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Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij lyrics

English: You've Lived in My Dreams for Twenty Years

On this page: Meaning · Lyrics with English translation · Lines explained · Words to learn

What “Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij” is about

A man sings to Charlotte, the woman he loves, expressing his joy that their long-held, unspoken love has finally become a reality. He describes their deep connection, the magic of their time together, and his unwavering commitment to her, emphasizing that she is his home and his greatest love.

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Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij lyrics with English translation

Each line in the original and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.

[Intro – zachte piano en violen] · Intro – soft piano and violins

[Couplet 1] · Verse 1

Al twintig jaar woon jij in mijn dromen,

For twenty years you've lived in my dreams,

Nooit gedacht dat deze dag zou komen.

Never thought this day would come.

Zo lang was jij de liefde in mijn hart,

For so long you were the love in my heart,

En nu begint voor ons een nieuwe start.

And now a new start begins for us.

Dit jaar vonden onze harten elkaar,

This year our hearts found each other,

En werd die stille droom ineens waar.

And that silent dream suddenly came true.

Geen twijfel meer, alleen nog jij en ik,

No more doubt, only you and I,

Een heel leven van verlangen in één blik.

A whole life of longing in one glance.

[Refrein – warm en meeslepend] · Chorus – warm and captivating

Charlotte, mijn liefste, mijn mooiste verhaal,

Charlotte, my dearest, my most beautiful story,

Met jou wordt elke dag iets fenomenaal.

With you, every day becomes something phenomenal.

Twintig jaar droeg ik jou in mijn hart,

For twenty years I carried you in my heart,

En nu is ons mooiste leven gestart.

And now our most beautiful life has begun.

Charlotte, kom dichter, dans zacht met mij,

Charlotte, come closer, dance softly with me,

Leg je hoofd op mijn schouder, blijf altijd dichtbij.

Lay your head on my shoulder, always stay close.

En fluister heel zacht, zoals alleen jij dat doet:

And whisper very softly, as only you do:

"Mijn Kornuit, bij jou voelt alles zo goed."

"My Kornuit, with you everything feels so good."

[Couplet 2] · Verse 2

Onze avonden lijken wel Hollywoodscènes,

Our evenings seem like Hollywood scenes,

Vol zachte kussen en magische momenten.

Full of soft kisses and magical moments.

De wereld verdwijnt wanneer jij naar me lacht,

The world disappears when you smile at me,

Ik wil bij je blijven, de hele nacht.

I want to stay with you, all night long.

Geen maskers, geen geheimen tussen ons twee,

No masks, no secrets between us two,

We delen onze dromen en nemen elkaar mee.

We share our dreams and take each other along.

Zo eerlijk, zo puur, zo intens en zo vrij,

So honest, so pure, so intense and so free,

Jij hoort bij mij, en ik hoor bij jou, allebei.

You belong with me, and I belong with you, both.

[Refrein] · Chorus

Charlotte, mijn liefste, mijn mooiste verhaal,

Charlotte, my dearest, my most beautiful story,

Met jou wordt elke dag iets fenomenaal.

With you, every day becomes something phenomenal.

Twintig jaar droeg ik jou in mijn hart,

For twenty years I carried you in my heart,

En nu is ons mooiste leven gestart.

And now our most beautiful life has begun.

Charlotte, kom dichter, dans zacht met mij,

Charlotte, come closer, dance softly with me,

Leg je hoofd op mijn schouder, blijf altijd dichtbij.

Lay your head on my shoulder, always stay close.

En fluister heel zacht, zoals alleen jij dat doet:

And whisper very softly, as only you do:

"Mijn Kornuit, bij jou voelt alles zo goed."

"My Kornuit, with you everything feels so good."

[Bridge – zacht en emotioneel] · Bridge – soft and emotional

Elke minuut ben jij in mijn gedachten,

Every minute you are in my thoughts,

Ik tel de uren en de lange nachten.

I count the hours and the long nights.

Want zelfs wanneer je nog maar pas vertrekt,

Because even when you've only just left,

Is het verlangen naar jou alweer gewekt.

The longing for you is already reawakened.

Ik kan niet zonder jou, mijn liefste schat,

I can't be without you, my dearest treasure,

Jij bent de mooiste liefde die ik ooit heb gehad.

You are the most beautiful love I've ever had.

En mocht ik opnieuw twintig jaren moeten wachten,

And if I had to wait another twenty years,

Dan bleef jij nog altijd in mijn gedachten.

You would still remain in my thoughts.

[Laatste refrein – groots, met violen] · Final chorus – grand, with violins

Charlotte, mijn liefste, mijn hart en mijn thuis,

Charlotte, my dearest, my heart and my home,

Bij jou vind ik vrede, bij jou kom ik thuis.

With you I find peace, with you I come home.

Ik wil met jou dansen, een leven lang,

I want to dance with you, a lifetime long,

Jij bent mijn liefde, mijn mooiste gezang.

You are my love, my most beautiful song.

Charlotte, mijn schat, ik laat je nooit meer gaan,

Charlotte, my darling, I'll never let you go,

Wat er ook gebeurt, ik blijf naast je staan.

Whatever happens, I'll stand by your side.

En als jij me zachtjes "Kornuit" noemt,

And when you softly call me "Kornuit",

Weet ik dat mijn hart alleen voor jou is bedoeld.

I know my heart is meant only for you.

[Outro – fluisterend, alleen

[Outro – whispering, alone]

Lines explained

“"Mijn Kornuit, bij jou voelt alles zo goed."”

"My Kornuit, with you everything feels so good."

"Kornuit" is a Dutch word meaning 'mate', 'pal', or 'companion', often used affectionately. Here, it signifies a term of endearment Charlotte uses for her beloved.

“Charlotte, mijn liefste, mijn hart en mijn thuis,”

Charlotte, my dearest, my heart and my home,

The line 'my heart and my home' emphasizes that Charlotte is not just a romantic partner but also the place where the singer feels most secure, complete, and at peace.

“Jij bent mijn liefde, mijn mooiste gezang.”

You are my love, my most beautiful song.

Calling her 'my most beautiful song' is a poetic way to say she is his greatest inspiration, joy, and the most beautiful expression of his life.

Dutch words from this song

Learning Dutch? These words come straight from the lyrics.

dromen
dreams
liefste
dearest
fenomenaal
phenomenal
verlangen
longing
schat
treasure / darling

About this recording

“Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij” is a Dutch song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

You can hear piano and oud.

The lyrics run to 49 sung lines, written as an intro and a bridge. They were typed in by the person who made it, and SongUp AI sang them as written. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 21 Dutch previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

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Questions about “Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij”

What does “Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij” mean in English?

“Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij” means “You've Lived in My Dreams for Twenty Years” in English.

What is “Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij” about?

A man sings to Charlotte, the woman he loves, expressing his joy that their long-held, unspoken love has finally become a reality. He describes their deep connection, the magic of their time together, and his unwavering commitment to her, emphasizing that she is his home and his greatest love.

Is there an English translation of the “Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij” lyrics?

Yes. Every line of “Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij” is translated into English on this page. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.

Who wrote the lyrics of “Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij”?

The person who made this preview typed these lyrics in, and SongUp AI sang them word for word.

Why is “Al Twintig Jaar Woon Jij” only 30 seconds long?

It is the free 30-second preview SongUp AI sings from a song's chorus, so anyone can hear their own lyrics first. A full song is about three minutes, $2.99 as a single song or with a paid plan.

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