Sit Die Lig Aan
Nicholis Louw Lyrics

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Wil jy gaan wegkruip
In die donker
Dit is nag en niemand sal ons vang
Gesteelde vrugte
Is mos lekker
Waar kom jy vandaan?

In die donker sien jy niks nie

Kruip jy weg of staan ek reg voor jou?
Wil jy speel of is jy bang
Die donker gaan ons vang?

Sit die lig aan ek voel jy maak my knieë lam
Sit die lig aan kom soen my oppie wang
Sit die lig aan want gogga maak vir baba bang
Ek gaan jou vang sommer want ek kan

Sit die lig aan ek voel jy maak my knieë lam
Sit die lig aan kom soen my oppie wang
Sit die lig aan want gogga maak vir baba bang
Ek gaan jou vang sommer want ek kan (Sommer want ek kan, sommer want ek kan)

Jy steel my hart hier
In die donker
Sit die lig aan en kom steel hom weer
As jy net vra
Sal ek jou gee
Wat jou hart begeer

As ek in jou oë kyk dan
Raak my hele lewe deurmekaar
In die donker voel ek beter
Hoop ek kry jou daar

Sit die lig aan ek voel jy maak my knieë lam
Sit die lig aan kom soen my oppie wang
Sit die lig aan want gogga maak vir baba bang
Ek gaan jou vang sommer want ek kan

Sit die lig aan ek voel jy maak my knieë lam
Sit die lig aan kom soen my oppie wang
Sit die lig aan want gogga maak vir baba bang
Ek gaan jou vang sommer want ek kan

Sal jy
Sal jy by my bly?
Jy hoort hier aan my sy
Sien jy ons liefde gloei?
Jy's my lig in die donker

Sit die lig aan ek voel jy maak my knieë lam
Sit die lig aan kom soen my oppie wang
Sit die lig aan want gogga maak vir baba bang
Ek gaan jou vang sommer want ek kan

Sit die lig aan ek voel jy maak my knieë lam
Sit die lig aan kom soen my oppie wang

Sit die lig aan want gogga maak vir baba bang
Ek gaan jou vang sommer want ek kan

Overall Meaning

The song "Sit Die Lig Aan" by Nicholis Louw is a love song that explores the theme of darkness. In the first verse, the singer invites his love interest to hide with him in the dark where they can't be seen or caught. He asks the listener if they want to play or if they are afraid of the darkness that might capture them. The chorus repeats the line "Sit die lig aan" which translates to "turn on the light," indicating that the singer wants to see his partner and feel a connection with them.

The second verse continues with the theme of darkness as the singer talks about how his heart was stolen in the dark and how he wants his partner to steal it back. He speaks of the power of looking into their eyes and how it makes his whole life fall apart. The chorus repeats, with the singer expressing how his partner makes his knees weak and how he wants to be kissed by them. The song ends with the singer asking his partner to stay with him and whether he can see their love shining.

The song uses darkness as a metaphor for intimacy and vulnerability. The singer wants to connect with their partner on a deep level and see them clearly. The repetition of "Sit die lig aan" emphasizes the importance of turning on the light, both literally and figuratively, to establish a connection and have a meaningful relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Wil jy gaan wegkruip
Do you want to hide away?

In die donker
In the darkness

Dit is nag en niemand sal ons vang
It's night and no one will catch us

Gesteelde vrugte
Stolen fruit

Is mos lekker
It's tasty, after all

Waar kom jy vandaan?
Where do you come from?

In die donker sien jy niks nie
In the darkness, you can't see anything

Kruip jy weg of staan ek reg voor jou?
Are you hiding or am I standing in front of you?

Wil jy speel of is jy bang
Do you want to play or are you scared?

Die donker gaan ons vang?
Will the darkness catch us?

Sit die lig aan ek voel jy maak my knieë lam
Turn on the light, I feel weak in the knees when I'm near you