Goeie Oue Tyd
Jay Lyrics


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Sal vriende ooit mekaar vergeet
Al moet ons nou weer skei
Verbind deur al die lief en leed
In tye lank verby

Ons drink ’n bier by die waenhuis
Vanaand is dit Mosselbaai
Ons sny dit af by die strandhuis
Dis rooiwyn en lekker braai
Ry af tot Hermanus
Vanaand gaan die rokkies waai
Die goeie oue tyd

Die goeie oue tyd, my vriend
Die goeie oue tyd
Sal ons ou vriende ooit vergeet
Die goeie oue tyd

Ons trek na die weskus
By Ysies ’n snoekie braai
Die aand in Flamingos
Maak ons ’n groot lawaai
Môre gaan ons kreef duik
En mooi lyk op Lambertsbaai
Die goeie oue tyd

Die goeie oue tyd, my vriend
Die goeie oue tyd
Sal ons ou vriende ooit vergeet
Die goeie oue tyd

Sal vriende ooit mekaar vergeet
Al moet ons nou weer skei
Verbind deur al die lief en leed
In tye lank verby

Die goeie oue tyd, my vriend
Die goeie oue tyd
Sal ons ou vriende ooit vergeet
Die goeie oue tyd

Die goeie oue tyd, my vriend
Die goeie oue tyd
Sal ons ou vriende ooit vergeet
Die goeie oue tyd

Sal vriende ooit mekaar vergeet
Al moet ons nou weer skei




Verbind deur al die lief en leed
In tye lank verby

Overall Meaning

The song "Goeie Oue Tyd" by Jay is a reflection on the bonds of friendship, particularly the shared memories and experiences that keep people connected even after they have gone their separate ways. The lyrics introduce the idea of friends who go their separate ways but are bound together by the memories of their past adventures. The song speaks of revisiting those memories through the shared experience of drinking beer, eating delicious food, and enjoying the beautiful scenery of various locations in South Africa.


The lyrics showcase the joy and sense of freedom that comes with being surrounded by friends and the simplicity of enjoying each other's company. The song encourages listeners to hold onto these memories and friendships even as they move forward in life, towards new experiences and new connections. The song ultimately suggests that the bonds of friendship based on shared experience are powerful enough to withstand the test of time and distance.


Line by Line Meaning

Sal vriende ooit mekaar vergeet
Will friends ever forget each other


Al moet ons nou weer skei
Even if we have to separate now


Verbind deur al die lief en leed
Connected by all the love and hardship


In tye lank verby
From times long gone


Ons drink ’n bier by die waenhuis
We drink a beer at the wagon house


Vanaand is dit Mosselbaai
Tonight it's Mossel Bay


Ons sny dit af by die strandhuis
We cut it off at the beach house


Dis rooiwyn en lekker braai
It's red wine and a good barbecue


Ry af tot Hermanus
Drive down to Hermanus


Vanaand gaan die rokkies waai
Tonight the skirts will fly


Die goeie oue tyd
The good old times


Die goeie oue tyd, my vriend
The good old times, my friend


Ons trek na die weskus
We head to the west coast


By Ysies ’n snoekie braai
At Ysies we grill a snoek


Die aand in Flamingos
That night in Flamingos


Maak ons ’n groot lawaai
We make a big noise


Môre gaan ons kreef duik
Tomorrow we will go crayfishing


En mooi lyk op Lambertsbaai
And look good on Lamberts Bay


Die goeie oue tyd
The good old times


Die goeie oue tyd, my vriend
The good old times, my friend


Sal ons ou vriende ooit vergeet
Will we ever forget our old friends


Die goeie oue tyd
The good old times


Die goeie oue tyd, my vriend
The good old times, my friend


Sal vriende ooit mekaar vergeet
Will friends ever forget each other


Al moet ons nou weer skei
Even if we have to separate now


Verbind deur al die lief en leed
Connected by all the love and hardship


In tye lank verby
From times long gone




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christoph Kotze

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