Je Naam In De Sterren Lyrics in English Jan Smit

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Je Naam In De Sterren by Jan Smit from Dutch to English.
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Now you're out of my life
Gone from my existence
Nobody ever knows the reason
Why you had to go
Could fate be leading your life then
Are the paths already set
Someone you love so much
You just lose
Your stories to me
Are history
Could fate be leading your life then
Are the paths already set
Everything has changed since
You're no longer here
I read your name in the stars
Everywhere
I go, am or stand
Whispering I hear from afar
Your voice, you still live every day
Can I go on without you
Is time standing still now
If only you were here a moment longer
That's all I want
All the questions I wanted to ask you
Things I still had on my mind
Know that I'll miss you
And that I love you
I read your name in the stars
Everywhere
I go, am or stand
Whispering I hear from afar
Your voice
You still live every day
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SONG MEANING

“Je Naam In De Sterren” paints an emotional picture of love that outlives goodbye. Jan Smit sings from the heart of someone who has lost a cherished person without understanding why. He questions destiny, wondering if our paths are already mapped out, while everything around him feels different now that the other is gone. Yet, in the night sky he keeps spotting their name—“Ik lees je naam in de sterren”—and in every whisper of the wind he still hears their voice. The song blends gentle melodies with reflective lyrics to show how memories can sparkle like stars, guiding us through grief and giving comfort when answers are hard to find.

At its core, the track is a tender reminder that love does not disappear with distance or death. Instead, it lingers in stories left untold, questions never asked, and the small signs we notice when we look up, listen closely, or simply stand still. Whether you are practicing Dutch pronunciation or exploring universal themes of loss and hope, this song invites you to feel the sadness, celebrate the connection, and maybe even find your own starlit message in the night sky.

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