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.
Vir Lucas
Coenie De Villiers Lyrics
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Loop deur die Karoo
Wys my die sterre
En ek sing oor Kambroo
Jy sê skink vir ons wyn
Dis die Aandster daar bo
En ons sit in die skemer
Dra jy steeds in jou jas
‘n Klip en kompas?
En ‘n plektrum vir jou mooi kitaar?
Vat jy steeds al die note in jou groot hande vas?
En weet jy hoe klink elke snaar?
Baie, baie paaie lei na Rome toe
Maar almal loop deur die woenstyn
Waar die Suiderkruis en Melkweg teen die horison verdwyn
Jou droomvrou is ‘n tweeling hier en jou weduwee bly ryk
Hier skink sy reeds vir eeue uit haar bodemlose kruik
Hier skink sy reeds vir eeue uit haar bodemlose kruik
Daar's ‘n pad deur die sterre
Wat ons almal moet loop
Dis vir almal vol kronkels
Maar vir jou lê hy oop
Hy koers deur die ruimte
En hy buig om die maan
Loop voor my ou vriend
Laat my weet waar hy gaan
Dra jy steeds in jou jas
‘n Klip en kompas?
En ‘n plektrum vir jou mooi kitaar?
Vat jy steeds al die note in jou groot hande vas?
En weet jy hoe klink elke snaar?
Baie, baie paaie lei na Rome toe
Maar almal loop deur die woenstyn
Waar die Suiderkruis en Melkweg teen die horison verdwyn
Jou droomvrou is ‘n tweeling hier en jou weduwee bly ryk
Hier skink sy reeds vir eeue uit haar bodemlose kruik
Hier skink sy reeds vir eeue uit haar bodemlose kruik
The lyrics of Coenie De Villiers' song "Vir Lucas" paint a vivid picture of a journey through the Karoo, a vast semi-arid region in South Africa, with a friend named Lucas. The song opens with an invitation to take the road again and walk through the Karoo, while pointing out the stars and singing about the Kambroo, an ancient geological formation found in the region. The second verse suggests that Lucas serves wine under the Aandster (evening star) as they sit in the twilight of the Karoo. The chorus asks Lucas if he still carries a compass, a pick, and his guitar. It also inquires if he still takes hold of each of the notes on the guitar and knows the sound that each string makes. The following verse reminds people that there are many paths to Rome, but they all go through the desert. As the song progresses, the imagery of the Karoo becomes increasingly intense, mixing dreams, twins, and an otherworldly journey through the stars.
The song flows beautifully with its outstanding lyrics - not only worth hearing but also worth writing about. The song tells an engaging story of travel, adventure, and friendship through the desert. Lucas is a fascinating person. He is portrayed as a dreamer, a musician, and a compass across vast stretches of desert land, overwhelmed with stars full of mystery, and he carries the weight of a deep connection with a place that has been repeatedly millennia over time. The song inspires the listener to discover the beauty of the Karoo and the importance of following one's dreams just like Lucas did. In summary, the song is a celebration of life and friendship, and a tribute to the beauty and mystery of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Kom ons vat weer die pad
Let's hit the road again
Loop deur die Karoo
Walking through the Karoo
Wys my die sterre
Show me the stars
En ek sing oor Kambroo
And I sing about Kambroo
Jy sê skink vir ons wyn
You say pour us wine
Dis die Aandster daar bo
It's the evening star up there
En ons sit in die skemer
And we sit in the twilight
In die oerou karoo
In the ancient karoo
Dra jy steeds in jou jas
Do you still wear in your jacket
‘n Klip en kompas?
A rock and compass?
En ‘n plektrum vir jou mooi kitaar?
And a pick for your beautiful guitar?
Vat jy steeds al die note in jou groot hande vas?
Do you still hold all the notes in your big hands?
En weet jy hoe klink elke snaar?
And do you know how each string sounds?
Baie, baie paaie lei na Rome toe
Many, many roads lead to Rome
Maar almal loop deur die woenstyn
But all of them go through the desert
Waar die Suiderkruis en Melkweg teen die horison verdwyn
Where the Southern Cross and Milky Way disappear on the horizon
Jou droomvrou is ‘n tweeling hier en jou weduwee bly ryk
Your dream woman is a twin here and your widow remains rich
Hier skink sy reeds vir eeue uit haar bodemlose kruik
Here she's been pouring from her bottomless jug for centuries
Daar's ‘n pad deur die sterre
There's a path through the stars
Wat ons almal moet loop
That we all must walk
Dis vir almal vol kronkels
It's full of twists for everyone
Maar vir jou lê hy oop
But for you it's open
Hy koers deur die ruimte
It navigates through space
En hy buig om die maan
And it bends around the moon
Loop voor my ou vriend
Lead the way, my old friend
Laat my weet waar hy gaan
Let me know where it goes
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