He has released four CDs:
-My Vissermansvriend se Pa
-Halley se Komeet
-Grootste Treffers
-Afrika Sonsak
Home page:
http://www.robbiewessels.co.za
Staan Terug vir Die Manne in Wit
Robbie Wessels Lyrics
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En ek wonder waar is die pa?
Ek sien ‘n hondsdolheid meerkat wat loop oor die teerpad
Min met die karre gepla
En ‘n ou pitchroller staan daar eenkant alleen
Dit was redelik droog die seisoen
Al is ons velde so hard soos steen
In julle monde sal botter kan smelt
Hy julle koop al ons spelers met geld
In die koerant kan jy lees
Hul sal altyd daar wees
Al jaag jy vir Os van die veld
Staan terug vir die manne in wit
Al is jy ‘n vleuel ‘n flank of ‘n stut
Staan terug vir die manne in wit
Ken jy jou plek weet jy waar jy moet sit?
As ‘n Cheetah moet eet
Los hy jou oor aan jou leed
Dink terug aan ‘76
My visserman vriend se pa
Ek hoor .22 geweer iewers ploeg ‘n John Deere
En ek sien hoe sy spanmaats hom dra
Daar’s iets in die lug
Ek ruik dit in Bloem
En dit laat my weer dink aan daai jaar
Al was ek nie daar nie
Nog nie eers gebaar nie
Weet ek die stories is waar
Julle sal moet koes en moet keer
Julle kyk verniet op ons neer
Ja jy wat so frons
Daar is 15 van ons
En ons klim al vir jare die leer
Staan terug vir die manne in wit
Al is jy ‘n vleuel ‘n flank of ‘n stut
Staan terug vir die manne in wit
Ken jy jou plek weet jy waar jy moet sit?
As ‘n Cheetah moet eet
Los hy jou oor aan jou leed
Staan terug vir die manne in wit
Al is jy ‘n vleuel ‘n flank of ‘n stut
Staan terug vir die manne in wit
Ken jy jou plek weet jy waar jy moet sit?
As ‘n Cheetah moet eet
Los hy jou oor aan jou leed
The lyrics of Robbie Wessels's song “Staan Terug vir Die Manne in Wit” are a tribute to the South African rugby team, the Springboks, and its supporters. The first verse describes the singer observing a mother bird watching over her young while wondering where the father bird is. He then notices a rabid meerkat crossing the road, but it does not seem to bother the passing cars. The second verse refers to a pitch roller standing alone on one side, pointing to the lack of rain in the region, which has resulted in tough, drought-ridden fields. However, regardless of the unfavorable conditions, the South African rugby team and its fans always stay optimistic, considering the grass always greener on their side of the field.
The chorus encourages everyone to show respect to the South African rugby team, regardless of their position in the game, emphasizing the importance of knowing your place and supporting your team, even if they face tough opponents. The final lines suggest that if an opponent team does not play by the rules, they will suffer the consequences, much like a cheetah eating its prey. The song also references the Springboks' historic victory in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, alluding to the pride that South Africans hold in their country's rugby heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Die kiewiet ma watch haar twee kleintjies
A mother bird is watching her two babies and I wonder where their father is
En ek wonder waar is die pa?
I wonder where their father is
Ek sien ‘n hondsdolheid meerkat wat loop oor die teerpad
I see a rabid meerkat running across the road
Min met die karre gepla
Not bothered by the cars passing by
En ‘n ou pitchroller staan daar eenkant alleen
An old roller stands alone on the side of the road
Dit was redelik droog die seisoen
It was quite dry this season
Al is ons velde so hard soos steen
Even though our fields are as hard as stones
Vir ons is die gras altyd groen
For us, the grass is always greener
In julle monde sal botter kan smelt
In your mouths, butter can melt
Hy julle koop al ons spelers met geld
He buys all our players with money
In die koerant kan jy lees
In the newspaper, you can read
Hul sal altyd daar wees
They will always be there
Al jaag jy vir Os van die veld
Even if you chase after Os from the field
Staan terug vir die manne in wit
Step back for the men in white
Al is jy ‘n vleuel ‘n flank of ‘n stut
Even if you're a winger, a flank, or a prop
Ken jy jou plek weet jy waar jy moet sit?
Do you know your place? Do you know where you should sit?
As ‘n Cheetah moet eet
If a Cheetah needs to eat
Los hy jou oor aan jou leed
He leaves you to your fate
Dink terug aan ‘76
Think back to '76
My visserman vriend se pa
My fisherman friend's father
Ek hoor .22 geweer iewers ploeg ‘n John Deere
I hear a .22 rifle firing somewhere and a John Deere tractor plowing
En ek sien hoe sy spanmaats hom dra
And I see how his teammates carry him
Daar’s iets in die lug
There's something in the air
Ek ruik dit in Bloem
I smell it in Bloemfontein
En dit laat my weer dink aan daai jaar
And it makes me think of that year again
Al was ek nie daar nie
Even if I wasn't there
Nog nie eers gebaar nie
Not even born yet
Weet ek die stories is waar
I know the stories are true
Julle sal moet koes en moet keer
You will have to bow down and obey
Julle kyk verniet op ons neer
You look down on us for nothing
Ja jy wat so frons
Yes, you who frown so much
Daar is 15 van ons
There are 15 of us
En ons klim al vir jare die leer
And we have been climbing the ladder for years
Staan terug vir die manne in wit
Step back for the men in white
Al is jy ‘n vleuel ‘n flank of ‘n stut
Even if you're a winger, a flank, or a prop
Ken jy jou plek weet jy waar jy moet sit?
Do you know your place? Do you know where you should sit?
As ‘n Cheetah moet eet
If a Cheetah needs to eat
Los hy jou oor aan jou leed
He leaves you to your fate
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