De Zijlijn Lyrics in English Metejoor

Picture a nervous twelve-year-old on a chilly Saturday morning, cleats sinking into wet grass while a crowd of parents and strangers loom on the sidelines. Metejoor’s De Zijlijn captures that exact moment of fear and self-doubt, then follows the boy as he turns eighteen, and finally crosses thirty. Each life stage feels like a new match, yet the same chorus of spectators keeps whispering, shouting and judging: "He is not good enough." The song paints vivid scenes of cold hands, racing thoughts and the constant question: Do I listen to them or to myself?

The “sideline” becomes a powerful symbol for all the critics we face in school, work and everyday life. By exposing his own insecurities, Metejoor offers an anthem for anyone who has ever felt tiny under watchful eyes. The track blends vulnerability with an uplifting pop hook, urging listeners to silence the noise, trust their own abilities and keep playing the game on their own terms.