Born 1950
Transkaroo
Herman Holtzhausen Lyrics
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laat jou yster wiele rol
bring haar en maak my lewe vol
transkaroo snel oor die spore
want met jou bring jy my liefde terug na my
waar is jy nou op jou spoor
hie ver is sy nog van my
is jy deur die ou karoo
was daar eensaamheid by haar
deur die verlate droeë land
bring haar gou terug hier na my
rol nou aan
transkaroo bring haar huistoe
laat jou yster wiele rol
bring haar en maak my lewe vol
transkaroo snel oor die spore
want met jou bring jy my liefde terug na my
in die boland sal sy voel
sy kom terug waar sy behoort
terug na haar ou heide land
rol nou aan
in die verte hoor ek jou nou
en jou ou fluit klink soos musiek
hier's jou eindpunt maar my begin
transkaroo
transkaroo bring haar huistoe
laat jou yster wiele rol
bring haar en maak my lewe vol
transkaroo snel oor die spore
want met jou bring jy my liefde terug na my
want met jou bring jy my liefde terug na my
The song "Transkaroo" by Herman Holtzhausen is a heartfelt plea for the Transkaroo train to bring the singer's lover back home to him. The train serves as a symbol of hope and possibility for the singer, who longs for his love to return to him from the "verlate droeë land" (desolate dry land) where she currently resides.
The song is filled with a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer implores the Transkaroo to "rol nou aan" (roll on) and bring his lover back to him. The repetition of the refrain "bring haar en maak my lewe vol" (bring her and make my life full) highlights the singer's longing for completeness and happiness with his love by his side.
Line by Line Meaning
transkaroo bring haar huistoe
The Transkaroo train is bringing his loved one home
laat jou yster wiele rol
Let the iron wheels of the train roll on
bring haar en maak my lewe vol
Bring her back and make his life complete
transkaroo snel oor die spore
The Transkaroo train speeds over the tracks
want met jou bring jy my liefde terug na my
Because with the train comes his love back to him
waar is jy nou op jou spoor
Where are you now on your journey
hie ver is sy nog van my
How far away is she from him
is jy deur die ou karoo
Have you passed through the old Karoo
rol nou aan
Roll on, train
was daar eensaamheid by haar
Was there loneliness with her
deur die verlate droeë land
Through the deserted, dry land
bring haar gou terug hier na my
Bring her back quickly to him
in die boland sal sy voel
In the Boland, she will feel
sy kom terug waar sy behoort
She is coming back where she belongs
terug na haar ou heide land
Back to her old homeland
in die verte hoor ek jou nou
In the distance, he hears the train now
en jou ou fluit klink soos musiek
And the train whistle sounds like music
hier's jou eindpunt maar my begin
Here is the train's final destination, but for him, it's where his new journey begins
want met jou bring jy my liefde terug na my
Because with the train comes his love back to him
transkaroo bring haar huistoe
The Transkaroo train is bringing his loved one home
laat jou yster wiele rol
Let the iron wheels of the train roll on
bring haar en maak my lewe vol
Bring her back and make his life complete
transkaroo snel oor die spore
The Transkaroo train speeds over the tracks
want met jou bring jy my liefde terug na my
Because with the train comes his love back to him
Writer(s): Herman Holtzhausen
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Catherine Mendel
Here is the lyrics for the song Trans Karoo with the meaning under each line...
Refrein: (Chorus)
Trans Karoo bring haar huistoe.
"Trans Karoo bring her home"
Laat jou ysterwiele rol - bring haar en maak my lewe vol
"Let your iron wheels turn - bring her and fill my life"
Trans Karoo snel oor die spore.
"Trans Karoo speed over the tracks"
Want met jou bring jy my liefde terug na my.
"Because with you my love returns to me".
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Waar is jy nou op jou spoor
"Where are you now on your track"
Hoe ver is sy nog van my
"How far is she still from me"
Is jy al deur die ou Karoo?
"Are you already through the old Karoo?"
Rol nou aan...
"Tumble on..."
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Is daar eensaamheid by haar.
"Is there loneliness present in her"
Deur die verlate droee land.
"Through this desolate dry countryside"
Bring haar gou terug hier na my.
"Bring her back to me quickly"
Rol nou aan...
"Tumble on..."
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Refrein : (Chorus)
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In die Boland sal sy voel
"In the "Boland" she will feel
Sy kom terug waar sy behoort
"She's returning to where she belongs"
Terug deur haar "Ou Heideland"
Back through her "Old Heath fields"
Rol nou aan...
"Tumble on..."
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In die verte hoor ek jou nou
"In the distance I hear you"
En jou ou fluit klink soos musiek
"And your old whistle sounds like music"
Hier's jou eindpunt maar my begin
"Your end is here but it's my beginning"
Trans Karoo
"Trans Karoo"
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Refrein: (Chorus)
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Want met jou bring jy, my liefde terug na my.
"Because with you my love returns to me"
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(End)
@lookforitcx
So mooi. Verlang nou so na daai sorgvrye dae. As ek kon teruggaan, sou ek.
@whiteybester9160
Desember 1974. Verplaas vanaf Pretoria na Oudtshoorn. Wow. Dit was n belewenis. 19 jaar oud. Stoomtrein....sal dit nooit vergeet nie. Vanaf die Seinskool na Suidkaap kommandement. Die beste tyd van my lewe. Gaan nou aftree op Oudtshoorn. ❤❤❤
@juanita-lynnebeukes1965
Die Sanger en sy vrou is ongelooflike mense sal hull nooit vergeet in my hele lewe. Hulle het Jesus liefde vir hul gesin, medemens, kinders en hulle het ‘n ❤️ so groot hart soos die trein. Always in my heart but will never forget you. ❤️
@marthieengelbrecht5077
Tydlose, mooiste liedjie.
@aubreyvermaak609
Was my gereelde trip vir lank as Kelner.Het baie tips gemaak in die 80',s. Goeie jare net herrineringe wat oorbly.
@andreroodt8867
die was die goeie jare hoe mis ek nou my kinder tyd......
@ronnievorster6361
Ek ook lus om te huil , tyd net verby geglip
@aldenelerouxsoverytrue2814
Mooi pragtig dankie vir die mooi lied
@lee-jayjohnson3036
Laat my terug verlang na my tuis dorp. 🤗