Safi’s “Schoonheid” is an upbeat reminder to live in the now. The lyrics swing between carefree invitations to “pluk de dag” (“seize the day”) and vivid images of summer warmth rushing through your body. Safi brushes aside negativity, promising to “blus hate with love,” and urges listeners to crawl out of their pits of misery, lie back like a deflated tire, and let the bass shake their worries away. It is a playful celebration of feeling alive, turning every moment into a personal festival of light and sound.
Yet the song is not blind to the world’s troubles. Safi points to climate change, racial division, and an overstuffed schedule, but he refuses to let these shadows steal the spotlight from life’s beauty. Instead of endless complaining, he chooses love, peace, and the pursuit of joyful experiences. “Da’s OK,” he repeats, transforming acceptance into a mantra. “Schoonheid” ultimately teaches that acknowledging problems is important, but savoring the abundant beauty around us fuels the hope and energy we need to keep dancing forward.