Cowboy Kitaar
Hugo Lyrics


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Daar's ‘n vuurtjie langs die grootpad naby Bitterfontein
‘n Kraalbos wat brand duskant Brandberg se myn
Loop die spoor van die cowboys Spektakelberg oor
Is dit die stem van Roy Rogers wat ek ver langs kan hoor?
Die stem van Roy Rogers langs die ou dorfsland spoor?

Daar’s swart hings in die soutbos naby Soebatsfontein
Is dit die ruiter in swart wat oor die randjies verdwyn?
Het die spook perde cowboys teen die sandveld gedra?
Is dit Charles Chakobe daar voor op die wa?
Charles Chakobe en sy cowboy kitaar?

Cowboys sal kom, cowboys sal gaan
Maar die beste was Bokkie in die lig van die maan
Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar
Loop die spook van ou Bokkie in Nababeep se bar

Dis die sekelmaan wat hang oor die Skimmelperdpan
Waar is slim Witman wat die drade kan span?
Oor die Boesmanland vlaktes sit Worsie en staar
Is dit die eggo van Bokkie Eloff se cowboy kitaar?
Die eggo van ‘n cowboy se cowboy kitaar

Cowboys sal kom, cowboys sal gaan
Maar die beste was Bokkie in die lig van die maan
Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar
Loop die spook van ou Bokkie in Nababeep se bar

(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)

Cowboys sal kom, cowboys sal gaan
Maar die beste was Bokkie in die lig van die maan
Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar
Loop die spook van ou Bokkie in Nababeep se bar
Loop die spook van ou Bokkie in Nababeep se bar

(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)




(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hugo's song "Cowboy Kitaar" paint a vivid picture of the Wild West and evoke feelings of nostalgia for a time when cowboys and horses roamed the open plains. The song starts by describing a fire along a roadside near Bitterfontein, a small town in South Africa. The flames illuminate a burning kraalbos, a type of shrub found near Brandberg's mine. The mention of the cowboys following the trail over Spektakelberg suggests the rugged nature of their journey. The singer wonders if he can hear the voice of Roy Rogers, a famous cowboy, in the distance. This invokes a sense of curiosity and mystery about the presence of this legendary figure along the old Dorsland route.


Moving on, the lyrics introduce an intriguing scene near Soebatsfontein, where a rider in black disappears over the edges of the cliffs. The mention of ghost horses carrying cowboys across the sandy fields implies a haunting presence or legend in this area. The singer wonders if it could be Charles Chakobe, a mythical figure, leading the way on his cowboy guitar. This combination of mysterious individuals contributes to the song's atmospheric and enigmatic tone.


The lyrics then shift to Nababeep, where the moon shines brightly over the Skimmelperdpan. The mention of a character named Witman who could weave the wires refers to someone with a special ability to navigate this barren land. Worsie is described as sitting and staring across the Boesmanland plains, possibly listening to the echo of Bokkie Eloff's cowboy guitar. This echoes the earlier question of whether Roy Rogers' voice could be heard along the old Dorsland route. The repetition of these themes reinforces the song's sense of exploration, adventure, and the passing of time.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the transience of cowboys, who come and go, but highlights Bokkie as the best in the moonlight. Bokkie's horse and his skill with the cowboy guitar are celebrated, suggesting a sense of admiration and reverence for this legendary figure. The final lines bring the focus back to the ghostly presence of Bokkie in Nababeep's bar, leaving the listener with a sense of intrigue and wonder about his story.


Overall, "Cowboy Kitaar" captures the essence of the Wild West, its myths, legends, and the nostalgia associated with that era. It explores the passing of time, the allure of adventure, and the role of music in connecting individuals to their past.


Line by Line Meaning

Daar's ‘n vuurtjie langs die grootpad naby Bitterfontein
There's a bonfire along the highway near Bitterfontein


‘n Kraalbos wat brand duskant Brandberg se myn
A thorn bush burning next to Brandberg's mine


Loop die spoor van die cowboys Spektakelberg oor
The trail of the cowboys runs across Spektakelberg


Is dit die stem van Roy Rogers wat ek ver langs kan hoor?
Is that the voice of Roy Rogers that I can hear from far away?


Die stem van Roy Rogers langs die ou dorpsland spoor?
The voice of Roy Rogers along the old village trail?


Daar’s swart hings in die soutbos naby Soebatsfontein
There are black horses in the saltbush near Soebatsfontein


Is dit die ruiter in swart wat oor die randjies verdwyn?
Is that the rider in black disappearing over the ridges?


Het die spook perde cowboys teen die sandveld gedra?
Did the ghost horses carry the cowboys across the sandy fields?


Is dit Charles Chakobe daar voor op die wa?
Is that Charles Chakobe there in front on the wagon?


Charles Chakobe en sy cowboy kitaar?
Charles Chakobe and his cowboy guitar?


Cowboys sal kom, cowboys sal gaan
Cowboys will come, cowboys will go


Maar die beste was Bokkie in die lig van die maan
But the best was Bokkie in the light of the moon


Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar
Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar


Loop die spook van ou Bokkie in Nababeep se bar
The ghost of old Bokkie roams in Nababeep's bar


Dis die sekelmaan wat hang oor die Skimmelperdpan
It's the crescent moon hanging over Skimmelperdpan


Waar is slim Witman wat die drade kan span?
Where is clever Witman who can string the wires?


Oor die Boesmanland vlaktes sit Worsie en staar
Over the Boesmanland plains, Worsie sits and stares


Is dit die eggo van Bokkie Eloff se cowboy kitaar?
Is it the echo of Bokkie Eloff's cowboy guitar?


Cowboys sal kom, cowboys sal gaan
Cowboys will come, cowboys will go


Maar die beste was Bokkie in die lig van die maan
But the best was Bokkie in the light of the moon


Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar
Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar


Loop die spook van ou Bokkie in Nababeep se bar
The ghost of old Bokkie roams in Nababeep's bar


(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar)


(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar)


(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar)


(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar)


Cowboys sal kom, cowboys sal gaan
Cowboys will come, cowboys will go


Maar die beste was Bokkie in die lig van die maan
But the best was Bokkie in the light of the moon


Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar
Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar


Loop die spook van ou Bokkie in Nababeep se bar
The ghost of old Bokkie roams in Nababeep's bar


(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar)


(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar)


(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar)


(Cowboy se perd, cowboy kitaar)
(Cowboy's horse, cowboy's guitar)




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Out across the silver sea
Baby there's always you and me
And we've got no choice but just to ride it out
It's where you are, not where you've been

Anything that gets me home
A late night remedy
Restless wound up energy
You only see straight in this town twisted

Anything that gets me home
A late night remedy
Restless wound up energy
You only see straight in this town twisted

Cool off, slow down, right now
Get on the nightshift
Get on the nightshift

No way out, just touch the sky
We're making starlight as we fly
Let chase down the fading light
The last embers of tonight

Anything that gets me home
A late night remedy
Restless wound up energy
You only see straight in this town twisted

Anything that gets me home
A late night remedy
Restless wound up energy
You only see straight in this town twisted

Cool off, slow down, right now
Get on the nightshift
Get on the nightshift

Anything that gets me home
A late night remedy
Restless wound up energy
You only see straight in this town twisted

Anything that gets me home
A late night remedy
Restless wound up energy
You only see straight in this town twisted

Cool off, slow down, right now
Get on the nightshift
Get on the nightshift

Cool off, slow down, right now
Get on the nightshift
Get on the nightshift

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