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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Boven by BLØF from Dutch to English.

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I've always known that without food

Nobody can ever be truly well

And I've always suspected that whoever does their own thing

Fights a war, just on a small scale

But when it comes down to it

When the fighting starts

On the knife's edge

Then I think

I was down for a long time but without despair

Of waiting through nights that last endlessly

I have faith in my mind and my hands

Soon I'll come out on top

I've always thought that the forces

That drive me must be my own

And I've always said that if you fight

You shouldn't be afraid of blood and pain

When it comes down to it

When the fighting starts

On the knife's edge

Then I think

I was down for a long time but without despair

Of waiting through nights that last endlessly

I have faith in my mind and my hands

Soon I'll come out on top

Know that every rebel song can become a swan song

When maddened hordes kick you like a dog

But the land never forces the bird

And the sea never forces the lion

And the heart of every Zeelander doesn't beat in a throat

But in the ground

Soon I'll come out on top

I have faith in my mind and my hands

Soon I'll come out on top

I have faith in my mind and my hands

Soon I'll come out on top

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SONG MEANING

Ever felt like you're in a tough fight, but you just know you're going to win? That's the powerful feeling behind 'Boven' by the Dutch band BLØF. The title means 'Above' or 'On Top', and the song is an anthem for anyone facing a challenge. It's about recognizing that life is full of small battles, and when things get difficult, you have to be ready to fight without fear of getting hurt.

The singer tells us that even when you're knocked down for a long time, the most important thing is to never lose hope. The secret weapon? Belief in yourself! The lyrics repeat, 'Ik heb geloof in mijn hoofd en mijn handen' (I have faith in my head and my hands). The song also includes a beautiful reference to the band's home, Zeeland, a region of the Netherlands famous for its strength against the sea. It paints a picture of an unbreakable spirit that, like a bird in the sky or a lion by the sea, cannot be forced or tamed. It's a reminder that your power comes from within, and that sooner or later, you will rise boven!

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