My Vissermanvriend se Pa
Robbie Wessels Lyrics


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Ek sing 'n liedjie sonder fancy woorde
Oor 'n oom wat ek nooit ooit sal vergeet nie
Hierdie woorde maak 'n prentjie
Van 'n oom wat van sleg dinge niks wou weet nie
En as ek aan hom d, dan word ek stil
En ek verlang weer na my vissermanvriend se pa
As die son sak en die wind gaan le^
En die bote kies koers na die waters
Dan d ek terug aan my vissermanvriend se pa
Met sy vellies en sy kniebroek maak hy grappies
En die waarhede op die punt van sy tong
Laat my besef hy was 'n pa vir ons almal

Elke diertjie, elke voeltjie het 'n doel in sy bestaan
Dis ook vir 'n slegte vrou
Dis die laaste woorde
Van 'n oom wat nooit wou afbreek maar wou bou




En as ek aan hom d, dan word ek stil
En ek verlang weer na my vissermanvriend se pa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Robbie Wessels's song "My Vissermanvriend se Pa" describe a fond remembrance of a man whom the singer will never forget. The song is simple and doesn't use any fancy words, but rather paints a picture of an old man who cared deeply for his family and refused to acknowledge any bad things happening around him. The singer expresses a sense of longing and admiration for this man, who was the father of his fishing friend.


As the sun sets and the wind begins to blow, the boats set course for the waters and the singer thinks back to his friend's father. The man, wearing veldskoene and knee pants, often made jokes and spoke truthfully, acting as a father figure not only to his own children but to everyone around him. He believed that every creature on earth had a purpose and even the "worst" woman had her own worth. This sense of positivity and optimism deeply impacted the singer, who still thinks about the man in silence and admiration.


Overall, "My Vissermanvriend se Pa" is a touching tribute to the power of positive thinking and the impact that an individual can have on those around them. It also serves as a reminder that even the simplest of people can bring great meaning and value to others' lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Ek sing 'n liedjie sonder fancy woorde
I am singing a simple song without any complicated words.


Oor 'n oom wat ek nooit ooit sal vergeet nie
About an uncle that I will never ever forget.


Hierdie woorde maak 'n prentjie
These words paint a picture.


Van 'n oom wat van sleg dinge niks wou weet nie
Of an uncle who didn't want to know about bad things.


En as ek aan hom d, dan word ek stil
And when I think of him, I become quiet.


En ek verlang weer na my vissermanvriend se pa
And I long for my friend's father who is a fisherman.


As die son sak en die wind gaan le^
As the sun sets and the wind becomes calm.


En die bote kies koers na die waters
And the boats set sail towards the waters.


Dan d ek terug aan my vissermanvriend se pa
Then I think back to my friend's father who is a fisherman.


Met sy vellies en sy kniebroek maak hy grappies
With his boots and his knee-length pants, he makes jokes.


En die waarhede op die punt van sy tong
And the truths on the tip of his tongue.


Laat my besef hy was 'n pa vir ons almal
Makes me realize he was a father figure to us all.


Elke diertjie, elke voeltjie het 'n doel in sy bestaan
Every little animal, every little bird has a purpose in its existence.


Dis ook vir 'n slegte vrou
It's also true for a bad woman.


Dis die laaste woorde
These are the last words.


Van 'n oom wat nooit wou afbreek maar wou bou
Of an uncle who never wanted to tear down but wanted to build up.


En as ek aan hom d, dan word ek stil
And when I think of him, I become quiet.


En ek verlang weer na my vissermanvriend se pa
And I long for my friend's father who is a fisherman.




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I sing a song without any fancy words.

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