Riana Nel is a Namibian singer and songwriter. After growing up in Windhoek… Read Full Bio ↴Riana Nel is a Namibian singer and songwriter. After growing up in Windhoek, Namibia she moved to Pretoria, South Africa to start her musical career. She has performed in South Africa, Namibia, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Nashville (U.S.), Russia, Mozambique, and Australia. She is the sister of acclaimed singer and songwriter Nianell.

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Riana Nel Lyrics

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Die deur swaai oop, Hy sê vir my
Aspoestertjie jy's myne
En selfs in sak en as is jou
Skoonheid sonder einde

En in sy oë is ek verlore
Ek sukkel om te staan
Maar wie sou ooit kon raai dat hy

Sou sê dat hy sou bly

By my vanaand
Bly by my vanaand
Voor die oggend jou hier by my kry
Sê jy sal bly vanaand
Bly by my vanaand
Die ure in die glas loop vinnig uit
En al wat ons wil hê is tyd

En maak dit saak die aand is verby
Maar dis lank nog nie die einde
Die sprokie het toe waar geword
Kan jy glo ek is nou syne

Die sekonde wyser slaan alweer
Maar tyd is nou ons vriend
En wie sou ooit kon raai dat hy
Sou sê dat hy sou bly

By my vanaand
Bly by my vanaand
Voor die oggend jou hier by my kry
Sê jy sal bly vanaand
Bly by my vanaand
Die ure in die glas loop vinnig uit
En al wat ons wil hê is tyd wat nooit uitloop nie
En liefde wat vertrou
En selfs hier in my swakheid
Sal ek aan hom bou

Jy sal bly by my
Bly by my vanaand
Voor die oggend jou hier by my kry

Jy sal bly vanaand
Bly by my vanaand

Die ure in die glas loop vinnig uit
En al wat ons wil hê is tyd

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Riana Nel's song "By My Vanaand" speak of a fairytale-like love story. The door opens and the singer is told by her lover that she is his "Aspoestertjie," or little Cinderella, and that she is beautiful to him in any form. In his eyes, she is lost and struggles to stand as he tells her he will stay by her side. Time flies as they cherish each moment together and hope that time never stops.

The song conveys the timeless themes of love, beauty, and the desire for companionship. The reference to Cinderella creates a sense of fantasy and the idea that dreams can come true. The singer's vulnerability contrasts with her lover's strength, creating a sense of protection and safety.

Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of joy and enchantment, inviting listeners to dream of their own fairy tale love story.

Line by Line Meaning

Die deur swaai oop, Hy sê vir my
The door swings open and He says to me

Aspoestertjie jy's myne
Cinderella, you are mine

En selfs in sak en as is jou
Even in rags and poverty, your beauty is endless

Skoonheid sonder einde
Beauty without end

En in sy oë is ek verlore
And in His eyes, I am lost

Ek sukkel om te staan
I struggle to stand

Maar wie sou ooit kon raai dat hy
But who could have ever guessed that He

Sou sê dat hy sou bly
Would say that He would stay

By my vanaand
By me tonight

Voor die oggend jou hier by my kry
Before morning comes and takes you away from me