The Dutch lyrics were written by Marc Van Caelenberg, while the original music was composed by Jean Frankfurter and Robert Jung.
The song ends on a somber note. The old man and his boat eventually disappear at sea, leaving the narrator with fading memories (symbolized by fading freckles) of their time together. Dana Winner - de oude man en de zee.mov
Described as living peacefully on a boat, he has no house but shares his wine, fish, and old songs with the narrator. The Dutch lyrics were written by Marc Van