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.

Sweef Soos 'n Arend
Juanita du Plessis Lyrics

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Sag, sag blink jou oë
Uit jou gesig
Gloei liefdeslig
Knus
Knus in my arms
Heilig
Veilig
Warm

Ek het jou nodig
Hier by my heeldag
Die wêreld oorbodig
Ons twee 'n taakmag
Niks kan ons keer
Hy's in beheer
Hy's ons liedsman
Stuurman
Weerman

Sweef soos 'n arend
Want Sy liefde dra ons so hoog
Hoog bo die son
Sweef soos 'n arend
So vêr soos die wind waai my lief
In die Here se krag

Sprei
Sprei maar jou vlerke
Daar's steeds 'n band
Van hand na hand
Maak, maak my jou toevlug
Roep my
Soek my
Spoedig

Saam is ons alles
Leef ons uitbundig
In dit wat bedoel is
Gee ons ons beste
Niks kan ons keer
Want Hy's in beheer
Hy's ons leidsman
Stuurman
Weerman

Sweef soos 'n arend
Want Sy liefde dra ons so hoog
Hoog bo die son
Sweef soos 'n arend
So vêr soos die wind waai my lief
In die Here se krag

Sweef soos 'n arend
Want Sy liefde dra ons so hoog
Hoog bo die son
Sweef soos 'n arend

So vêr soos die wind waai my lief
In die Here se krag

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweef Soos 'n Arend" by Juanita du Plessis is a beautiful and uplifting love song that speaks of the deep and unbreakable bond between two people who rely on each other for comfort, security and love. The soft, gentle and soothing melody of the song perfectly complements the tender and emotional lyrics.

The singer expresses her need for her partner's presence in her life, emphasizing how much she depends on him to get through her days. She feels safe and secure in his arms, and nothing can stop them because they are guided by a higher power, the "liedsman, stuurman, en weerman" (the leader, the captain, and the weatherman).

The repeated refrain of "sweef soos 'n arend" (soar like an eagle) is a metaphor for rising above the challenges and difficulties of life, guided by the power of love and faith in the Lord. The song encourages the listener to trust in this higher power and to be true to their hearts and feelings. The repeated emphasis on the importance of the couple's bond, the goodness of their love, and the power of faith adds a spiritual dimension to the song, elevating it above a typical love song.

Line by Line Meaning

Sag, sag blink jou oë
Softly, softly blink your eyes

Uit jou gesig
From your face

Gloei liefdeslig
Glowing light of love

Knus
Cozy

Knus in my arms
Cozy in my arms

Heilig
Holy

Veilig
Safe

Warm
Warm

Ek het jou nodig
I need you

Hier by my heeldag
Here with me all day

Die wêreld oorbodig
The world is unnecessary