Juanita married Herman (Doepie) du Plessis and they have three children: Ruan, Mario and Franja (the last two are twins). Her brother, Peter Naudé is also a singer in his own right.
Her singing career began in 1998 with her debut album "Juanita. That year she won the CMA (Country Music Association in Namibia) awards as best singer, best songwriter and the Association's Award for outstanding achievement.
The total sales to date of all her albums sum up to 1.35 million. In 2010 she received a SAMA award in the category Best Afrikaans DVD for her 10th Annual Platinum Hits. The DVD contains Juanita du Plessis’s most successful hits over the first 10 years of her singing career.
Altyd Daar
Juanita du Plessis Lyrics
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Moet terugkyk op my lewenspad
Dan sien ek al die draaie
Elke kronkelpad
Die spore van my lewe
Was lankal reeds bepaal
Elke tree vertel 'n ou verhaal
Duidelik raak
Maar deur dit alles Heer het U
Oor my gewaak
En oral in die donker
Het U my weer kom haal
Want U weet
Elke kind kan soms verdwaal
Sonder dat ek weet het U my altyd vasgehou
En sonder dat ek weet het U genade my omvou
Al my lewensdrome het U in U hand bewaar
Liewe Heer
U was nog altyd daar
Ek sien dit in die stille waters
Van die see
Ek sien dit in 'n kind se oë
Sy eerste tree
Hoe kan die wat nie wil glo
In ongeloof bly staar
Liewe Heer
Want U was nog altyd daar
Sonder dat ek weet het U my altyd vasgehou
En sonder dat ek weet het U genade my omvou
Al my lewensdrome
Het U in U hand bewaar
Liewe Heer
U was nog altyd daar
Sonder dat ek weet het U my altyd vasgehou
En sonder dat ek weet het U genade my omvou
Al my lewensdrome
Het U in U hand bewaar
Liewe Heer
U was nog altyd daar
Nou weet ek meer as ooit
Daar is niks meer om te vrees
Liewe Heer
U sal altyd by my wees
Liewe Heer
U sal altyd by my wees
The song "Altyd Daar" by Juanita du Plessis is a heartfelt expression of gratitude to God for always being present in the singer's journey of life. The lyrics reflect the singer's reflection on the ups and downs, twists and turns, and joys and sorrows of her life's journey. She acknowledges that every step she has taken so far has been pre-determined and that every turn and bend in the road led her to where she is today. She also admits that there were moments when she felt lost and uncertain, but God never let her wander too far away, always there to guide her back on track.
The singer further reflects on the many occasions when she felt the presence of God in her life, sometimes in small and subtle ways, and at other times in profound and awe-inspiring moments. She acknowledges that God's grace has always surrounded her, even when she was unaware of it, and that her dreams and hopes were safely kept in God's hands. She reassures herself that with God by her side, there is nothing to fear, and she can face every new challenge and adventure with confidence and assurance.
The overall message of the song is one of hope, trust, and faith in God's unfailing love and support. It inspires listeners to look back on their own journeys and see how far they have come, and to acknowledge the hand of God in every step of the way. It reminds us that, no matter how hard the road may seem, we are never alone, and that God is always there to guide and protect us through every twist and turn, even when we are unaware of it.
Line by Line Meaning
As ek vandag
Looking back on my life's journey, if I had to do it all over again
Moet terugkyk op my lewenspad
Turning around to revisit my life's journey
Dan sien ek al die draaie
I see all the twists and turns
Elke kronkelpad
Every winding road
Die spore van my lewe
The footprints of my life
Was lankal reeds bepaal
Were predetermined long ago
Elke tree vertel 'n ou verhaal
Every step tells an old story
Elke afdraaipaadjie sien ek
I clearly see every fork in the road
Duidelik raak
It becomes evident
Maar deur dit alles Heer het U
But through it all, Lord
Oor my gewaak
You have watched over me
En oral in die donker
And everywhere in the darkness
Het U my weer kom haal
You have come to rescue me
Want U weet
Because You know
Elke kind kan soms verdwaal
Every child can sometimes get lost
Sonder dat ek weet het U my altyd vasgehou
Without me knowing, You have always held onto me
En sonder dat ek weet het U genade my omvou
And without me knowing, Your grace has surrounded me
Al my lewensdrome het U in U hand bewaar
You have kept all my life's dreams in Your hand
Liewe Heer
Dear Lord
U was nog altyd daar
You have always been there
Ek sien dit in die stille waters
I see it in the calm waters
Van die see
Of the sea
Ek sien dit in 'n kind se oë
I see it in a child's eyes
Sy eerste tree
Their first step
Hoe kan die wat nie wil glo
How can those who do not want to believe
In ongeloof bly staar
Continue to stare in disbelief
Want U was nog altyd daar
Because You have always been there
Nou weet ek meer as ooit
Now I know more than ever
Daar is niks meer om te vrees
There is nothing more to fear
Liewe Heer
Dear Lord
U sal altyd by my wees
You will always be with me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Juanita Du Plessis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeanbuelens4442
If today I have to look back on my life path
Then I see all the turns, every winding road
The traces of my life have been determined long ago
Every step tells an old story;
I can see clearly every detour
But through it all Lord You have watched over me
And everywhere in the dark you came and got me back
Because You know every child can get lost sometimes
Without knowing it, You've always held me
And without knowing, Your grace has enveloped me
All my life dreams, You have kept (them) in Your hand
Dear Lord, You've always been there
I see that in the still waters of the sea
I see that in a child's eyes, his first step
How can those who do not want to believe (remain) staring in disbelief?
