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Ilse Annoeska de Lange (born 13 May 1977) is a Dutch country and pop singer, better known as Ilse DeLange (American spelling).
Ilse Annoeska de Lange was born on May 13, 1977 in Almelo, Netherlands. She started her career at the age of 8 as a lip-synching artist, which won her several contests. De Lange drew greater attention after switching to a live repertoire in both regional and national talent shows in Hilversum (the Dutch city where most TV-programs are recorded). This helped her book some live-performances on national television. She formed a duo with guitarist Joop Liefland, who introduced her to country music.
In 1994 Ilse performed at the Dutch Country Music Awards. Despite positive reviews, nothing happened with her career. She did get in touch with representatives of Warner Music but it took several years of negotiation before Warner Music decided to offer Ilse a contract. In 1996 DeLange joined the popgroup Wij where the group released the single "De Oorlog Meegemaakt" ("Experienced The War"). However the single did not chart the Dutch Top 40.
Yesterday we kept a safer distance
We walked a borderline that seemed so clear
We crossed that line last night
It vanished with the morning light
Now I wanna know, where do we go from here
Chorus:
What does your heart say now
Now that we've touched, now that we've kissed
What does your heart say now
Now that it's come to this
Is it the same, or has something changed
Now that we've let our guards down
I just wanna know, what does your heart say now
Last night we said things one soul to another
In ways that spoken words could not express
No room was left for doubt
But I don't know where I stand now
Don't leave me in the dark
Don't make me guess