Chris Chameleon
Chris Chameleon is being hailed as a musical phenomenon on the South Africa… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Chameleon is being hailed as a musical phenomenon on the South African music front and abroad. His exceptional four-octave voice and dynamic stage personality have won him rave reviews and a total of 19 impressive awards over the past four years, including two South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and a Medal of Honor from the SA Academy of Science and Arts as well as 2 platinum and 1 gold selling albums and 1 gold selling DVD.

Background in brief

In 1997, Chris Chameleon became the bassist and front man of one of South Africa’s proudest musical exports, Boo!. In 7 years Boo! acquired an enormous following worldwide by performing 800 gigs in 17 countries, including 14 states in the USA. The band also received a South African Music Award in 2002 for ‘Best Pop Album.’

In 2005, Chris Chameleon embarked on a solo career and has since become one of South Africa's most successful artists, both on home ground and in the Benelux Countries.

Chris Chameleonn has released six solo albums and two live albums between 2005 and 2009. Five of these albums were nominated for the prestigious South African Music Awards (SAMA) in the years relevant to the release dates. “7de Hemel” won the SAMA for Best Afrikaans Contemporary Album in 2007 and “Kyk Hoe Lyk Ons Nou” won the SAMA for Best Afrikaans Contemporary Album in 2010. In 2008 ,2009 and 2010 Chameleon was also nominated for the SAMA in the coveted Best Male Artist category.

Chameleon has also released 3 live DVD's up to date. These DVD's perfectly capture why he is renowned for his incredible versatility by moving with remarkable ease between Folk, Contemporary, Rock and Classical, English and Afrikaans.

In August 2007, Chris Chameleon signed a record deal with the premier independent label in the Netherlands, Excelsior Recordings. The album Ek vir Jou is being distributed by Excelsior Recordings in the Benelux countries (The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.)

Chameleon has completed various successful tours in the Benelux Countries over the last three years in prestigious theaters as a solo artist as well as in rock venues with a band. On 18 July 2009 he performed at the 46664 Mandela Day Concert in New York with legends such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Josh Groban.

Chris Chameleon’s talents are not limited to performance and songwriting as he has written monthly columns for both the country’s top music magazine Stage, and the thought provoking magazine called Insig and is currently writing a biweekly column for national newspaper Beeld. As an actor he’s either starred or had supporting roles in over 30 TV and movie productions over the last 17 years.

On average, he performs up to 150 gigs per year to sold out audiences in South Africa, Namibia, Belgium, England, and The Netherlands. In 2009, he released a new album “Kyk Hoe Lyk Ons Nou” and hosted a 4-part documentary broadcasted on South African national TV of the same title.

2010 saw Chameleon recording a new Boo! album, "The Three of Us," to be released later in the year, as well as acting in popular SA TV programme “Binnelanders”. Chris will also continue to perform in Belgium and the Netherlands and possibly other territories.

So as you can see, true to his name, there are many colours to this Chameleon, and music is what keeps his heart pumping. Chris Chameleon has proven that his talent and appeal defy conventional demographics and genrefication. Here is an artist whose relevance extends beyond the local South African scene to include a wider international audience.

With simply a guitar and unusual voice-work, Chris Chameleon has captured the intrigue of fans worldwide and is set to be a pioneering force for South African music in the world ... watch this space!

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Chris Chameleon’s popularity and world-class talent has also been evident from various awards that he has won over the past four years. These awards are:

• SAMA Award for Best Afrikaans Contemporary Album – “Kyk Hoe Lyk Ons Nou” 2010
• KANNA Award for Best Male Artist at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival in 2009
• INNIBOS Award for Most Popular Production at Innibos 2009
• Huisgenoot Tempo Award for Most Popular Afrikaans Album for “Ek Vir Jou” 2008
• Vonk Award for Best Solo DVD for “Klassieke Chameleon” 2008
• SAMA Award for Best Afrikaans Contemporary Album – “7de Hemel” 2007
• Medal of Honour: Awarded to Chris by the SA Academy of Science and Art for his contribution to Afrikaans Music - 2007
• FAK Award for Exceptional Cultural Achievement - 2007
• VONK Award for Best Male Solo Artist - 2007
• VONK Award for Best Songwriter for STERREDANK - 2007
• KANNA Award for Best Music Theatre Production at KKNK - 2007
• People’s Choice Award for KLASSIEKE CHAMELEON at Aardklop 2007
• Huisgenoot Tempo Award for Favourite Contemporary Artist - 2006
• Vonk Award for Best Male Artist - 2006
• Vonk Award for Best Male Album: “Ek Herhaal Jou” - 2006
• MK89 Award for Best Solo Video “Die Onverkrygbare” - 2006
• MK89 Award for Sexiest Video “Die Onverkrygbare” - 2006
• AMT Award for Best Male Album: “7de Hemel” - 2006
• AMT Award for Best Male video: “Groet” – 2006

