Born in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Coenie was educated at University of the Free State in Bloemfontein majoring in media studies where he later on lectured in the Communications faculty. He has always viewed his musical career as his second vocation. He is also a classically trained pianist. Coenie is the anchor presenter in popular South African kykNET journal program "Kwela".
During the late 1980s, Coenie spent a few years in self-imposed exile in Cyprus. Coenie has also performed in New Zealand, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
Coenie signed with Mountain Records in 1983, and recorded his debut album, Skoppensboer, working with producer, Patrick Lee-Thorp and engineer, Kevin Shirley, in the same year. He subsequently recorded 4 albums for the label many of which won industry awards. In addition he contributed to label compilations of his work. Since leaving Mountain Records he has recorded a number of one off projects for different labels.
Coenie lived on the island of Cyprus during the eighties and nineties. He wrote, recorded and produced the album Amper Alleen in Cyprus and in Athens, Greece. Amper Alleen was the second SA album to be released on CD. Coenie and his family returned to South Africa after the release of Nelson Mandela and the unbanning of the ANC. He released Hartland, an album which included a vocal performance by Lesley Rae Dowling.
Slampamperlied
Coenie De Villiers Lyrics
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Is klein en sag soos kuikentjies en warm soos my tjello
My slampamperlied vertel van bruin seisoene
Van manderyn lemoene so soet soos marsepan
En ek speel hom op my windharp en ek draai hom toe
Doe-doe, doe-doe
En ek los hom in ‘n moskaros teen die môre
My slampamperlied kom lê dan teen jou vlanke
As jy bang word in die donker waar jou koperbed soms leeg is
My slampamperlied besweer jou ergste vrese
Huiwer in die somer van ‘n donker nag se drome
En ek speel hom op my windharp en ek draai hom toe
Doe-doe, doe-doe
En ek los hom in ‘n moskaros teen die more
Doe-doe, doe-doe
Doe-doe
The lyrics to the song "Slampamperlied" by Coenie de Villiers & Jannie du Toit evoke a sense of comfort and nostalgia. The song speaks of a lullaby, a slampamperlied, that is nurtured on winter rain, small and gentle like little chicks, and warm like a beloved musical instrument. It tells of the brown seasons and the sweetness of mandarin oranges, reminiscent of the comforting taste of marsepan.
The slampamperlied is played on a wind harp, a delicate and ethereal instrument that adds to the dreamlike quality of the song. It is described as being left in a moskaros, a tender gesture towards the morning. The song becomes a soothing presence against the fears that may arise in the darkness, comforting those in moments of vulnerability.
Overall, the lyrics of "Slampamperlied" speak of finding solace and reassurance through simple melodies and warm memories. It encourages listeners to find comfort in the beauty of nature and in shared experiences, offering a gentle lullaby to ease fears and provide a sense of security.
Line by Line Meaning
My slampamperlied gespeen op winterreën
My lullaby nurtured by winter rain
Is klein en sag soos kuikentjies en warm soos my tjello
It's small and gentle like little chicks and warm like my guitar
My slampamperlied vertel van bruin seisoene
My lullaby tells of brown seasons
Van manderyn lemoene so soet soos marsepan
Of tangerine lemons so sweet like marzipan
En ek speel hom op my windharp en ek draai hom toe
And I play it on my wind harp and I turn it around
Doe-doe, doe-doe
Doe-doe, doe-doe
En ek los hom in 'n moskaros teen die môre
And I release it in a dewdrop against the morning
Doe-doe, doe-doe
Doe-doe, doe-doe
My slampamperlied kom lê dan teen jou vlanke
My lullaby comes and nestles against your pillows
As jy bang word in die donker waar jou koperbed soms leeg is
When you become afraid in the darkness where your copper bed is sometimes empty
My slampamperlied besweer jou ergste vrese
My lullaby conjures your worst fears
Huiwer in die somer van 'n donker nag se drome
Lingers in the summer of a dark night's dreams
En ek speel hom op my windharp en ek draai hom toe
And I play it on my wind harp and I turn it around
Doe-doe, doe-doe
Doe-doe, doe-doe
En ek los hom in 'n moskaros teen die more
And I release it in a dewdrop against the morning
Doe-doe, doe-doe
Doe-doe, doe-doe
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