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.
Why me lord
Juanita du Plessis Lyrics
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To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known
Tell me, Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth lovin' you or the kindness you've
shown
Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in your hands
Try me, Lord, if you think there's a way
I can try to repay all I've taken from you
Maybe Lord I can show someone else
What I've been through myself, on my way back to
you
Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
But now that I know that I needed you so
Help me Jesus my soul's in your hand
Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
But now that I know that I've needed you so
Help me Jesus my soul's in your hand
Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
The song "Why me Lord" by Juanita du Plessis is a heartfelt prayer of gratitude, remorse, and repentance. The song starts with the lines, "Why me Lord what have I ever done, To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known." Here, the singer is expressing her confusion about why God has blessed her so much. She feels unworthy of all the good things that have come her way and wonders what she has done to deserve such blessings.
The second verse, "Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so, Help me Jesus, I know what I am," shows the singer's remorse for squandering the blessings she has received. She acknowledges that she has made mistakes and admits that she is not perfect. However, she also recognizes that she needs Jesus' help to overcome her shortcomings, and her soul is in His hands.
The third verse, "Try me, Lord, if you think there's a way, I can try to repay all I've taken from you," shows the singer's willingness to make amends for her mistakes. She wants to serve God and use her experiences to help others who may be going through similar struggles.
Overall, the song is a humble and honest prayer that expresses deep gratitude, remorse, and repentance. The singer acknowledges her unworthiness of God's blessings, repents for her past mistakes, and seeks His help to become a better person.
Line by Line Meaning
Why me Lord what have I ever done
Lord, why have you blessed me with so many pleasures despite my inequities?
To deserve even one of the pleasures I've known
I acknowledge that I do not deserve the many blessings you have bestowed upon me.
Tell me, Lord, what did I ever do
Please reveal to me what I have done to deserve your unending love and kindness.
That was worth lovin' you or the kindness you've shown
I understand that I could never do anything to merit your love and grace.
Lord help me, Jesus, I've wasted it so
I confess that I have squandered the blessings you have given me.
Help me Jesus I know what I am
I acknowledge my shortcomings and weaknesses.
But now that I know that I've needed you so
I realize how much I truly need you and your guidance.
Help me, Jesus, my soul's in your hands
I ask for your help in guiding me towards a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
Try me, Lord, if you think there's a way
Please test me, God, to see if there is any way I can repay you for all that you have done for me.
I can try to repay all I've taken from you
I will make an effort to make restitution for my past wrongs and shortcomings.
Maybe Lord I can show someone else
Perhaps I can use my own experiences to help someone else in need.
What I've been through myself, on my way back to you
I can use my own struggles and journey towards redemption to inspire others on their own path to salvation.
Jesus, my soul's in your hand.
I surrender my soul to you, Lord, and trust in your unfailing guidance and mercy.
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