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A person with a pleasant and friendly appearance that hides the fact that they are evil
Cambridge Dictionary
Page Description
It is a popular idiom that refers to someone who appears harmless
or friendly on the surface but is actually dangerous
or deceitful underneath their facade
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: A Song with a Powerful Message
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Dive into the thought-provoking lyrics of Gerald Troost’s song Wolf in schaapskleren, presented in both Dutch and English. This page unpacks the song’s poignant message, exploring themes of deception, truth, and self-awareness. Accompanied by the full text and inspiring melodies, discover how music can challenge perspectives and spark meaningful reflection.
Dutch
Een Wolf in Schaapskleren: Een Lied met een Krachtige Boodschap
Duik in de diepzinnige teksten van Gerald Troosts lied Wolf in schaapskleren, gepresenteerd in zowel het Nederlands als het Engels. Deze pagina ontrafelt de indringende boodschap van het lied en verkent thema’s als misleiding, waarheid en zelfbewustzijn. Met de volledige tekst en inspirerende melodieën laat dit lied zien hoe muziek perspectieven kan uitdagen en tot waardevolle reflectie kan aanzetten.
A wolf in sheep's clothing
Meaning
A wolf in sheep’s clothing is someone who seems to be a good person but is really a bad person.
For example
- The priest at our church seemed to be a very warm and caring man, but we later found out that he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
- People in our town suspected that Henry was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, but I think they were wrong.
Someone or something that seems to be good but is actually not good at all:
My grandfather was a wolf in sheep’s clothing – he looked like a sweet old man, but he was really mean.
Definition from Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
“A wolf in sheep’s clothing” is a popular idiom that refers to someone who appears harmless or friendly on the surface but is actually dangerous or deceitful underneath. The key points of this idiom are:
Deception: The phrase highlights the concept of deception, where someone disguises their true nature or intentions to appear harmless, innocent, or trustworthy.
Hidden Motives: The phrase suggests that the person in question has hidden motives or ulterior motives, and their true intentions may be harmful or malicious.
False Appearance: The phrase implies that the person is pretending to be something they are not, just as a wolf would disguise itself as a sheep to gain an advantage.
Betrayal: The phrase often conveys a sense of betrayal, as the person’s true nature or intentions are revealed, and they are discovered to be different from what they initially appeared to be.
Caution: The phrase serves as a warning to be cautious and not be easily fooled by appearances, reminding us to be vigilant and not to trust blindly without considering the true motives of others.
Surprise: The phrase often suggests that the person’s true nature or intentions may come as a surprise, as they are able to hide their real self behind a façade.
Overall, “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” serves as a metaphor for a person who appears harmless but is actually cunning, deceitful, or dangerous, and it underscores the importance of looking beyond surface appearances and being wary of deceptive individuals.
Gerald Troost – Wolf in schaapskleren
veel te lang heb ik geloofd
dat jij doet wat jij beloofd
als een kind nam ik jou hand
en volgde maar jou mooie woorden.
Elke vrucht die jij me gaf
leek zo mooi tot de eerste hap
toen bleek alles rottig van binnen
de pijn kon beginnen
ik was schuldig
Ik word stil als je mij veradelijk kust
ik word stil jij verdraaid de liefde met l***
je lijkt een engel maar je bent het niet
je bent verstoten uit de hemel
Je bent een wolf in schaapskleren
alles wat jij aanraakt sterft
ik lijk me niet te kunnen weren
ik kom niet los uit jou web
onzichtbaar in de media
sta jij met jou leugens klaar
in woord en beeld verleid jij de mensen
en niemand lijkt jou te herkennen
alles wat onschuldig was
en zo mooi als zuiver glas
is nu vernield
met wanhoop bezield
en lijkt nu voor altijd bedorven
ik word gek als ik denk aan wie je bent
ik word gek nu ik jou motieven ken
je lijkt een engel maar je bent het niet
je bent verstoten uit de hemel
Je bent een wolf in schaapskleren
alles wat jij aanraakt sterft
ik lijk me niet te kunnen weren
ik kom niet los uit jou web
ik val neer en schreeuw naar God
dit gevecht maakt mijn hart kappot
vergeef me maak me vrij
want jezus u bent sterker dan hij
Je bent een wolf in schaapskleren
alles wat jij aanraakt sterft
maar ik weet me te weren
iemand is sterker dan jij
Je bent een wolf in schaapskleren
alles wat jij aanraakt sterft
maar weet me te weren
iemand is sterker dan jij
Je bent een wolf in schaapskleren
alles wat jij aanraakt sterft
maar ik weet me te weren
iemand is sterker dan jij
maar ik weet me nu te weren
iemand is sterker dan jij
maar ik weet me nu te weren
iemand is sterker dan jij
Gerald Troost – Wolf in sheep’s clothing
For too long I have believed
that you do what you promise
As a child I took your hand
and just followed your beautiful words.
Every fruit that you gave me
seemed so beautiful until the first bite
Then everything turned rotten inside
the pain could begin
I was guilty
I fall silent when you kiss me mercilessly
I fall silent you twist love with l***
You look like an angel but you are not
You are cast out from heaven
You are a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Everything you touch dies
I don’t seem to be able to resist
I can’t get out of your web
Invisible in the media
You are ready with your lies
In words and images you seduce the people
and nobody seems to recognise you
everything that was innocent
and as beautiful as pure glass
is now destroyed
animated with despair
and now seems tainted forever
I go mad when I think of who you are
I go mad knowing your motives
You seem to be an angel but you are not
You are cast out from heaven
You are a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Everything you touch dies
I don’t seem to be able to resist
I cannot get out of your web
I fall down and cry to God
this fight tears my heart apart
forgive me set me free
for jesus you are stronger than he
You are a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Everything you touch dies
But I know how to resist
someone is stronger than you
You are a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Everything you touch dies
But I know how to resist
someone is stronger than you
You are a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Everything you touch dies
But I know how to resist
Someone is stronger than you
But I know how to resist now
Someone is stronger than you
But I know how to resist now
someone is stronger than you
