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.

Hier's ons nou
Ray Dylan Lyrics

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My meisie’t gebel
Sy sê dis verby
Ek moes my bankbestuurder smeek om ‘n paar sente te kry

Waar gaan ek krag kry?
Of net ‘n lig in die nag
Gelukkig het ek goeie vriende om my hierdeur te dra

Hier’s ons nou
Hier’s ons nou
Deur die soet en die sout van die lewe bly ons vriende onthou

Hier’s ons nou
Hier’s ons nou
Deur die dik en die dun van die lewe bly ons vriende onthou

My kar is gestamp
My foon is gesteel
My buurvrou was gister so bitter ek raas weer teveel

Die swembad’s gekraak
My hond het weggeraak
Maar gelukkig het ek goeie vriende om my hierdeur te dra

Hier’s ons nou
Hier’s ons nou
Deur die soet en die sout van die lewe bly ons vriende onthou

Hier’s ons nou
Hier’s ons nou
Deur die dik en die dun van die lewe bly ons vriende onthou

Hier’s ons nou
Hier’s ons nou
Deur die soet en die sout van die lewe bly ons vriende onthou

Hier’s ons nou
Hier’s ons nou
Deur die dik en die dun van die lewe bly ons vriende onthou

Hier’s ons nou
Hier’s ons nou

Deur die soet en die sout van die lewe bly ons vriende onthou
Deur die dik en die dun van die lewe bly ons vriende onthou

Overall Meaning

The song "Hier's ons nou" by Ray Dylan speaks about the challenges and trials of life, and how our true friends remain with us through thick and thin. The lyrics begin with the singer's girlfriend breaking up with him, leaving him emotionally and financially drained. He has to struggle to make ends meet and depend on his friends' support to get through it all. The stanza "Waar gaan ek krag kry? Of net ‘n lig in die nag" perfectly captures the helplessness and confusion that one feels during tough times.

The second verse talks about more issues that the singer has to face, such as his car being damaged and his phone being stolen. Despite these challenges, he realizes that he has good friends who are with him no matter what. The chorus repeats the phrase "Hier's ons nou" which translates to "here we are now", highlighting the importance of holding on to friendships and standing together through life's ups and downs.

The lyrics are simple but powerful, and Ray Dylan's emotive voice perfectly expresses the theme of the song. "Hier's ons nou" reminds us to cherish the people in our lives who have stood by us through challenging times.

Line by Line Meaning

My meisie’t gebel
My girlfriend called me

Sy sê dis verby
She says it’s over

Ek moes my bankbestuurder smeek om ‘n paar sente te kry
I had to beg my banker for some cents

Waar gaan ek krag kry?
Where will I find strength?

Of net ‘n lig in die nag
Or just a light in the night

Gelukkig het ek goeie vriende om my hierdeur te dra
Luckily I have good friends to carry me through this

Hier’s ons nou
Here we are now

Deur die soet en die sout van die lewe bly ons vriende onthou
Through the good and the bad times of life, our friends remain remembered

My kar is gestamp
My car was hit

My foon is gesteel
My phone was stolen

My buurvrou was gister so bitter ek raas weer teveel
My neighbor was so bitter yesterday, I am raging too much