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
Hemel op die Platteland
Fokofpolisiekar Lyrics
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Kan jy my albasters vir my vind?
Kan jy jou idee van normaal by jou gat opdruk?
Kan jy?
Kan jy apatie spel?
Kan iemand dalk 'n god bel
Kan jy?
Kan jy apatie spel?
Reguleer my, roetineer my
Plaas my in 'n boks en merk dit veilig
Stuur my dan waarheen al die dose gaan
Stuur my hemel toe, ek dink dis in die platteland
Dis hemel op die platteland
Dis hemel op die platteland
Dis hemel op die platteland
The lyrics of Hemel Op Die Platteland by Fokofpolisiekar are a scathing critique on the mundane and predetermined societal norms that people are expected to adhere to. The first two lines, "Kan jy my skroewe vir my vasdraai? Kan jy my albasters vir my vind?" seem like a literal request for someone to screw something in or find some kind of object. However, in the greater context of the song, it represents the desire to find someone who can give meaning to life, someone who can help hold things together or find something worth holding onto.
The rest of the song talks about the societal norms that people are expected to adhere to, such as the idea of normalcy and playing the role of an apathetic bystander. The band questions the belief of calling upon God and asking for help when society seems to have cast Him aside. The chorus is a mantra of each verse's theme, expressing that true happiness and fulfillment lie in finding one's own heaven on earth, in the simplicity of the countryside.
In summary, the song delivers a powerful message about the disillusionment one feels about societal expectations and the realization that true happiness may lie in finding personal fulfilment outside of these expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Kan jy my skroewe vir my vasdraai?
Can you tighten my screws for me?
Kan jy my albasters vir my vind?
Can you find my alabasters for me?
Kan jy jou idee van normaal by jou gat opdruk?
Can you push your idea of normal up your butt?
Kan jy?
Kan jy apatie spel?
Can you?
Can you play apathy?
Kan iemand dalk 'n god bel
En vir hom sê ons het hom nie meer nodig nie?
Can someone maybe call a god
And tell him we don't need him anymore?
Kan jy?
Kan jy apatie spel?
Can you?
Can you play apathy?
Reguleer my, roetineer my
Plaas my in 'n boks en merk dit veilig
Stuur my dan waarheen al die dose gaan
Stuur my hemel toe, ek dink dis in die platteland
Regulate me, routinize me
Put me in a box and mark it safe
Then send me where all the fools go
Send me to heaven, I think it's in the countryside
Dis hemel op die platteland
Dis hemel op die platteland
Dis hemel op die platteland
It's heaven in the countryside
It's heaven in the countryside
It's heaven in the countryside
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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@brandonwakefield2626
Kan jy my skroewe vir my vasdraai?
Kan jy my albasters vir my vind?
Kan jy jou idee van normaal
By jou gat opdruk?
Kan jy?
Kan jy apatie spel?
Kan iemand dalk 'n God bel
En vir hom se ons het hom nie meer
Nodig nie
Kan jy?
Kan jy apatie spel?
Reguleer my
Roetineer my
Plaas my in 'n boks en merk dit veilig
Stuur my dan waarheen al die dose gaan
Stuur my hemel toe
Ek dink dis in die platteland
Dis hemel op die platteland [x3]
@yamahapov88
Ek is 'n Nederlander in Engeland, dit bly my gunsteling liedjie! Fokofpolisiekar; julle is legendes.
@daleg8866
Canadian who recently discovered this band 🇨🇦❤️🇿🇦🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@tanyachant4083
Hierdie vat my nogals terug na 'n totale ander tyd in my lewe. ❤ Die emosies en al die tye waar ons saamgesing het.
@LewisCampbellTech
Living in the country side these days, I often think of this song :)
@stuartrheeders5149
Poes lekker Musiek. 2020
@fireflash2008
My favourite Afrikaans song. I love how FPK has been at the forefront of innovative, progressive thought long before anyone else went there in Afrikaans music.
@praagtv
It sounds more reactionary to me. Every good English communist hates the platteland.
@thomasvanbree7106
love the music, love the language.
Should come to Belgium more often!
@garretd6687
+Thomas Van Bree Too bad this band sold out bad. Only good Rock band from my country
@nadinevandyk9630
Didn't know people in other countries listen to this amazed lol