Jy Is Genoeg
Riaan Benade Lyrics

The lyrics of Riaan Benade's Jy Is Genoeg depict the struggles in a relationship where two people have made mistakes and face difficulties but still hold on to each other. The opening lines of the song, "Soet suiwer leuens, Maak dat ons leen" roughly translate to 'sweet and pure lies make us borrow'. This means that in a relationship, people may not always tell the truth to keep their partners happy. The next line, "Die beste bymekaar, Vir die donkerste doel" translates to 'the best together, for the darkest purpose'. This line means that these people may not be perfect, but they are each other's best partner in dark times.

The second stanza talks about the lack of communication between the two individuals. "Sout op die sweer, Wil ons nie leer nie" means 'salt on the wound, we don't want to learn'. In other words, when there are issues in the relationship, instead of fixing them, they avoid talking about them. However, the love between them is still strong, and both of them hold onto it tightly. The song suggests that they acknowledge their faults and failures but choose to focus on the good times and what they have learned from their experiences together. In the end, they accept each other as enough to build their relationship on, even though they both have made mistakes.