Jacobus Frederik Jersich, also known as Ray Dylan is a musician from Odenda… Read Full Bio ↴Jacobus Frederik Jersich, also known as Ray Dylan is a musician from Odendaalsrus,a small town in South Africa.Dylan is a singer in South Africa and most of his songs is in his native language, Afrikaans, but some is in English. In fact, his debut album was called "New Kid in Town."

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.

Die Lekker Ou Wals
Ray Dylan Lyrics

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Al moet ek daarvoor betaal
Ek gaan kom om jou te haal
Ek wil in jou oë kyk dan wals ons
Die lekker die lekker ou wals

Hou vas moenie los
Hou vas moenie los
Almal sing hey boetie-boetie hou boetie-boetie hey boetie-boetie hou

Hou vas dan wals ons weer

Een twee drie vier vyf ses kom ons wals
Nooi die bure bring die biere
Een twee drie vier vyf ses kom ons wals
Druk haar stywer stywer almal sing nou saam

Hou vas moenie los
Hou vas moenie los
Almal sing hey boetie-boetie hou boetie-boetie hey boetie-boetie hou
Hou vas dan wals ons weer

Al moet ek daarvoor betaal
Ek gaan kom om jou te haal
Ek wil in jou oë kyk dan wals ons
Die lekker die lekker ou wals

Hou vas moenie los
Hou vas moenie los
Almal sing hey boetie-boetie hou boetie-boetie hey boetie-boetie hou
Hou vas dan wals ons weer

Een twee drie vier vyf ses kom ons wals
Nooi die bure bring die biere
Een twee drie vier vyf ses kom ons wals
Druk haar stywer stywer almal sing nou saam

Hou vas moenie los
Hou vas moenie los

Almal sing hey boetie-boetie hou boetie-boetie hey boetie-boetie hou
Hou vas dan wals ons weer

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ray Dylan's song "Die Lekker Ou Wals" are about the nostalgia of dancing the waltz with a loved one. The singer expresses his desire to pay any price to be with his partner and look into her eyes while they dance the "lekker ou wals". The chorus urges the listener to hold their partner tight and not let go while they dance the waltz. The song encourages a sense of community as well, with the repetition of "hey boetie-boetie hou" and the invitation to neighbors to bring beer to the party.

The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and sentimentality, with the waltz serving as a symbol for a simpler time when love and intimate human connection were more prominent. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of holding onto those moments and cherishing them. The song is a celebration of love, community, and tradition.

Overall, "Die Lekker Ou Wals" is a feel-good song that transports the listener to memories of love, joy, and happiness through the nostalgic waltz.

Line by Line Meaning

Al moet ek daarvoor betaal
Even if I have to pay for it

Ek gaan kom om jou te haal
I will come to pick you up

Ek wil in jou oë kyk dan wals ons
I want to look into your eyes as we dance

Die lekker die lekker ou wals
The delicious, old-school waltz

Hou vas moenie los
Hold on, don't let go

Almal sing hey boetie-boetie hou boetie-boetie hey boetie-boetie hou
Everyone sings, 'Hold on brother, hold on'

Hou vas dan wals ons weer
Hold on and then we'll dance again

Een twee drie vier vyf ses kom ons wals
One, two, three, four, five, six, let's waltz

Nooi die bure bring die biere
Invite the neighbors and bring the beers

Druk haar stywer stywer almal sing nou saam
Hold her tighter, tighter, everyone now sings together