Het blauw van de hemel ziet groen van de rook,
de wind is heet en smaakt naar roest,
ijzervijlsel kleurt de wegen.
Nu stinkt in de slotgracht de modder en ook
de wintertuin is rood en woest,
het dorre zand knarst luid om regen.
Een stormwind opent ieder graf
en scheurt door het verleden,
trekt bladzijden van de bomen af,
er is te veel geleden.
En in andere tijden vergeet ik mezelf.
Met een schoorsteen zo zwart als een stenen kanon
geladen met synthetisch lood
heeft Krupp de hemel lek geschoten
en raakt de geweldige spot van de zon
die smelt en grijs wordt als de dood
en brekend wegzinkt in de goten.
Een super nougat neon licht,
het gas klopt in de buizen.
De zuurstofkraan gaat gillend dicht,
de zee kookt in de sluizen.
En in andere tijden vergeet ik mezelf.
De hoogovens lopen over het land
met ijzermuilen rood en zwart,
de intocht der isolatoren.
Ze steken de steden met zwavel in brand,
de grote gore ketel barst
en niemand meer die het kan horen.
Breek het bos tot cellulose af,
verscheur het in atomen.
De zon glijdt smeltend neer in het graf
om nooit meer om te komen.
En in andere tijden vergeet ik mezelf.
In andere tijden vergeet ik mezelf.
Boudewijn de Groot (born 1944) is a highly successful Dutch singer-songwriter and musician. Considered one of the pillars of Dutch folk music, he achieved national fame with his songs that often address social and political themes. His career spans over five decades, during which he has released numerous successful albums, including "Grootste hits", "Toen and Nu: De 40 mooiste liedjes van uw keuze", "Het land van Maas en Waal" and "Vijf jaar hits deel 2". De Groot is known for his deep voice and memorable melodies. Some of his most representative songs include "Het eiland in de verte", "Ik ben een kind van de zon" and "Als ik jou zie".
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