Laarne (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlaːrnə]) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East-Flanders. The municipality comprises the towns of Kalken and Laarne proper. On January 1, 2006, Laarne had a total population of 11,736. The total area is 32.07 km² which gives a population density of 366 inhabitants per km². The current mayor of Laarne is Ignace De Baerdemaecker, from the VLD (Liberal) party.
The village lies to the east of Ghent, near a former course of the River the Scheldt and is notable for its castle. The castle dates from the twelfth and later centuries, notably, the seventeenth, and has been sympathetically restored and re-furnished.
The name arises from the Germanic hlaeri which signifies terrain seen as wooded and marshy. It is possible to speculate that the village originated in serving the castle, which in turn, guarded the river approach to Ghent from the sea. In the twelfth century, the river was less remote from the city than it is today. In 1040, Laarne was mentioned as Laren.
written by Lee Aaron, John Albani & David Roberts
running time - 3:45
©1987 Canadiana Music/David Roberts Music/Abovewater/Pondwater
Aw you can be what you wanna be, (fine by me)
An' you can believe what you wanna believe it's your (rivalry)
But if it's war you're askin' for just wait an' see
If I were you I'd watch my step
Cuz what you give is what you get
It's an (eye for an eye), no love lost here
(Eye for an eye), an exchange of tears
(Eye for an eye), you'd best stand clear
It's (do or die), ya'd better believe it's an eye for an eye
Well ya think you're hot wanna call the shots you won't (shoot me down)
Seen your kind too many times won't (push me 'round)
Two can play rough if you're gonna get tough you're on dangerous ground
This could be your last mistake..
'Cause there ain't no time for give an' take
It's an (eye for an eye), no love lost here
(Eye for an eye), an exchange of tears
(Eye for an eye), you'd best stand clear
It's (do or die), ya'd better believe it's an eye for an eye
Don't push me too far...
Oh don't take it so hard..
If we can't walk away
We can't keep hurting, each other this way..
(Eye for an eye)
(Do or die)
(Eye for an eye), no love lost here
(Eye for an eye), an exchange of tears..
(Eye for an eye), you'd best stand clear
It's (do or die), (better believe it's an) (eye for an eye)
Long lost tears baby oh...
(Eye for an eye)
Exchange of tears
(Eye for an eye)
You'd best stand clear