Top 10 Best Songs by Marco Borsato

The bombshell that started it all. Thirteen weeks at number one. It's a cheerful, uptempo song that taught all of the Netherlands to sing along. Despite the title, the message is positive: if I wake up next to you, then dreams really do come true. The production is typical of the nineties, but the energy is timeless. The foundation of his career and an unforgivable classic.

A small, intimate song that touches every parent's heart. Marco sings about his daughters growing up and the letting go that comes with it. The lyrics are so recognizable: from first steps to the first time going out. You hear the pride AND the melancholy in his voice. "Before you know it, they're grown up."

THE stadium anthem of Marco Borsato. Everything about this song is grand: the drums, the orchestra, the tempo. It's about the color of love and passion. "Today is red!" It's an explosion of energy and the joy of living. Live, it turned every venue into a swaying red mass. A technically perfect pop song made for the masses.

The ultimate breakup song full of anger and frustration. It starts quietly, but in the chorus Marco throws everything out. The strings whip wildly and dramatically. The lyrics about the pain of breaking free from a suffocating relationship resonate with thousands. It's a number that was always sung by thousands as a liberation anthem.

A song about those painful moments in a relationship where you have to tell each other the truth, no matter how hard it is. The buildup is beautiful: from small and intimate to a powerful chorus where emotions run free. "The truth is hard, but the lie is even harder."

A philosophical pop song about fate and the choices we make. The production is rich, with Celtic influences and a grand choir. It has an uplifting, almost spiritual character. Marco sings about the search for meaning in life. It's an anthem for anyone who is on the road, without knowing exactly where they are going.

Here Marco shows a different side: tough and funky. The guitar riff is sharp and the rhythm driving. It's about the confusion and impact of a new love. "Is this what they call, is this what they mean." Doubt and euphoria fight for supremacy. An energetic song that always caused an explosion in the venue when played live.

A comfort song for anyone who has lost someone. The melody is soft and swaying. The lyrics offer hope: the person who is gone still lives on in your heart. Marco sings it tenderly and in control. It's a song that is often played at funerals because the pain of loss is softened by beautiful words and warm music.

One of his earliest hits, and still a favorite. It's a dramatic power ballad about a lost love that can no longer be reached. The Italian passion drips off it. Marco sings with great outbursts and much theater. The story of the man begging his beloved not to marry another is classic drama, perfectly framed musically.

A song that cuts right through you. Written for War Child, it's about children in war zones who can no longer play. The music is subdued and respectful. The line "Through destroyed streets, without father, without country" hits hard. Marco doesn't sing it as a star, but as a messenger.