Further SAMA nominations included:
* Best Male Artist – Chris Chameleon 2008, 2009 & 2010
* Album of the Year for “Klassieke Chameleon” - 2009
* Best Afrikaans DVD for “Klassieke Chameleon” - 2009
* Best Afrikaans Contemporary Album for “Klassieke Chameleon” - 2009
* MTN Record of the Year for “Sterredank” - 2009
* Best Male Artist – Chris Chameleon - 2008
* Best Global Chart DVD for “Flight of an Extraordinary Alien” - 2008
* Best Afrikaans Contemporary Album for “Ek Vir Jou” - 2008
* Song of the Year for “Droomland” - 2007
* Best Alternative Album for “Shine” - 2007
* Best Afrikaans Contemporary Album for “Ek Herhaal Jou” - 2006

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Chris Chameleon Lyrics


Afrikaners Landgenote Afrikaners, landgenote, wees getrou aan volk en taal Aan jul…
Afskeid Dit was jou laaste onversoenb're wens Dit lê my laaste hoop…
Afspraak As almal oplaas verdaag en jy jou weer verlate voel…
All of Me What if love is a king and the king that…
Altyd Tuis Soekend het ek ver geloop My kop en oe wawyd oop Neus…
Anywhere Anywhere there's sunshine You'll find me And anywhere it rai…
Apie Daar's n apie wat nooit slaap nie Wat heeldag en heelnag…
As Jy Slaap As jy slaap en die verdriete En selfs ons bitter liefde…
As Jy Weer Skryf As jy weer in jou dagoek skryf Onthou Om die goue blaar…
Bitterbessie Dagbreek Bitterbessie son 'n spieël het gebreek Tussen my en hom S…
Blue Well, all my life is such a mess I wonder how…
Changes Well, it was changes that brought about the bombed out…
Come Since you've been gone I don't feel I belong Since you've…



