"La la la la la la la laaa,
La la la la la la la laaa,
La la la la la la la laaa,
La la la la la la laaa!"
Jaap sings, half-whistling, in his bathtub as he scrubs himself clean before heading to the Feyenoord game. It’s match day, and with his beloved team on a winning streak, Jaap can’t help but get into the mood. By the time he’s dry, dressed, and heading out the door, he’s still humming the tune: "La la la la la la la laaa," and he sings it almost all the way to the stadium.
The Meaning Behind "De Kuip"
At De Kuip, under the bright lights, Jaap waits for the game to begin. Suddenly, the familiar anthem blares over the loudspeakers, and with a big smile, Jaap joins hundreds of fellow Feyenoord fans, all singing: "La la la la la la la laaa!"
As Jaap stands there in the crowd, he smiles to himself, thinking, “This isn’t the first time today I’ve been ‘la la la-ing’ in the tub...”
You see, De Kuip—the stadium’s name—literally means “The Tub” in Dutch. Its unique oval shape gives the stadium the appearance of a giant bathtub, and that’s how it got its affectionate nickname. Fans embrace this iconic feature, creating a powerful connection with the stadium’s design.
Feyenoord Fans and the Anthem
Speaking of fans, Feyenoord supporters love to sing along to the Hermes House Band’s version of "I Will Survive." The catchy "la la la" chorus has become a signature part of the match-day experience. You’ll hear it echoing throughout the stadium as Het Legioen (the Feyenoord fan group) bursts into song.
Join the Fun at De Kuip
So, next time you're watching a Feyenoord match on TV, listen carefully. You might just hear Jaap and the rest of the legion singing along in “The Tub.” And if you ever make it to a Feyenoord match, join in the singing, feel the energy, and experience why this anthem resonates so deeply with fans.
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