Trots Afrikaans
Jay Lyrics

The lyrics to Jay's song Trots Afrikaans speak to the pride and joy that comes with being a South African who embraces their culture and heritage. The opening lines "Kyk in my oë, lees my gedagtes / Ek weet dis vuil, maar jy's so pragtig" translate to "Look into my eyes, read my thoughts / I know it's dirty, but you're so beautiful." This suggests that although the singer acknowledges the flaws and complexities of their culture, they still find it beautiful and worth celebrating.

The chorus encourages listeners to embrace the diversity of other cultures ("Soen frans, eet Italiaans / Kuier soos die Iere, ignoreer die bure / Flirt Spaans, raas Amerikaans / Dans Braziliaans maar bly trots Afrikaans") while also remaining proud of their own heritage. The line "daar's net een soos ekke, local is mos lekker" translates to "there's only one like me, local is always lekker," emphasizing the uniqueness and importance of their own culture.

The verses also include imagery that highlights different aspects of South African culture, such as "potjie beesstert" (a traditional stew), "die rugbyveld" (a popular sport in South Africa), and "nat koeksuster" (a fried pastry). These references demonstrate the richness and diversity of South African culture and why it is worth celebrating and taking pride in.