over heels

And him

No babe, he's not serious about you

And he's not worth it

What he says to you

he says back home to her

But he'll never kiss you in public

So it's your call, sweetie, but

What do you wanna be?

Somebody's lover or his biggest secret?

And will you break free?

Will you break free from him or?

Or pick someone who'll never really be there for you?

And ask yourself

Aren't you worth way more

than the lipstick on his collar?

'Cause I can see it on his collar, babe

But you're worth so much more than that

I can see it on his collar, babe

But you're worth so much more than that

His ring on the nightstand by your bed

While he washes your scent off his skin

And you also know that ring will go back on his finger

And that he'll vanish from your life again

That he won't text you for days and will miss your calls

That he's erased your number and messages from his life

Can you live with that knowledge?

Can you live in that light?

Babe, you know this ain't it?

What do you wanna be?

Somebody's lover or his biggest secret?

Do you want the pain?

Do you want the pain from him or?

Or are you waiting for someone who'll truly be there for you?

And ask yourself

Aren't you worth way more

than the lipstick on his collar?

'Cause I can see it on his collar, babe

But you're worth so much more than that

I can see it on his collar, babe

But you're worth so much more than that

What do you wanna be?

The lipstick on his collar

The lipstick on his collar, babe

But you're worth so much more than that

I can see it on his collar, babe

But you're worth so much more than that

The lipstick on his collar, babe

'Cause you're worth so much more than that

I'd be there for you, babe

'Cause you're worth so much more than

The lipstick on his collar

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Lippenstift — Lipstick

Lippenstift literally translates to "lipstick". It's a common item, but its significance in this song makes it particularly interesting and memorable.

In the lyrics, the phrase "de lippenstift op z'n kraag" (the lipstick on his collar) is a central metaphor. It represents the undeniable evidence of a man's infidelity and the painful truth the woman is trying to ignore. This word is enticing because it immediately hints at a dramatic story of betrayal and self-worth, drawing learners into the song's emotional narrative.

“Lippenstift” is a pop ballad with a sharp message. Marco Borsato, Snelle and John Ewbank step into the role of a caring friend who tries to shake someone awake. The chorus zooms in on the classic clue of lipstick on a collar and flips it into a mirror: Are you really just a red smudge in his double life, or do you deserve center stage? The song’s beat may feel warm and sympathetic, yet every line is a loving warning about settling for secret love and late-night texts that vanish by morning.

Under the catchy melody lies a clear question: “What do you want to be—someone’s treasure or someone’s secret?” The writers urge the listener to ditch a one-sided romance and remember their own worth. It is both a comfort hug and a pep talk, inviting you to sing along while you rethink what you are truly worth in love.

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