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.

Vat My Hand
Ray Dylan Lyrics

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Kom vat my hand
Vat my weg van hier af ver van hier vat my siel
Ek wil nie meer sonder jou my lewe deel
Kom vat my hand

Kom tel my op
Langs ‘n droë grondpad waar ek lankal staan en wag
Vir ‘n mens soos jy wat my beter kan verstaan

Kom tel my op

Gaan wys my ‘n wêreld van water en van somersand
Gaan wys my hoe wareliefde in ‘n hart kan brand
En wys my hoe dit lyk daar aan die anderkant
Kom wys my hoe om ‘n koning te wees in jou eie land
Aan die anderkant

Bring my dan terug
Na die waarheid toe om te sien en te verstaan
Niks is ooit verniet in die lewe wat om ons aangaan
Bring my dan terug

Ek sal lig gee
Oor ons liefde in ‘n oorlog keer op keer
Jou beskerm teen die vyand niks sal met jou gebeur
Niks sal gebeur

Gaan wys my ‘n wêreld van water en van somersand
Gaan wys my hoe wareliefde in ‘n hart kan brand
En wys my hoe dit lyk daar aan die anderkant
Kom wys my hoe om ‘n koning te wees in jou eie land
Aan die anderkant (Aan die anderkant)

Donker waterstrome stukkende glas van drome
Maar ek’s bereid om weer ‘n kans te vat

Gaan wys my ‘n wêreld van water en van somersand
Gaan wys my hoe wareliefde in ‘n hart kan brand
En wys my hoe dit lyk daar aan die anderkant
Kom wys my hoe om ‘n koning te wees in jou eie land
Aan die anderkant

Aan die anderkant
Aan die anderkant

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ray Dylan's song "Vat My Hand" speak of a desire for a companion to lead the way for the singer towards a better life, free from the hardships and struggles of the current one. The repeated plea for the person to take his hand can be seen as a metaphor for the singer’s need for support and guidance from someone whose understanding and empathy he recognizes as superior to his own. The lines "Gaan wys my ‘n wêreld van water en van somersand / Gaan wys my hoe wareliefde in ‘n hart kan brand / En wys my hoe dit lyk daar aan die anderkant" suggests the singer's longing for an idyllic world filled with love that he has yet to experience, and that he entrusts his companion to be his guide in achieving such a world.

The song also contains an assurance of the singer's unwavering commitment to the relationship, despite the trials and tribulations that may come their way. The lines "Ek sal lig gee / Oor ons liefde in ‘n oorlog keer op keer / Jou beskerm teen die vyand niks sal met jou gebeur / Niks sal gebeur" suggest that the singer will tirelessly fight for the relationship and protect his partner from any harm, emphasizing the depth of his love and devotion.

Overall, "Vat My Hand" portrays the singer's desire for a companion to help guide him towards a better life and love, with an assurance of dedication and protection to the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Kom vat my hand
Take my hand and lead me away from here, far from here. Take my soul. I don't want to live without you anymore. So, please take me with you.

Kom tel my op
Come and pick me up from this dry ground where I stood and waited for someone like you who can understand me better. So please pick me up.

Gaan wys my ‘n wêreld van water en van somersand
Show me a world of water and summer sand. Show me how true love can burn in a heart. Show me how it looks on the other side. Show me how to be a king in your own land. On the other side.

Bring my dan terug
Bring me back to the truth, to see and understand that nothing is ever wasted in life that goes on around us. So, please bring me back.

Ek sal lig gee
I will fight for our love, again and again, in a war. I'll protect you from the enemy. Nothing will happen to you. Nothing will happen.

Donker waterstrome stukkende glas van drome
Dark water streams, broken glass of dreams. But, I am ready to take another chance.

Aan die anderkant
On the other side.

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