Marieke
Jacques Brel
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Ay Marieke, Marieke Ik hield van jou Tussen de torens Van Brugge en Gent Ay Marieke, Marieke De tijd gaat gauw Tussen de torens Van Brugge en Gent Zonder liefde, warme liefde Waait de wind, de stomme wind Zonder liefde, warme liefde Weent de zee, de grijze zee Zonder liefde, warme liefde Lijdt het licht, het donker licht En schuurt het zand over mijn land Mijn platte land, mijn Vlaanderenland Ay Marieke, Marieke De Vlaamse lucht Grijs als de torens Van Brugge en Gent Ay Marieke, Marieke De Vlaamse lucht Zij weent met mij Van Brugge tot Gent Zonder liefde, warme liefde Waait de wind, de stomme wind Zonder liefde, warme liefde Weent de zee, de grijze zee Zonder liefde, warme liefde Lijdt het licht, het donker licht En schuurt het zand over mijn land Mijn platte land, mijn Vlaanderenland Ay Marieke, Marieke De Vlaamse lucht Woog zij te zwar Van Brugge tot Gent Ay Marieke, Marieke Op onze jeugd Van Brugge tot Gent Zonder liefde, warme liefde Lach de duivel, de zwarte duivel Zonder liefde, warme liefde Brandt mijn hart, mijn oude hart Zonder liefde, warme liefde Sterft de zomer, de droeve zomer En schuurt het zand over mijn land Mijn platte land, mijn Vlaanderenland Ay Marieke, Marieke Breng terug die tijd Die mooie tijd Van Brugge en Gent Ay Marieke, Marieke Breng terug die tijd Van onze liefde In Brugge en Gent Ay Marieke, Marieke Als d'avond spreidt Dan lokken mij Van Brugge tot Gent Ay Marieke, Marieke Met armen weijd De diepe vijvers Van Brugge en Gent Van Brugge en Gent Van Brugge en Gent Van Brugge en Gent
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Written by: GERARD EMILE JOUANNEST, JACQUES ROMAIN G. BREL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Marieke" is a song from Jacques Brel's fifth studio album also named "Marieke". The album was released in 1961.
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Language InsightThe song is uniquely bilingual, it mixes Flemish (the Belgian variant of Dutch) and French. This makes it of particular interest to linguists and fans of Belgian culture as it exhibits Brel's Flemish roots.
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Musical CompositionWhile Jacques Brel is the main vocalist, the song "Marieke" also features the artistic contributions of Francois Rauber and Gerard Jouannest on piano. The duo worked extensively with Brel both on studio albums and live performances.
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Track LengthThe song's duration is around 2 minutes and 42 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
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Song ThemeThe song "Marieke" laments the loss of a loved one named Marieke, in the Flemish countryside during the springtime. It's assumed that the song is a tragic love story of Brel.
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Tribute ConnectionBrel never sung in Flemish other than in the song "Marieke", making it a unique tribute to his mother, who was Flemish.
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Live Performances"Marieke" was among Jacques Brel's most popular performed songs. It was included in his concert repertoire on numerous occasions, displaying the emotional power and broad public appeal of the song.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Marieke", and its melodies and lyrics have transcended linguistic boundaries. Notably, Judy Collins included an English version of the song on her album "In My Life" in 1966.
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InfluenceJacques Brel's song "Marieke" remains an influence for many artists, particularly those from Belgium and France, and contributed to the international recognition of Belgian music.
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Posthumous RecognitionEven after Brel's death in 1978, "Marieke" continues to receive considerable recognition and airplay.
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