Daar Is Net Een Vir Altyd Oker aand en jou hande 'n Wingered deur somer en ryp Oë…
Days Like This And though love is unstoppable Unstoppable like a runaway tr…
Die Lied Van Die Gebreekte Riete Lied van die gebreekte riete Lied van die gebreekte riete D…
Die Lied Van Die Jong Suid Afrika En hoor jy die magtige dreuning oor die veld kom…
Die Onse Vader Ons Vader wat woon In die hemel Geheilig sy U naam Laat U…
Die Onverkrygbare Ek koop 'n rok van crêpe-de-chine met vingers op die…
Droomland Ek ontwaak in my droomland Het laas my oe gesluit in…
Droomverlore Selfs met jou oe toe Kyk jy deur my En selfs in…
Eerste Oogopslag Ek kan nie slaap vannaand nie Nie na gisteraand nie Nie nada…
Eiland Op hierdie rots Van stof en beton En aalwyn assegaai En die …
Ek Dink Ek Hou Nog Van Jou Vannand wil ek nie terug huistoe gaan nie Kan ons oorverdowe…
Ek Herhaal Jou Ek herhaal jou Sonder begin of einde Herhaal ek Jou liggaam …
Ek Het Gaan Soek Ek het gaan soek na my eie hart, en lank…
Ek Het Gedink Ek het gedink dat ek jou kon vergeet en in…
Ek Kan nie Wag Nie Vir gans te lank is jy al weg Jy voel my…
Ek Vir Jou Is dit geluk? Is dit dalk loon uit die pogings geput? Of…
Elke Man Het 'n Kop Elke man Het 'n kop 'n Lyf en Twee bene Elke man Het 'n kop…
Epiloog As die pyn en al die leed Deur die pleister van…
Fragment Nege-dertig het ek jou ontmoet En volgens voortbepaling met …
Garden Months of rain have come again to my garden As I…
Gebroke Siel N mens sou dink dat jy volmaak is - Die wyse…
Genade Van Die Liefde Dis waarskynlik die ses en veer Tig miljoenste keer dat 'n…
Gistraand Gistraand in jou arms by die perdeskoen maan Pluk ons ’n…
Give Up On Love Spent some time in contemplation Evaluating my situation The…
Good to Be True I'll do it all for you Not much you need to…
Groet Wie weet waar liefde leef As dit nie in jou hart…
Grootste Geskenk Jare lank op reis En 'n leeftyd al verby Het gewandel waar…
Here Comes the Night Here comes the night, let's light the candles It seeps like…
Herfsoggend Spies van die horison Wat die see en lug deurboor Oggendsoen…
Herwonne Land Ek het jou herwin Herwin van die see En waar die stormwaters…
houvas As dit n bietjie meer word as wat ek kan…
Ja Gesê Jy't ja gese Niks maak nou meer saak nie Jy't ja gese Niks…
Jy't My Gekierang Jy't my gekierang dolie, jy het my gefop My hart o,…
Kabouterliefde Die kabouter met die rooi-rooi pet, die kabouter met die…
Klein Klein Jakkalsies Klein klein jakkalsies krap En daai klein klein jakkalsies …
Korreltjie Sand Korreltjie korreltjie sand Klippie gerol in my hand Klippie …
Kwaad Die pad van die lewe loop lank en swaar Teen die…
Laaste Baklei Ek hoor die voels fluit en ek merk dat die…
Lied Can Die Lappop Ek is die lappop wat nie praat En maak net op…
Lied Van Die Lappop Ek is die lappop wat nie praat En maak net op…
Loving Fool Such a pretty thing, swaying as I sing Putting out and…
Lucille Omdat jy beter weet is ek geneig om my te…
Machine Machine, my shape I'm a robobotical ape My rock, my core My …
Mind Made Up Baby I've gone and gotten me another 'Cause I've been in…
Muur Lank reeds bou ek die muur tussen my en jou Skans…
My Pop Val Stukkend Die skaduwee waarsku die straat Geslinger uit 'n hoë balkon …
Nothing Not my mother, not my father, not my sister and…
O Die Halfmaan O die halfmaan is die dag se skyf Wat vergete bo…
Offerande Die kamer sal verander in 'n woud waarin ek ronddwaal Stom…
Om Jammer Te Sê Om jammer te se Is al wat ek kan se om…
Om te Verdaag Donker nag en dit was laat Sy het my wakker gemaak En…
One Day Wonder Open mind open eyes I wouldn't sell my soul to the…
OOAA I heard the whistle of a bird comment our love…
Op Die Voetpad Op die voetpad o Bokkie jou hand die Myne en ons huisie…
Opdrag Dwaling Wat kan ek nou nog vir jou sê my bitter…
Ragdoll Scorch me in the morning with your kisses Burn my eyes…
RamkiekielieDJie Net waar ek gaan is 'n pad voor my oop…
reis Sit jou hele lewe lank op jou sitvlak n luilak…
Rested Defences Want for unheavy i opt for a lighter life Nottled sun…
Right in My Wrond Turn And so she comes when I call She's always there when…
Sad Heart Can't make love with a sad heart, girl Can't see truth…
Saved How come, when all my life is light there is…
Shine You left with what the boys call A bad blow below…
Simunye We are one and we are alone (As we've come…
Singulai All my hopes are vested in the outcome of this…
Soen Kan jy my van nou die aand onthou? Want ek onthou…
Staan By My O die winter wind Wat oor ons wêreld waai En die donker…
stapelgek Wel, die saak staan so: Vir n lang lang tyd hou…
Sterredank As dit lyk soos dit vandag hier lyk En my duister…
Taal Van Die Liefde My taal die word nie meer gepraat nie Ek hoor haar…
Tokkelos Ons kinders weet al lankal, jy eet duiwelskos Ons hou van…
Vertrek Van Die Twaalf Moenie vir my se Wie ek is nie Want ek weet wie Weet…
Vlerke Te lank al is ek teruggetrokke Skuil ek in die skadu's…
Vyf Lewens Met die eerste wit John Collins is ek 'n kunstenaar…
Wagtyd En ek wag al sedert die eerste keer Dat ek jou…
Walk in Flames Oh, the dreams I've been dreaming of you Oh, the sense…
Waterval Van Mos En Son Moswaterval kantelson, ek het jou lief Moswaterval kantelson…
Weer Bymekaar Jikkels ek's in my skik Ek het my boeglam geskrik Dog dis…
Windliedjie Waar slaap my liefde, my liefde vannag Waar slaap my liefde,…
Wishbone I do believe in the dreams the night to me…


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