Dixon has been living the life of a musician since 2002 – playing gigs all over South Africa, slowly emerging as one of the most prolific singer-songwriters and performers on the South African music scene today and has performed at almost every music festival, venue and sweaty bar throughout the country.
His songs are strong, emotive artworks infused with beautiful melodies. The music can best be described melodic/acoustic/pop/rock with an afro/folk edge.
Stefan’s debut album ‘For no apparent reason was released in 2010 under critical acclaim through Universal Music and was received with great enthusiasm throughout South Africa and getting reasonable airplay on most radio stations in his home country. The title of the album has been travelling with Dixon for several years now… and not for no apparent reason. It alludes to his recurring theme of making sense out of his journey – “The more I gig, the more I'm on the road, the clearer it all gets. I only doubt myself once or twice monthly these days. It used to be a daily occurrence,” he explains.
In 2014 Stefan relocated to Brussels, Belgium seeking new inspiration, influences, knowledge and general life experience to increase his songwriting capabilities and focus on his guitar playing.
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Mía
Stefan Dixon Lyrics
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toe kom ek na jou toe
jy sê ek kan ete kry as ek die skottelgoed was
mense soos jy moet nooit bekommer nie
gee hulle 'n kans om op te neek
Die middelklas regeer die land
beter as ooit tevore
niemand gaan verlore nie
Voorlopig gaan ons maar stadig voort
met lig in die pad maar op verkeerde spoor
mense soos ek vind jy ooral rond
in die arbeidsmark en die tranedal
Sterre kom en sterre gaan
alleen Elvis bly bestaan
Mia het nooit swaar gekry nie
sy vra of jy nog kan droom?
Die middelklas regeer die land
beter as ooit tevore
Mia het die lig gesien, sy sê
niemand gaan verlore nie
Sterre kom en sterre gaan
alleen Elvis bly bestaan
Mia het nooit swaar gekry nie
sy vra of jy nog kan droom?
Sterre kom en sterre gaan
alleen Elvis bly bestaan
Mia het nooit swaar gekry nie
sy vra of jy nog kan droom?
The first verse in Stefan Dixon's song Mia tells a story of a person who was hungry, and then decided to reach out to Mia for help. Mia offers to provide food on the condition that the person washes the dishes. Mia is portrayed as someone who is caring and compassionate, and her actions reflect that she doesn't want anyone to go hungry. The line "mense soos jy moet nooit bekommer nie, gee hulle 'n kans om op te neek" suggests that there are people like Mia who help those in need and give them an opportunity to rise up.
The second verse introduces a commentary on the current state of society, with the middle class being described as the group who holds power in the country. However, Mia 'sees the light' and believes that nobody will be left behind. The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing Mia's sentiment that the middle class is doing a good job of governing and keeping everyone on track. The song then ends with a line about Elvis being the only one to remain famous, while Mia can still dream.
Overall, the song Mia has a storyline that showcases compassion and care for those in need. Although the middle class is held up as a group that is currently doing well in society, the song emphasizes the importance of having hope and dreams for the future, as represented by Mia's character.
Line by Line Meaning
Toe ek honger was
When I was hungry
toe kom ek na jou toe
I came to you
jy sê ek kan ete kry as ek die skottelgoed was
You said I could get food if I did the dishes
mense soos jy moet nooit bekommer nie
People like you shouldn't worry
gee hulle 'n kans om op te neek
Give them a chance to get up
Die middelklas regeer die land
The middle class rules the country
beter as ooit tevore
Better than ever before
Mia het die lig gesien, sy sê
Mia has seen the light, she says
niemand gaan verlore nie
No one will be lost
Voorlopig gaan ons maar stadig voort
For now we continue slowly
met lig in die pad maar op verkeerde spoor
with light on the road but on the wrong track
mense soos ek vind jy ooral rond
People like me, you find everywhere
in die arbeidsmark en die tranedal
in the job market and the valley of tears
Sterre kom en sterre gaan
Stars come and stars go
alleen Elvis bly bestaan
Only Elvis remains
Mia het nooit swaar gekry nie
Mia has never had a hard time
sy vra of jy nog kan droom?
She asks if you can still dream?
Sterre kom en sterre gaan
Stars come and stars go
alleen Elvis bly bestaan
Only Elvis remains
Mia het nooit swaar gekry nie
Mia has never had a hard time
sy vra of jy nog kan droom?
She asks if you can still dream?
Sterre kom en sterre gaan
Stars come and stars go
alleen Elvis bly bestaan
Only Elvis remains
Mia het nooit swaar gekry nie
Mia has never had a hard time
sy vra of jy nog kan droom?
She asks if you can still dream?
Contributed by Sophia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.