Dear Lord, because You've always been there
Without knowing it (......) 2 x
Now I know more than ever : there is nothing more to fear
Dear Lord, You will always be with me
Dear Lord, You will always be with me
@klasiesieberhagen4438
Here it is if you still need it😁.
If I today
As ek vandag
Must look back on my life path
Moet terugkyk op my lewenspad
Then I see all the turns
Dan sien ek al die draaie
Every winding road
Elke kronkelpad
The traces of my life
Die spore van my lewe
Was long ago determined
Was lankal reeds bepaal
Every step tells an old story
Elke tree vertel 'n ou verhaal
Every detour I see
Elke afdraaipaadjie sien ek
Get clear
Duidelik raak
But through it all Lord You have
Maar deur dit alles Heer het U
Watched over me
Oor my gewaak
And everywhere in the dark
En oral in die donker
Did you come and get me again?
Het U my weer kom haal
Because You Know
Want U weet
Every child can get lost sometimes
Elke kind kan soms verdwaal
Without knowing it, You always held me
Sonder dat ek weet het U my altyd vasgehou
And without my knowledge Your grace has enveloped me
En sonder dat ek weet het U genade my omvou
All my life dreams You have kept in Your hand
Al my lewensdrome het U in U hand bewaar
Dear Lord
Liewe Heer
You've always been there
U was nog altyd daar
I see it in the still waters
Ek sien dit in die stille waters
From the sea
Van die see
I see it in a child's eyes
Ek sien dit in 'n kind se oë
His first step
Sy eerste tree
How can those who do not want to believe
Hoe kan die wat nie wil glo
Stare in disbelief
In ongeloof bly staar
Dear Lord
Liewe Heer
Because You've always been there
Want U was nog altyd daar
Without knowing it, You always held me
Sonder dat ek weet het U my altyd vasgehou
And without my knowledge Your grace has enveloped me
En sonder dat ek weet het U genade my omvou
All my life dreams
Al my lewensdrome
Have You Preserved in Your Hand
Het U in U hand bewaar
Dear Lord
Liewe Heer
You've always been there
U was nog altyd daar
Without knowing it, You always held me
Sonder dat ek weet het U my altyd vasgehou
And without my knowledge Your grace has enveloped me
En sonder dat ek weet het U genade my omvou
All my life dreams
Al my lewensdrome
Have You Preserved in Your Hand
Het U in U hand bewaar
Dear Lord
Liewe Heer
You've always been there
U was nog altyd daar
Now i know more than ever
Nou weet ek meer as ooit
There is nothing more to fear
Daar is niks meer om te vrees
Dear Lord
Liewe Heer
You will always be with me
U sal altyd by my wees
Dear Lord
Liewe Heer
You will always be with me
U sal altyd by my wees
@Monika0035
Al het ek jare laas die liedjie gehoor , ek onthou nog elke woord ,dis so mooi 💝
@Jabbers1
She sings from her heart. There aren't many singers that can do that! It touches one's emotions! ❤
@ChantalMaarman-gs8nw
Liewe Heer U was nog altyd daar. Amen❤
@elsarandall8764
Hierdie liedjie straal vir my soveel Goddelike liefde uit en gee my sommer weer nuwe krag.......
@lindinahaoses5800
Hierdie liedjie is my en my tweede oudste seun gebid gewees in 2005 en het altyd wonderwerke in onse lewe gedoen en is nog tot nou onse gebid en sal altyd in Jesus se naam Amen hallelujah 🙌
@MultiVeldmuis
Geweldig. Nooit deze zangeres gehoord, ik sta versteld!
@santarautenbach7143
U het my altyd weer kom haal. Dankie Abba Vader vir U groot genade
@altaduplooy4464
dankie juanita...ek love dat j my oggend so heeerlik maak...jy sing pragtag en ek huil somaar.nt omdat jy so mooi lirieke skryf ook.
@ManuelMboene-sz9dk
Canção óptima, grande cantora 🇲🇿♥️🇳🇦🇲🇿♥️🇳🇦
@riogennugurib
Liewe Here U is sal altyd wees vir my... Dankie my Vader🙏