Rock In My Taal
Brandon October Lyrics
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Hoor hoe brom die wind om ons huis
Daar is varkies in die bone
Ons slaap trippe trappe trone
Hoor hoe brom die wind om ons huis
Hoor hoe blaas die wolf by die hek vanaand
Hoor hoe blaas die wolf by die hekJakkals nooi vir gansie
Kom eet vanaand by my
Hoor hoe blaas die wolf by die hek
En ek kan rock in my taal
Ek maak amok in my taal
En ek kan skok in my taal ja
En ek kan rock in my taal
Hoor hoe brul die leeu langs die bed vanaand
Hoor hoe brul die leeu langs die bed
Skilpad wen vir hasie
Geen treine by die stasie
Hoor hoe brul die leeu langs die bed
En ek kan rock in my taal
Ek maak amok in my taal
En ek kan skok in my taal ja
En ek kan rock in my taal
Voel hoe beef die grond waar ons huisie staan
Voel hoe beef die grond waar ons staan
Daar’s ‘n apie op ‘n stokkie voor my ma se agterdeur
Voel hoe beef die grond waar ons staan
En ek kan rock in my taalEk maak amok in my taal
En ek kan skok in my taal ja
En ek kan rock in my taal
Ja ja rock in my taal
Ek maak amok in my taal
En ek kan skok in my taal ja
En ek kan rock in my taal
Ek maak lawaai in my taal
Ek word so kwaai in my taal
En ek kan rock in my taal ja
En ek is trots op my taal
The lyrics of "Rock In My Taal" by Brandon October is a celebration of Afrikaans culture and language. The song starts with the sound of wind gusting around the house where the singer resides, and the some sounds of animals like pigs in the barn, wolves, jackals, and lions that haunted the night in the rural South African location. By using these sounds, the song evokes strong feelings of nostalgia and portrays the sense of pride that the singer has for his Afrikaans-speaking heritage. The chorus, "Ek kan rock in my taal, Ek maak amok in my taal, En ek kan skok in my taal ja," emphasizes the idea that no matter what language is spoken, music can unite and create a sense of belonging.
The second verse continues to describe the nighttime sounds of the surrounding nature, with the lion's roar being particularly striking. In the third verse, the ground beneath the singer's feet is shaking, and the apie (monkey) can be seen outside of his mother's backdoor. The final chorus emphasizes the pride the singer has in his language, and how he can use it to make music and to let others know about the rich culture of his people.
Overall, "Rock In My Taal" is a lighthearted and joyful song that celebrates the unique culture and language of South African Afrikaans-speaking people. Brandon October's lyrics emphasize the depth of the singer's pride in his language, showing that even the sounds of nature and the everyday can be transformed into a lighthearted, energetic tune that is perfect to be danced to.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoor hoe brom die wind om ons huis vanaand
Listen to how the wind is howling around our house tonight
Daar is varkies in die bone
There's trouble brewing
Ons slaap trippe trappe trone
We're sleeping uneasily
Hoor hoe blaas die wolf by die hek vanaand
Listen to the wolf howling by the fence tonight
Jakkals nooi vir gansie
The sly fox is inviting the goose over for dinner
Kom eet vanaand by my
Come dine with me tonight
Hoor hoe brul die leeu langs die bed vanaand
Listen to the lion roaring by the bed tonight
Skilpad wen vir hasie
The tortoise beats the hare
Geen treine by die stasie
There are no trains at the station
Voel hoe beef die grond waar ons huisie staan
Feel how the ground is shaking where our little house stands
Daar’s ‘n apie op ‘n stokkie voor my ma se agterdeur
There's a monkey on a stick in front of my mother's backdoor
Ja ja rock in my taal
Yes, yes, I rock in my language
Ek maak lawaai in my taal
I make noise in my language
Ek word so kwaai in my taal
I get so angry in my language
En ek is trots op my taal
And I am proud of my language
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