Hoe Kon Ik Zo Dom Zijn Lyrics in English 5NAPBACK , Metejoor

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Hoe Kon Ik Zo Dom Zijn by 5NAPBACK from Dutch to English.

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It's quiet here

It's already late

I've turned off all the lights

Then I close my eyes and I think of you

How we danced all night

A playful kiss so unexpected

I keep believing, I wait for you

But regret comes way too late

How could I be so dumb

I should never have let you go

How could I be so dumb

I only realize now what I had

I should never have let you go

So dumb

Look in my eyes and listen close

I'll get on my knees if I have to

Can you forgive me 'cause I was wrong

If it ever gets like it was back then

Then I'll do everything differently

I want to tell you so badly that I love you

But regret comes way too late

How could I be so dumb

I should never have let you go

How could I be so dumb

I only realize now what I had

I should never have let you go

So dumb

I should never have let you go

How could I be so dumb

I should never have let you go

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SONG MEANING

Late at night, in a dark and silent room, regret hits like a spotlight. 5NAPBACK teams up with Belgian star Metejoor to sing Hoe Kon Ik Zo Dom Zijn – literally “How Could I Be So Stupid.” The narrator rewinds happy memories of dancing till dawn and sharing playful kisses, only to realize he foolishly let the love of his life slip away. The song is a heartfelt confession full of pleading promises: he will get on his knees, do everything differently, and never let her go again if she forgives him.

At its core, this track is an anthem of second-chance love. Its catchy beat contrasts with raw emotions, making every chorus feel like a mix of a party flashback and a midnight apology. Listeners are invited to sing along, feel the sting of too-late apologies, and remember that sometimes the biggest lesson in love is recognizing what you had – before it is gone.

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