“Als Jij Langs Loopt” is a love letter set to a hip-hop beat. Gers Pardoel looks back on the very first date at Rotterdam Central Station, chocolate box in hand, both of them too broke to buy tram tickets. From late-night wanderings through Rotterdam-Noord and Rotterdam-West to a picnic with white wine and French cheese, the song paints a vivid picture of two youngsters who have nothing in their wallets but feel rich because they have each other.
The chorus says it all: when you walk by, nobody sees me anymore, only you. Her charisma is so strong that the singer gladly fades into the background, proud that everyone is staring at the woman he loves. Guest rapper BOEF jumps in with playful bravado, praising her beauty while promising to work hard for their shared dream. In the end, the track is an upbeat celebration of devotion, confidence and that head-turning magic a special person can bring into an ordinary day.