His first single, "Stop Wag Bly Nog 'n Bietjie" made major headlines in the music industry and according to South African news outlets, it was the hottest music video (375,300 + hits) of the year.
Rollercoaster
Brendan Peyper Lyrics
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Wie nie waag sal nie wen nie
sal jy my nie ook wil ken nie
ek sal jou nie keer, as jy wil probeer
Sê net ja ek sal jou nie los nie
moenie worry dit gaan jou nie kos nie
is jy reg vir adrenalien
Saam met my, wag en jy sal sien hoe lekker hierdie aan kan raak
Vlieg in die rondte rondte
ry die rollercoaster tot in die hoogte, vêrte
ry die rollercoaster vinnig en rof ons sal nie wil stop
jy's bang maar dis lekker
dit hou nooit op nie
vat 'n kans op my
Moenie wag, as jy weet dit is nou tyd
Moenie dink laat jou hart vir jou besluit
Op die oog af te gevaarlyk
En jou hart klop onbedaarlijk
Daar's niks te verloor
met daai vonkel in jou oë
As jy val is ek reg hier ondee jou
Met twee arms wat jou altyd vas sal hou
Voel dit dalk te vinnig om in te klim
wie-nie-waag-nie-kan-nie-begin so sien hoe lekker hierdie aand kan raak
sien hoe lekker dit kan raak
op en op en op en op
deur die atmosfeer niks sal ons stop
ek en jy, op die wolke ry vanaand voel ons so vry
The lyrics of Brendan Peyper's song "Rollercoaster" are an invitation to take a chance on love and experience the thrill of a rollercoaster ride. The song starts with a confession of regret from the singer saying, "As ek pla is ek jammer het jy tyd," which translates to "If I bothered you, sorry for wasting your time." However, he quickly changes his tone and encourages the listener to take a risk, saying "Who doesn't try, won't win, will you also want to know me? I won't stop you, if you want to try, just say yes, I won't let you go." The rest of the song is a metaphor for their relationship, with the rollercoaster ride representing the ups and downs, twists and turns of being in love. The singer assures the listener that even if the ride gets scary, they will always catch them if they fall.
The chorus is a joyful celebration of the high-speed thrill of being in love, with the rollercoaster ride as a metaphor. The singer urges the listener to let go of their fears and enjoy the ride, saying "Fly around, ride the rollercoaster to the heights, far away. Ride the rollercoaster quickly and rough, we won't want to stop. You're scared but it's fun, it never stops. Take a chance on me." The second verse is a reminder that love is always a risk, but there's nothing to lose by taking the leap. The singer encourages the listener to follow their heart, saying "Don't wait, if you know it's the right time. Don't let your mind decide for you. It may seem dangerous at first glance, and your heart beats uncontrollably. But there's nothing to lose, with that sparkle in your eyes. If you fall, I'll be right here below you, with two arms that will always hold you tight. It may seem too fast to jump in, but who doesn't try, can't begin. So see how fun this night can be, see how good it can get."
Line by Line Meaning
As ek pla is ek jammer het jy tijd
If I'm bothering you, sorry to take up your time
Wie nie waag sal nie wen nie
You can't win if you don't take risks
sal jy my nie ook wil ken nie
Wouldn't you like to get to know me too?
ek sal jou nie keer, as jy wil probeer
I won't stop you if you want to try
Sê net ja ek sal jou nie los nie
Just say yes and I won't let you go
moenie worry dit gaan jou nie kos nie
Don't worry, it won't cost you anything
is jy reg vir adrenalien
Are you ready for some adrenaline?
Saam met my, wag en jy sal sien hoe lekker hierdie aan kan raak
With me, wait and see how fun this can be
sie hoe lekker dit kan raak
See how fun it can be
Vlieg in die rondte rondte
Fly around and around
ry die rollercoaster tot in die hoogte, vêrte
Ride the roller coaster up high and far
ry die rollercoaster vinnig en rof ons sal nie wil stop
Ride the roller coaster fast and rough, we won't want to stop
jy's bang maar dis lekker
You're scared but it's fun
dit hou nooit op nie
It never stops
vat 'n kans op my
Take a chance on me
Moenie wag, as jy weet dit is nou tyd
Don't wait if you know it's the right time
Moenie dink laat jou hart vir jou besluit
Don't overthink, let your heart decide
Op die oog af te gevaarlyk
At first glance, it may seem dangerous
En jou hart klop onbedaarlijk
And your heart beats uncontrollably
Daar's niks te verloor
There's nothing to lose
met daai vonkel in jou oë
With that sparkle in your eyes
As jy val is ek reg hier ondee jou
If you fall, I'll be right there below you
Met twee arms wat jou altyd vas sal hou
With two arms that will always hold you tight
Voel dit dalk te vinnig om in te klim
Maybe it feels too fast to climb into
wie-nie-waag-nie-kan-nie-begin so sien hoe lekker hierdie aand kan raak
Whoever doesn't take risks won't start, so see how fun this evening can be
sien hoe lekker dit kan raak
See how fun it can be
op en op en op en op
Up and up and up and up
deur die atmosfeer niks sal ons stop
Through the atmosphere, nothing will stop us
ek en jy, op die wolke ry vanaand voel ons so vry
You and I, riding on the clouds tonight, we feel so free
Contributed by Muhammad D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.