De Diepte Lyrics in English by S10
Diepte literally means "depth". It's a powerful and evocative word that immediately suggests something profound, a difficult situation, or a deep emotional state.
In the context of the song, it's used both literally and metaphorically. The line "Hier in de diepte hoor ik steeds maar weer je naam" (Here in the depth I keep hearing your name) implies being in a dark, low place, perhaps emotionally or mentally. It's also the title of the song, making it central to its theme of navigating profound sadness and longing.
Have you ever felt so sad that it feels like you're in a deep, dark place? That's the feeling S10 sings about in "De Diepte." She starts by asking, "Ken je het gevoel dat, dat je droom niet uitkomt" (Do you know the feeling that your dream isn't coming true?). The song describes a state of hopelessness where "het regent alle dagen" (it rains every day) and she can't see a way forward. It seems to be about a relationship, one she thought would last forever: "Jij en ik toch samen, dat zou altijd zo zijn" (You and I together, that would always be so).
From this low point, which she calls "de diepte" (the deep), she keeps hearing someone's name. The song creates a powerful image of feeling small and helpless, with the line "Ik schuil onder de tafel en ik hoop dat jij me vindt" (I'm hiding under the table and I hope you find me). She feels like a child waiting for someone to come and make things better. It's a desperate plea, as she sings, "Ik zit diep en ik wil jou niet laten gaan" (I'm in deep and I don't want to let you go).
