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.

Wat van Nou
Ray Dylan Lyrics

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Ek ry in die pad dis die stof wat so spat
As ek dink aan jou smile en hoe lekker jy vat
Ek wens ek kon my kans oorkry
Ek het lank gewag vir ‘n girl soos jy

Ek het nooit gedink dat jy kan sien
Wat ek regtig voel en hoe ek jou verdien
Jy’t mooi gevra dat ek rigting kry

Dis die pad wat my na jou toe lei

Wat van nou wat van vandag?
Gee my ‘n kans ek kannie langer wag
Wat gaan gebeur ek’s voor jou deur
Ek weet jy wag dat ek jou kom kry

Wat van nou wat van vandag?
Gee my ‘n kans ek’s moeg om langer te wag
My les geleer kan ons weer probeer?
Kom hier as jy besluit wat van nou?

So vinnig ek ry skuif die bome verby
Ek onthou die gevoel en jou lyf hier teen my
My hart wat klop as jy aan my raak
Jou lippe was van stroop gemaak

Wat van nou wat van vandag?
Gee my ‘n kans ek kannie langer wag
Wat gaan gebeur ek’s voor jou deur
Ek weet jy wag dat ek jou kom kry

Wat van nou wat van vandag?
Gee my ‘n kans ek’s moeg om langer te wag
My les geleer kan ons weer probeer?
Kom hier as jy besluit wat van nou?

Ek onthou net te veel elke soen elke reel
Jy’t gekom soos ‘n skip
Jy’t my wêreld kom steel

Wat van nou wat van vandag?
Gee my ‘n kans ek kannie langer wag
Wat gaan gebeur ek’s voor jou deur
Ek weet jy wag dat ek jou kom kry

Wat van nou wat van vandag?
Gee my ‘n kans ek’s moeg om langer te wag
My les geleer kan ons weer probeer?

Kom hier as jy besluit wat van nou?
Wat van nou?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ray Dylan's song "Wat van Nou" tell the story of a man who is driving down a dusty road, thinking about a girl he's interested in. He wishes he could overcome his fear and make a move, as he's been waiting a long time for someone like her to come into his life. The chorus repeats the question "What of now, what of today?" as he pleads for her to give him a chance and stop making him wait. He remembers the feeling of her body against his and how it made his heart race. The song ends with him reminiscing about their past memories together and hoping for another chance with her.

The lyrics of this Afrikaans song are packed with the emotions of longing and hopelessness, which are expressed through the metaphors of road and dust. The dusty road represents the man's journey to find love and how he feels stuck in the middle of nowhere. The memories of his past encounters with the girl he's interested in are represented by the trees that he speeds past. The chorus repeats "What of now" as a desperate plea for the girl to make a decision and give him a chance.

Line by Line Meaning

Ek ry in die pad dis die stof wat so spat
I am driving on the road and it's dusty everywhere.

As ek dink aan jou smile en hoe lekker jy vat
When I think about your smile and how good you make me feel.

Ek wens ek kon my kans oorkry
I wish I could get over my fear and take my chance.

Ek het lank gewag vir ‘n girl soos jy
I have been waiting for a girl like you for a long time.

Ek het nooit gedink dat jy kan sien
I never thought you could see me.

Wat ek regtig voel en hoe ek jou verdien
How I really feel and how I deserve you.

Jy’t mooi gevra dat ek rigting kry
You asked me nicely to find my way.

Dis die pad wat my na jou toe lei
This is the road that leads me to you.

Wat van nou wat van vandag?
What about now, what about today?

Gee my ‘n kans ek kannie langer wag
Give me a chance, I can't wait any longer.

Wat gaan gebeur ek’s voor jou deur
What will happen, I am standing in front of your door.

Ek weet jy wag dat ek jou kom kry
I know you are waiting for me to come get you.

Ek onthou die gevoel en jou lyf hier teen my
I remember the feeling of your body pressed up against mine.

My hart wat klop as jy aan my raak
My heart beats fast when you touch me.

Jou lippe was van stroop gemaak
Your lips were made of honey.

Ek onthou net te veel elke soen elke reel
I remember every kiss, every line.

Jy’t gekom soos ‘n skip
You came to me like a ship.

Jy’t my wêreld kom steel
You stole my world.

My les geleer kan ons weer probeer?
Have I learned my lesson, can we try again?

Kom hier as jy besluit wat van nou?
Come here if you decide what to do now.

Wat van nou?
What about now?

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Gayle Barker, Anthony Lewis Smith, Ron Harbin

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