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Emptiness Around You is the brand-new single from multi award-winning artist Becki Biggins, produced by Matt Butler (whose credits include Paul McCartney and Steve Harley). The track is an English translation of Leeg om je Heen, a much-loved song by Dutch superstar Jan Smit, who has enjoyed a hugely successful career as a singer, songwriter and television personality in the Netherlands and beyond.

Becki first met Jan when he generously bought her lunch during a trip to the Netherlands. As a thank you for his kindness, she set herself the challenge of translating one of his songs into English and recording it with her own voice and piano playing. The result is Emptiness Around You—a heartfelt interpretation that honours the original while offering a fresh perspective for new audiences.

With Becki’s distinctive vocals and Matt’s polished production, the single marks an exciting new chapter in Becki’s career.

Lyrics

Emptiness Around You – Jan Smit (English lyrics Becki Biggins)

V1
There are times when you’re all alone
And sorrow is all you know.
Do you think you’d let it go, and would you cry to me

V2
I’d kiss your tears away
Remind you of better days
When love would find a way, and when you laughed with me

Pre-Ch
I know you feel the emptiness around you
And you eyes can’t remember how to shine

Ch
Let me be the storm that breaks
To clear the air of your mistakes
A little love is all it takes, and we’ll fill the emptiness around.

V3
Sometimes if you’re upset
And wrestling with your regret
Know that you’re not finished yet, and you can run to me

V4
No need to hide your pain
You can be you again
Cos love will find a way, and you can laugh with me

Pre-Ch
I know you feel the emptiness around you
And you eyes can’t remember how to shine

Ch
Let me be the storm that breaks
To clear the air of your mistakes
A little love is all it takes, and we’ll fill the emptiness around.

So let me be the storm that breaks
To clear the air of your mistakes
A little love is all it takes, and we’ll fill the emptiness around.