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
Tussen Die Krake
Fokofpolisiekar Lyrics
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en ek neem aan ek sal moet verantwoordelikheid hiervoor aanvaar
my brose verstand
wat wit, warm
soos 'n jong vlam
hierdie lopende doodskis verbrand
jou haat sal jou verteer
dis jammer dat almal so verskriklik jammer is
soos traumapasiënte is ons gevoelloos
maar doelgerig om so vinnig as moontlik
ons pad
ons pad uiteindelik
uiteindelik hier uit te vind
jou haat sal jou verteer
in ons verbrokkelende fondasie
is daar nou lewe in krake
waar daar eers niks was nie
en ons sal bly en veg
en sodoende ons menswees verloor
maar wat bly dan oor?
my haat sal my verteer
The song "Tussen Die Krake" by Fokofpolisiekar depicts a reflection on the struggles and challenges of life. The opening lines show the weight of the year that has passed and the responsibility of accepting the consequences that come with it. The second verse is a metaphor for the fragility of the mind and how ignorance and hate can consume even the strongest of people. The chorus speaks to the desensitization that comes with experiencing trauma, and the urgency to find a path towards healing and growth, even if it means losing parts of oneself in the process. Finally, the closing line suggests that even hatred can eat away at a person's soul.
Line by Line Meaning
hierdie jaar het soos 'n vliegtuigenjin op my neergedaal
This year has dropped on me like a jet engine
en ek neem aan ek sal moet verantwoordelikheid hiervoor aanvaar
And I assume I will have to take responsibility for this
my brose verstand
My fragile mind
wat wit, warm
Which is white, warm
soos 'n jong vlam
Like a young flame
hierdie lopende doodskis verbrand
Burns in this walking coffin
onkunde sal altyd seëvier
Ignorance will always prevail
jou haat sal jou verteer
Your hate will consume you
dis jammer dat almal so verskriklik jammer is
It's a pity that everyone is so terribly sorry
soos traumapasiënte is ons gevoelloos
Like trauma patients, we're numb
maar doelgerig om so vinnig as moontlik
But purposeful, to find our way out as soon as possible
ons pad
Our path
ons pad uiteindelik
Our path, ultimately
uiteindelik hier uit te vind
To finally find our way out of here
in ons verbrokkelende fondasie
In our crumbling foundation
is daar nou lewe in krake
There is now life in cracks
waar daar eers niks was nie
Where there was once nothing
en ons sal bly en veg
And we will stay and fight
en sodoende ons menswees verloor
And thus lose our humanity
maar wat bly dan oor?
But what then remains?
my haat sal my verteer
My hate will consume me
Contributed by Lily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@timonventer
Hierdie jaar het soos 'n vliegtuigenjin op my neergedaal
En ek neem aan ek sal moet verantwoordelikheid hiervoor aanvaar
My brose verstand
Wat wit, warm
Soos 'n jong vlam
Hierdie lopende doodskis verbrand
Onkunde sal altyd seëvier
Jou haat sal jou verteer
Dis jammer dat almal so verskriklik jammer is
Soos traumapasiënte is ons gevoelloos
Maar doelgerig om so vinnig as moontlik
Ons pad
Ons pad uiteindelik
Uiteindelik hier uit te vind
Jou haat sal jou verteer
In ons verbrokkelende fondasie
Is daar nou lewe in krake
Waar daar eers niks was nie
En ons sal bly en veg
En sodoende ons menswees verloor
Maar wat bly dan oor?
My haat sal my verteer
@Gamster420
HIerdie is 'n fantastiese music vid. EK besef dit nou na 'n hele aantal jaar nadat ek die eerste keer gekyk het. Hele groot aantal images van hul begin dae. Baie nostalgies.
@T.2.S.A.
En wat denk je nu vraag ik mezelf af?
@johandutoit4460
FOKEN AWESOME SONG.JULLE ROCK
@luwellyngrove9860
Weer lekker om die tune te luister!
@henryg3313
Great song!!
@kevindiedericks9798
Onlangs die song ontdek, en ek dink dis een van hul befoktste tunes!
@krismuller5171
Dankie
@Weirdoxify
Ek weet mense raak ouer... maar mis die rou emosie in julle songs... nuwe cd is great , maar die antibiotika cd was iets anders
@ryckjunior9911
Ek stem ou bra. Hierdie ou stuff gryp mens bydi hart.
@andrebruwer7326
Dit gebeur min, iets heeltemal uniek. Antibiotika was beslis n game changer. Alles wat hulle doen en gedoen het is amazing, maar die antibiotika album... beyond 2000 bra :) ongelooflike band