SOS
Ampie Du Preez Lyrics
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kan jy seblief n bietjie minder mooi wees
dis moeilik om net soet te wees
my gedagtes hardloop weg jy
maak my verlief sonder om te probeer
ek kannie stoute gedagtes keer
iets verkeerd voel dan so re
my hande raak al klammer van die sweet
ek maak my lippe nou gereed om jou
soen soen
draai op die radio se volume
sodat niemand kan hoor ons vry
sal jy my nie verlei nie
draai op die keriokie masienje sodat ek vir jou daai liedjie sing
The lyrics of Ampie Du Preez's SOS reflect the struggle of the singer to contain his emotions and desires in the presence of the person he loves. The opening lines, "draai op, kan jy asseblief 'n bietjie minder mooi wees" reveal his insecurities and uncertainties about how to express his feelings. He knows that being sweet is difficult, and he is struggling to hold back his impulsive thoughts that are running wild in his mind. He confesses that the object of his affection makes him fall in love without even trying, and he cannot stop his naughty thoughts from creeping in.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that something is wrong, and he is becoming hot and bothered with sweat pouring down his hands. He apologizes for saying "sorry" so many times, anticipating the reaction that will come after he makes his move. He wants to kiss the person he loves, and he requests that the radio be turned up so that no one can hear them while they indulge in their passion. He even offers to sing a song for them if they turn up the karaoke machine. Overall, the lyrics are passionate and intense, connote a sense of urgency and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
draai op
Turn it up
kan jy seblief n bietjie minder mooi wees
Could you please be less beautiful
dis moeilik om net soet te wees
It's hard to just be sweet
my gedagtes hardloop weg jy
My thoughts run away with you
maak my verlief sonder om te probeer
Make me fall in love without trying
ek kannie stoute gedagtes keer
I can't stop naughty thoughts
iets verkeerd voel dan so re
Something feels wrong then so right
my hande raak al klammer van die sweet
My hands get clammy from the sweat
ek se so lank jammer want ek weet
I say sorry for so long because I know
ek maak my lippe nou gereed om jou
I prepare my lips for you now
soen soen
Kiss kiss
draai op die radio se volume
Turn up the radio's volume
sodat niemand kan hoor ons vry
So no one can hear us free
sal jy my nie verlei nie
Won't you seduce me?
draai op die keriokie masienje sodat ek vir jou daai liedjie sing
Turn up the karaoke machine so I can sing that song for you
Contributed by Isaiah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.