Da Vat Hy
Jay feat. Lianie May Lyrics
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Maak hom mooi, maak hom sag, maak hom mak, maak hom joune
Da vat hy
My bokkie, da vat hy
Vleisie op die kole, broodjie in die oond
Was die tyd van ons lewe, 'n aand om te onthou
Da vat hy
Niks fout met 'n 3 liter Ford,
2 liter coke, 1 brandewyn-lyfie met haar rokkie kort
Dis besigheid voor, en partytjie van agter
Gooi hom in die son, dat hy 'revvs' optel
Da vat hy, da vat hy
Want 'n warm patat, laat die skote klap
Da vat hy, da vat hy
Ons druk die speakers tot dit bewe
Want dis mos hoe ons lewe
Da vat hy
Oo, my bokkie, da vat hy
Donkiejare laas het die speakers so geraas
Ons het gedans, het gelag, het geparty dat dit bars
Da vat hy
Mm, my bokkie, da vat hy
Met jou hier langs my sy, wou ek niemand anders vry
Ons het gejol, gebaklei, het 'n Caberolet gery
Da vat hy
Oo, my bokkie, da vat hy
Niks fout met 'n 3 liter Ford,
2 liter coke, 1 brandewyn-lyfie met haar rokkie kort
Dis besigheid voor, en partytjie van agter
Gooi hom in die son, dat hy 'revvs' optel
Da vat hy, da vat hy
Want 'n warm patat, laat die skote klap
Da vat hy, da vat hy
Ons druk die speakers tot dit bewe
Want dis mos hoe ons lewe
Da vat hy
Oo, my bokkie, da vat hy
Los jou houding by die huis, en ek kry jou op die dansvloer
Ek het lewe in my lyf, en ek dans dan net vir jou
Gooi hom in die son, dat hy 'revvs' optel
Da vat hy, da vat hy
Want 'n warm patat, laat die skote klap
Da vat hy, da vat hy
Ons druk die speakers tot dit bewe
Want dis mos hoe ons lewe
Da vat hy
Oo, my bokkie, da vat hy
Oo, my bokkie, da vat hy
Oo, my bokkie, da vat hy
The song 'Da Vat Hy' by Jay feat. Lianie May is an upbeat and lively Afrikaans track that tells the story of a party-loving couple who are living life to the fullest. The lyrics are filled with euphemisms and slang that makes the meaning of the song difficult to grasp. The lyrics start with 'Arm maar gelukkig, ons vat hom by die horings,' which means that despite not having much material wealth, the couple is content with their lives and is ready to seize every opportunity. The phrase 'Da vat hy' is repeated throughout the song, and it loosely translates to 'let's do this.'
The couple enjoys a delicious barbecue with bread and even mentions having a 3-liter Ford car, a pack of 2-liter Coke, and a bottle of brandy. They dance and party to music so loud that the singers almost burst. The song also references a warm patat, which is slang for a woman who is sexually attractive and can get men into trouble. The final verses of the song highlight the couple's love for each other and how they enjoy each other's company. Overall, the lyrics showcase the couple's carefree attitude towards life and their love for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Arm maar gelukkig, ons vat hom by die horings
We may not have a lot, but we are happy in our own way, we take life by the horns and make the most of it.
Maak hom mooi, maak hom sag, maak hom mak, maak hom joune
We work to improve ourselves and others around us, to make them kinder, gentler, and more understanding, a reflection of ourselves.
Da vat hy
That's what we want, that's what we're after.
My bokkie, da vat hy
My love, that's what we're after.
Vleisie op die kole, broodjie in die oond
We enjoy simple things, like cooking meat on the grill and making sandwiches in the oven.
Was die tyd van ons lewe, 'n aand om te onthou
Those were the best times of our lives, a night we'll remember forever.
Niks fout met 'n 3 liter Ford, 2 liter coke, 1 brandewyn-lyfie met haar rokkie kort
There's nothing wrong with having a basic car, a couple of soft drinks, and a girl in a short dress with a bit of brandy.
Dis besigheid voor, en partytjie van agter
Life is all business in the front, and a party in the back.
Gooi hom in die son, dat hy 'revvs' optel
We take risks and chances in life, throw caution to the wind, and rev the engine to see how far it will take us.
Want 'n warm patat, laat die skote klap
Because a warm potato is a good thing, and when we're having fun, the good times keep on coming.
Ons druk die speakers tot dit bewe
We push the limits, live life to its fullest, and enjoy the music and sound that life has to offer.
Oo, my bokkie, da vat hy
Oh my love, that's what we're after.
Donkiejare laas het die speakers so geraas
It's been a long time since the singers have been this loud and raucous.
Ons het gedans, het gelag, het geparty dat dit bars
We danced, laughed, and partied until we couldn't take it anymore.
Met jou hier langs my sy, wou ek niemand anders vry
With you by my side, I don't want anyone else.
Ons het gejol, gebaklei, het 'n Caberolet gery
We had fun, we fought, we drove a Caberolet.
Los jou houding by die huis, en ek kry jou op die dansvloer
Let go of your worries at home, and I'll meet you on the dance floor.
Ek het lewe in my lyf, en ek dans dan net vir jou
I'm full of life, and I dance just for you.
Writer(s): Christoph Kotze
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