Band Members:
Francois Van Coke Hunter Kennedy Johnny De Ridder Wynand Myburgh Jaco Venter.
They released their first EP, As Jy Met Vuur Speel Sal Jy Brand which can be translated into English as If you play with fire you will get burnt.
Soon thereafter, they released the track, Hemel op die Platteland translates into Heaven in the countryside which made history when it became the first Afrikaans song to be officially playlisted on one of South Africa 's English national radio stations, 5FM .
Their first complete album Lugsteuring translates into Air disturbance, produced by John Paul De Stefani, was released in 2004, followed in 2005 with another EP, Monoloog In Stereo (Monologue in stereo).
The single Brand Suid-Afrika (Burn South Africa) was released in 2006, followed by the album Swanesang (Swan Song) .
Fokofpolisiekar have performed at various venues throughout South Africa and in October 2005 they toured the United Kingdom.
Their official site can be found at http://www.fokofpolisiekar.co.za/
View these links to their other social network websites:
Band website
Facebook Fan Page
Band's Blog
Ek Dink Aan Jou
Fokofpolisiekar Lyrics
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Net die eerste een 'n dier bly 'n dier
Gaan slaap as jy sal beter raak
As jy aan die slaap kan raak 'n dier bly 'n dier
Ek dink aan jou as dit reën
Ek dink aan jou as dit reën
Is jy siek of sit jy aan, die lied in my hart is 'n swane sang
Ek dink aan jou as dit reën
Ek dink aan jou as dit reën
Kwaad raak ons net vir mekaar
Mans bly seuns
En seuns wil mans wees, ek sweer daar's iemand wat in die hoek staan
As ek my oë knip is sy weg soos my kinderdae
Ek dink aan jou as dit reën
Ek dink aan jou as dit reën
Ek is nie meer lief vir jou nie, ek kon jou nie gelukkig hou nie, beloftes breek
En styf vashou maak seer
Kwaad raak ons net vir mekaar
Mans bly seuns
En seuns wil mans wees
Deesdae vat dit langer om mense te leer ken
Deesdae vat dit langer om mense te leer ken
Is dit rêrig nodig om mense te leer ken
Deesdae vat dit langer
The lyrics to Fokofpolisiekar's song "Ek Dink Aan Jou" convey a sense of longing and reflection on past relationships. The song begins by acknowledging the transitory nature of life, where the world may seem futile at times. The lyrics suggest that even though humans strive for complexity and progress, when it comes down to it, we are still just animals. The idea of sleep is mentioned, indicating that finding solace in slumber can provide the respite needed to cope with the intricacies of life.
The chorus, "Ek dink aan jou as dit reën" (translated as "I think of you when it rains"), reveals that the thoughts of the singer are consumed by someone significant whenever it rains. Rain is often associated with emotions and nostalgia, and here it serves as a catalyst for reflections on past memories. These thoughts seem to evoke a mixture of sadness and longing.
The second verse suggests a feeling of confinement or restlessness within the confines of four walls. The singer wonders if the person they are thinking about is sick or sitting alone, while acknowledging that the song in their heart is like a swan's song. This metaphor implies that the emotions within them are beautiful but tinged with a sense of finality or melancholy.
The bridge of the song addresses the complexity of relationships, particularly between men. It highlights how anger often becomes directed towards each other, emphasizing that even though men grow up, they still yearn to be boys. The mention of someone standing in the corner, disappearing like the singer's childhood, suggests a longing for simpler times.
The final verse acknowledges the singer's realization that they no longer have love for the person they think of when it rains. They admit to being unable to keep the other person happy and breaking promises, further emphasizing the pain caused by holding on too tightly. The song ends with a repetition of the theme that anger and hurt are often directed towards each other, reminding us that boys still want to be men but struggle with understanding and expressing their emotions.
Overall, "Ek Dink Aan Jou" is a deeply introspective song that explores longing, emotional complexity, and the challenges of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
'n Oomblik is die wêreld werd maar
In an instant, the world becomes meaningful, but
Net die eerste een 'n dier bly 'n dier
Only the first one remains an animal
Gaan slaap as jy sal beter raak
Go to sleep if you'll feel better
As jy aan die slaap kan raak 'n dier bly 'n dier
If you can fall asleep, an animal remains an animal
Ek dink aan jou as dit reën
I think of you when it rains
Hierdie vier mure maak my naar
These four walls make me sick
Is jy siek of sit jy aan, die lied in my hart is 'n swane sang
Are you sick or sitting, the song in my heart is a swan song
Kwaad raak ons net vir mekaar
We only get angry at each other
Mans bly seuns
Men remain boys
En seuns wil mans wees, ek sweer daar's iemand wat in die hoek staan
And boys want to be men, I swear there's someone standing in the corner
As ek my oë knip is sy weg soos my kinderdae
When I blink my eyes, she's gone like my childhood
Ek is nie meer lief vir jou nie, ek kon jou nie gelukkig hou nie, beloftes breek
I don't love you anymore, I couldn't make you happy, breaking promises
En styf vashou maak seer
And holding on tightly hurts
Deesdae vat dit langer om mense te leer ken
These days it takes longer to get to know people
Is dit rêrig nodig om mense te leer ken
Is it really necessary to get to know people
Deesdae vat dit langer
These days it takes longer
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