Als Alle Lichten Zijn Gedoofd Lyrics in English Marco Borsato

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Als Alle Lichten Zijn Gedoofd by Marco Borsato from Dutch to English.
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Verse 1
When all the lights have gone out
I'm alone with my thoughts
And I know, with the applause still in my head
One day this time will end
When the encore is done
The seats empty
The hall is dark
Verse 1
I know this moment will come someday
But when it comes you'll be there
Chorus 1
If the curtain were to close forever
The final chord played
I'll shelter with you
You step from a shadow into the light
With that smile on your face
And you catch me before I fall
And you take me with you
Verse 2
When all the stories have been told
The last song
Has sounded
Verse 2
And the ice beneath my feet slowly melts
I feel you very close to me
Chorus 2
If the curtain were to close forever
The final chord played
I'll shelter with you
You step from a shadow into the light
With that smile on your face
And you catch me before I fall
And you take me with you
Bridge
With a deep bow
I say goodbye
Bridge
Thank my audience once more
My greatest love
I thank last
Bridge
Without you I wouldn't be here
Chorus 3
If the curtain were to close forever
The final chord played
I'll shelter with you
You step from a shadow into the light
With that smile on your face
And you catch me before I fall
And you take me with you
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SONG MEANING

Als Alle Lichten Zijn Gedoofd invites us backstage, to that hushed moment after the final curtain falls. The Dutch superstar Marco Borsato imagines himself alone in the darkened theater, the applause still echoing in his head, when the inevitable end of the show — or any chapter in life — finally arrives. Instead of dwelling on emptiness, he finds comfort in a devoted companion who steps out of the shadows with a reassuring smile, catches him before he falls, and guides him away from the stage lights.

Borsato’s lyrics read like a graceful bow to both his audience and his greatest love. He celebrates the thrill of performance, yet reminds us that fame is fleeting, relationships endure. When every story is told and the last note fades, he knows he can retire into the warmth of someone who has always believed in him. The song is a heartfelt blend of vulnerability and gratitude, turning the fear of endings into a tender promise of togetherness.

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