Juanita du Plessis (nee Naude) is a famous South African singer, born on 26… Read Full Bio ↴Juanita du Plessis (nee Naude) is a famous South African singer, born on 26 April 1972 in Windhoek, Namibia. She became known for her big hit “Ska-Rumba”.

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.

In Die Hemel
Juanita du Plessis Lyrics

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Ek weet jy wonder soms
Hoekom dinge moet gebeur
En ek weet jy't baie vrae
En jou hart is baie seer
Ek weet my plek is leeg langs jou
Ek sal altyd by jou wees
As jy na my verlang
Onthou

Ek is by jou in die gees

My tyd op aarde is verby
My lewe was afgemeet
En ek weet jy moet agterbly
Maar ek sal jou
Nooit vergeet

Ek is nou in die Hemel
En ek wil nêrens anders wees nie
Want hier is ek gelukkig
Hier kry ek nooit meer seer nie

Ek is nou in die Hemel
En my hart is daar by jou
Nou is ek die engel
Wat sy vlerke om jou hou

Ek sien jou trane elke dag
Ek wens
Ek kon dit afdroog
Ek wil nie hê jy moet huil nie, kyk
Ek is daar in die reënboog
Hier sal ek altyd wag vir jou
Hier in ons Hemelhuis
Ek hoop jy volg die regte pad
Tot hier by die kruis

My tyd op aarde is verby
My lewe was afgemeet
En ek weet jy moet agterbly
Maar ek sal jou
Nooit vergeet

Ek is nou in die Hemel
En ek wil nêrens anders wees nie
Want hier is ek gelukkig
Hier kry ek nooit meer seer nie

Ek is nou in die Hemel
En my hart is daar by jou
Nou is ek die engel
Wat sy vlerke om jou hou

Nou is ek die engel
Wat sy vlerke om jou hou

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Juanita du Plessis's song In Die Hemel express the emotions of a departed loved one comforting and reassuring the person left behind that they are still present in spirit. The lyrics speak to the pain and confusion that those left behind feel, and how difficult it is to understand why things happen the way they do. The singer acknowledges the hurt and the questions that may remain, but assures the person they love that they will always be there in spirit, and they always will be one thought and one prayer away.

The chorus reassures the listener that the singer has found peace in the afterlife and is happy where they are. They want their loved one to know that they are still watching over them and wishing they could alleviate their pain. The singer offers solace and advises their loved one to follow the right path to ensure that they will be reunited one day.

The song In Die Hemel is a deeply emotional ballad that deals with themes of love, loss, grief, and hope. It gives voice to feelings of longing and pain, while also celebrating the power of eternal love and the belief in the afterlife. Its message of comfort and hope resonates with many people who find themselves coping with loss.

Line by Line Meaning

Ek weet jy wonder soms
I know you often wonder

Hoekom dinge moet gebeur
Why things have to happen

En ek weet jy't baie vrae
And I know you have many questions

En jou hart is baie seer
And your heart is very sore

Ek weet my plek is leeg langs jou
I know my place is empty beside you

Ek sal altyd by jou wees
I will always be with you

As jy na my verlang
If you long for me

Onthou
Remember

Ek is by jou in die gees
I am with you in spirit

My tyd op aarde is verby
My time on earth is over

My lewe was afgemeet
My life was measured