Ray was born on August 15, 1978 in a small town in South Africa and grew up in the North West area of the country.Dylan kicked off his career by performing in clubs and bars, he performed with fellow South African stars in South Africa. Dylan sings a lot of ballads, and incorporates electric guitar into most of his hits.
As Die Wiel Ophou Draai
Ray Dylan Lyrics
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Beloftes almal goed bedoel
Ek weet as ons die seëninge tel
Het ons beker oor gespoel
Jou liefde is sonder grense
Die vlam het nooit verdwyn
Jy is die brug oor my hartseer en pyn
As die wiel ophou draai
En my dae is klaar gesaai sê ek dankie
Vir hierdie oomblik in die son
As die wiel ophou draai
Kinders van ver af waai sê ek dankie
Want dis die beste wat ons kon
Sê ek dankie want dis die beste wat ons kon
So onthou die goeie dae
Die ander is lankal vergeet
Hierdie liedjie vir jou om jammer te sê
Jammer vir al die leed
Koester hierdie oomblik vir ewig
Goeie vriend deur tye duk en dun
Elke merk aan my gesig is aan ‘n man goed geseënd
Want jy dra my al het almal my vergeet
As die wiel ophou draai
En my dae is klaar gesaai sê ek dankie
Vir hierdie oomblik in die son
As die wiel ophou draai
Kinders van ver af waai sê ek dankie
Want dis die beste wat ons kon
Sê ek dankie want dis die beste wat ons kon
As die wiel ophou draai
En my dae is klaar gesaai sê ek dankie
Vir hierdie oomblik in die son
En as die wiel ophou draai
Kinders van ver af waai sê ek dankie
Want dis die beste wat ons kon
Ja sê ek dankie want dis die beste wat ons kon
The lyrics to Ray Dylan's song "As Die Wiel Ophou Draai" speak about gratitude and appreciation for the good moments in life, even in the face of difficulties and challenges. The song begins by acknowledging the abundance of dreams and wishes, along with well-intentioned promises. The singer recognizes that counting blessings has overflowed their cup, emphasizing the importance of gratitude.
The lyrics then express limitless love that has never faded away, serving as a bridge over heartache and pain. The singer expresses gratitude for a life filled with such love. The chorus repeats the phrase "As die wiel ophou draai" (If the wheel stops turning), which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the moments in life when everything seems to come to a halt. However, even in those moments, the lyrics acknowledge the beauty found in that particular moment under the sun. The singer extends gratitude for the best that they could have possibly experienced, represented by children blowing in from afar.
The verses continue by urging the listener to remember the good days, letting go of the ones long forgotten. The song becomes an apology for any suffering caused, offering consolation through the lyrics. The singer encourages the listener to cherish this moment forever, thanking a good friend who has been there through thick and thin. The marks on the singer's face are seen as blessings from this friend who has carried them, even when others have forgotten.
Overall, "As Die Wiel Ophou Draai" is a song about finding gratitude in the midst of life's ups and downs, appreciating the love and moments that make life meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Soveel drome soveel wense
There are many dreams, many desires
Beloftes almal goed bedoel
Promises, all meant with good intentions
Ek weet as ons die seëninge tel
I know that if we count our blessings
Het ons beker oor gespoel
Our cup overflows
Jou liefde is sonder grense
Your love knows no boundaries
Die vlam het nooit verdwyn
The flame never disappeared
Jy is die brug oor my hartseer en pyn
You are the bridge over my sadness and pain
Sê ek dankie vir ‘n lewe so vol
I say thank you for a life so full
As die wiel ophou draai
If the wheel stops turning
En my dae is klaar gesaai sê ek dankie
And my days are finished, I say thank you
Vir hierdie oomblik in die son
For this moment in the sun
Kinders van ver af waai sê ek dankie
Children from afar wave, I say thank you
Want dis die beste wat ons kon
Because it's the best we could
So onthou die goeie dae
So remember the good days
Die ander is lankal vergeet
The others have long been forgotten
Hierdie liedjie vir jou om jammer te sê
This song, to apologize to you
Jammer vir al die leed
Sorry for all the pain
Koester hierdie oomblik vir ewig
Treasure this moment forever
Goeie vriend deur tye duk en dun
Good friend through thick and thin
Elke merk aan my gesig is aan ‘n man goed geseënd
Every mark on my face is a man blessed
Want jy dra my al het almal my vergeet
Because you carry me, even when everyone has forgotten me
En as die wiel ophou draai
And if the wheel stops turning
Ja sê ek dankie want dis die beste wat ons kon
Yes, I say thank you because it's the best we could
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