Potverdekke! (It's great to be a Belgian)

"Potverdekke! (It's Great to Be a Belgian)"
1998 CD single cover
Single by Mister John
LanguageEnglish
B-side"Anglais - Franglais"
Released18 July 1998
Length4:01
LabelPink Records
SongwriterJohn Makin
Mister John singles chronology
"Anglais - Franglais"
(1981)
"Potverdekke! (It's Great to Be a Belgian)"
(1998)

"Potverdekke! (It's great to be a Belgian)" is a 1998 novelty song, recorded by British singer John Makin, better known under his artist name, Mister John. It was his only hit song in his long career, making him a classic example of a one-hit wonder.

The word "Potverdekke" is a curse word, typically associated with the west region of flanders between Brussels. and Aalst. The word is a minced oath; the intended meaning is "Goddamn!" (Dutch: godverdomme), but the roots for "God" and "damn" have been replaced by similar-sounding words.