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.
Cleopatra
Ray Dylan Lyrics
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Al was ek somtyds bang,
Het ek my man gestaan
Partykeer het ek Bloed gesweet
Maar nou is als in plek,
My lewe is perfek.
Maar soos Adam en Eva, Simson, Delillah
Kan versoeking n man laat lei
Gaan jy my nog onder kry.
Niemand kan vir my verlei nie
Nie soos jy nie, My Cleopatra.
Jys in beheer
Oor n man wat begeer
Niemand kan vir my laat voel nie
Nie soos nou nie, My Cleopatra
Ek gee my oor
Wie gaan wen, wie verloor
Cleopatra jy
Gaan my nog onderkry
En soos n rots wat sal bly staan
Soos n skip se anker in die oseaan
Ek het alleen geluk gevind
Daar was nie kettings, wat my hande vas kon bind
Maar soos Adam en Eva, Simson, Delilah
Kan versoeking n Man laat lei
Met jou bloedrooi lippe, verbode vrugte
Gaan jy my nog onderkry
Niemand kan vir my verlei nie,
Nie soos jy nie, My Cleopatra
Jys in beheer
Oor n Man wat begeer
Niemand kan vir my laat voel nie
Nie soos nou nie, My Cleopatra
Ek gee my oor
Wie gaan wen, wie verloor
Cleopatra jy
Gaan my nog onderkry
Maar vir jou sal ek op my kniee val
Ek sal smeek vir meer,
My laaste hartklop is net joune
Maar vir jou sal ek op my hande dra
As jy my net vra
Ek sal veg vir jou, tot aan die einde
Niemand kan vir my verlei nie
Nie soos jy nie, My Cleopatra
Jys in beheer
Oor n man wat begeer
Niemand kan vir my laat voel nie
Nie soos nou nie, My Cleopatra
Ek gee my oor
Wie gaan wen, wie verloor
Cleopatra jy
Cleopatra jy
Gaan my nog onderkry.
The lyrics to Ray Dylan's song "Cleopatra" describe a man's intense attraction and temptation to a woman. Even though he has fought to be where he is, he is still vulnerable to the power of her seduction. The lyrics reference various biblical and historical characters who fell to temptation, such as Adam and Eve, Samson and Delilah, and the titular Cleopatra.
The man acknowledges that he is under Cleopatra's control, and that nobody else could tempt and seduce him in the same way. He is willing to submit to her and fight for her, even if it means his own downfall. The imagery in the lyrics also highlights the strength of the man's feelings, comparing him to a rock or an anchor that will not falter. Overall, the lyrics explore the theme of the power of seduction and how it can overwhelm even the strongest-willed individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Ek het baklei om hier te wees
I've struggled to get where I am now
Al was ek somtyds bang
Even though I was scared at times
Het ek my man gestaan
I stood my ground
Partykeer het ek Bloed gesweet
Sometimes it was a tough fight
Maar nou is als in plek
But now everything is falling into place
My lewe is perfek.
My life is perfect
Maar soos Adam en Eva, Simson, Delillah
But like Adam and Eve, Samson and Delilah
Kan versoeking n man laat lei
Temptation can lead a man astray
Met jou bloedrooi lippe, verbode vrugte
With your red lips, forbidden fruit
Gaan jy my nog onder kry.
You will still conquer me
Niemand kan vir my verlei nie
No one can seduce me
Nie soos jy nie, My Cleopatra.
Not like you, my Cleopatra
Jys in beheer
You are in control
Oor n man wat begeer
Of a man who desires you
Niemand kan vir my laat voel nie
No one can make me feel
Nie soos nou nie, My Cleopatra
Not like you, my Cleopatra
Ek gee my oor
I surrender
Wie gaan wen, wie verloor
Who will win, who will lose
Cleopatra jy
Cleopatra, it is you
Gaan my nog onderkry.
Who will still conquer me
En soos n rots wat sal bly staan
And like a rock that will remain
Soos n skip se anker in die oseaan
Like a ship's anchor in the ocean
Ek het alleen geluk gevind
I have found happiness alone
Daar was nie kettings, wat my hande vas kon bind
There were no chains to bind my hands
Maar vir jou sal ek op my kniee val
But for you, I will fall on my knees
Ek sal smeek vir meer,
I will beg for more
My laaste hartklop is net joune
My last heartbeat is only yours
Maar vir jou sal ek op my hande dra
But for you, I will carry on my hands
As jy my net vra
If you just ask me
Ek sal veg vir jou, tot aan die einde
I will fight for you, until the end
Cleopatra jy
Cleopatra, it is you
Gaan my nog onderkry.
Who will still conquer me
Contributed by Caroline A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sharlene Erasmus
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Hou daarvan
Jaco de Jager
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What was the original song before it was perfectly converted to afrikaans?