Jy praat nog steeds my taal
Bok van Blerk Lyrics
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Die vlamme brand so kaal,
Want om ‘n kampvuur wil ek die ou dinge herhaal.
Se my voel jy nou,
Soos ons taal nou bou,
Dat ek trots kan gaan waar Afrikaners staan.
Want jy praat nog steeds my taal
Sonder jou voel ek — verdwaal.
En ‘n koue vuur,
Se kole brand nooit uit nie,
Indie donker voel ons elkeen raak ons aan,
Want my hart le hier,
Hier waar my mense staan
Saam met elke hart en siel
Sal ek op staan.
The lyrics of Bok van Blerk's song Jy praat nog steeds my taal speak to the feelings of nostalgia and pride that the singer feels for his South African heritage. The opening lines, "Jy praat nog steeds my taal, Die vlamme brand so kaal" could be roughly translated to "You still speak my language, the flames burn so bare," suggesting that the singer longs to return to the simplicity and authenticity of his roots. He expresses his desire to repeat old traditions and habits around a campfire, suggesting that he wants to revisit the past in a tangible way.
The second verse, "Se my voel jy nou, Soos ons taal nou bou, Dat ek trots kan gaan waar Afrikaners staan," means "See, now you make me feel like we are building our language, so that I can proudly go where Afrikaners stand." Here, the singer acknowledges that his identity and pride is tied to his language and heritage, and that speaking Afrikaans connects him to a larger community. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the person the singer is addressing still speaks his language, while the bridge talks about the power of collective identity in dark times.
Overall, the song speaks to the emotional connection that people have with their language and culture, especially in times of hardship. The singer expresses a sense of belonging and pride in his heritage, suggesting that even though times may be tough, there is still a strong bond between the singer and the people who share his language and cultural traditions.
Line by Line Meaning
Jy praat nog steeds my taal
You speak my language and understand my culture
Die vlamme brand so kaal
The flames are burning low, symbolizing the loss of tradition
Want om ‘n kampvuur wil ek die ou dinge herhaal
Because around a campfire, I want to relive the old ways
Se my voel jy nou
You make me feel understood and connected
Soos ons taal nou bou
As we continue to develop and evolve our language
Dat ek trots kan gaan waar Afrikaners staan
I can proudly stand with my fellow Afrikaners
Sonder jou voel ek — verdwaal
Without you, I feel lost and disconnected
En ‘n koue vuur
And a cold fire
Se kole brand nooit uit nie
Its embers never die
Indie donker voel ons elkeen raak ons aan
In the darkness, we all feel touched
Want my hart le hier
Because my heart belongs here
Hier waar my mense staan
Where my people are standing
Saam met elke hart en siel
Together with every heart and soul
Sal ek op staan
I will rise up
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Windhond
on Die Bok kan blêr
hoekom adverteer julle lyrics as daar nie is nie ... admin moet so bietjie die lui gatte bietjie vasvat ...
Windhond
on Die Bok kan blêr
hoekom se hulle op die blad hulle het die lyrics .... maar die mnse wat die blad beheer sit op hulle gatte en doen vokol .. Bok moet ontslae van die lui bliksems ....
angie
on die kak moet ent kry
hiii
Phixit
on Diknek en klein tandjies
Thick neck(neanderthal all muscle no brains) and small teeth (shows in breeding)