Vier Woorde
TARRYN LAMB Lyrics


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Vier woorde
Jy kry en verloor dit
Eks lief vir jou
Jyt gesê dis verewig
Maar waar is jy nou

Sal eerder blind raak
As om julle saam te sien
Hoe jy haar hande vat in joune
En nie meer aan my dink nie
Dis net te veel vir my
Is dit nou heel verby
Sal eerder blind raak

Sal eerder doof word
As wat ek hoor hoe julle sê
Dat jy verewig saam wil wees
En niemand anders reg was nie
Dis net te veel vir my
Is dit nou heel verby
Sal eerder doof word

Vier woorde
Jy kry en verloor dit
Eks lief vir jou
Dis so maklik gesê
Maar ek wonder waar is dit nou
Vier woorde wat jy my belowe
Eks lief vir jou
Jyt gesê dis verewig
Maar waar is jy nou

Sal eerder stom raak
As wat ek dit vir jou moet sê
Hoe ek nog elke dag bly dink
Dat ons 'n lewe saam kon hê
Dis net te veel vir my
Is dit nou heel verby
Sal eerder stom raak

Sal eerder lam word
As om weg te loop van jou
As wat ek op staan in die oggend
En moet soek en roep na jou
Dis net te veel vir my
Is dit nou heel verby
Is dit nou heel verby

Vier woorde
Jy kry en verloor dit
Eks lief vir jou
Dis so maklik gesê
Maar ek wonder waar is dit nou
Vier woorde wat jy my belowe
Eks lief vir jou
Jyt gesê dis verewig
Maar waar is jy nou

Waar is jy nou
Waar is jy nou
Jyt gesê dis verewig
Maar waar is jy nou

Vier woorde
Jy kry en verloor dit
Eks lief vir jou
Dis so maklik gesê
Maar ek wonder waar is dit nou
Vier woorde wat jy my belowe
Eks lief vir jou
Jyt gesê dis verewig
Maar waar is jy nou





Jyt gesê dis verewig
Maar waar is jy nou

Overall Meaning

The song "Vier Woorde" by Tarryn Lamb is a heart-wrenching plea for answers from a lover who promised eternity but is now nowhere to be found. In the song, the singer is questioning the whereabouts of their significant other who promised them love and eternity. The first stanza starts off with the lyrics "Vier woorde, Jy kry en verloor dit, Eks lief vir jou, Jyt gesê dis verewig, Maar waar is jy nou" which translates to "Four words, You gain and lose them, I love you, You said it's forever, But where are you now". The singer is expressing their heartache and confusion as to why their lover hasn't kept their promise of love and forever. The following stanzas describe the singer's willingness to go deaf, mute, or paralyzed rather than facing the reality of their lover being with someone else. The chorus repeats the same four words "Eks lief vir jou" (I love you), with the added question "Waar is jy nou?" (Where are you now?) emphasizing the disappointment and uncertainty of the singer's feelings.


The lyrics of "Vier Woorde" evoke a feeling of longing, heartbreak, and unanswered questions. It's a powerful reminder of how promises aren't always kept and can leave one feeling empty and confused. The song speaks to the many individuals who have experienced broken promises and the struggle that comes with trying to move on. Overall, the song showcases Tarryn Lamb's heart-touching vocals and her ability to convey emotions through her music.


Line by Line Meaning

Vier woorde
Four words


Jy kry en verloor dit
You gain and lose it


Eks lief vir jou
I love you


Jyt gesê dis verewig
You said it's eternal


Maar waar is jy nou
But where are you now


Sal eerder blind raak
I'd rather go blind


As om julle saam te sien
Than to see you together


Hoe jy haar hande vat in joune
How you hold her hands in yours


En nie meer aan my dink nie
And don't think of me anymore


Dis net te veel vir my
It's just too much for me


Is dit nou heel verby
Is it all over now


Sal eerder doof word
I'd rather go deaf


As wat ek hoor hoe julle sê
Than to hear how you say


Dat jy verewig saam wil wees
That you want to be together forever


En niemand anders reg was nie
And no one else was right


Vier woorde wat jy my belowe
Four words that you promised me


Dis so maklik gesê
It's so easily said


Maar ek wonder waar is dit nou
But I wonder where it is now


Sal eerder stom raak
I'd rather become dumb


As wat ek dit vir jou moet sê
Than to tell you


Hoe ek nog elke dag bly dink
How I still think happily every day


Dat ons 'n lewe saam kon hê
That we could have a life together


Sal eerder lam word
I'd rather become lame


As om weg te loop van jou
Than to walk away from you


As wat ek op staan in die oggend
Than to get up in the morning


En moet soek en roep na jou
And have to search and call out to you


Waar is jy nou
Where are you now


Waar is jy nou
Where are you now


Jyt gesê dis verewig
You said it's eternal


Maar waar is jy nou
But where are you now




Writer(s): EMIL ROBBERT KRAEMER, JOHAN OBERHOLZER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@bealombaard1350

Four words
You get and lose it
I love you
You said it's forever
But where are you now

Would rather go blind
As if to see you together
How to take her hands in yours
And no longer thinking about me
It's just too much for me
Is it all over now
Would rather go blind

Would rather become deaf
If what I hear you say
That you want to be together forever
And no one else was right
It's just too much for me
Is it all over now
Would rather become deaf

Four words
You get and lose it
I love you
It's so easy to say
But I wonder where it is now
Four words you promise me
I love you
You said it's forever
But where are you now

Would rather get dumb
If I have to tell you
How I keep thinking every day
That we could have a life together
It's just too much for me
Is it all over now
Would rather get dumb

Would rather become numb
Than walking away from you
If I get up in the morning
And have to search and call for you
It's just too much for me
Is it all over now
Is it all over now

Four words
You get and lose it
I love you
It's so easy to say
But I wonder where it is now
Four words you promise me
I love you
You said it's forever
But where are you now

where are you now
where are you now
You said it's forever
But where are you now

Four words
You get and lose it
I love you
It's so easy to say
But I wonder where it is now
Four words you promise me
I love you
You said it's forever
But where are you now

You said it's forever
But where are you now



All comments from YouTube:

@pierrerossouw6083

I was that guy that promised forever and then walked away, almost 30 years ago. To this day I regret my youthful stupidity. She is still the only one my heart beats for and we'll always have a connection the outside world won't understand. Tarryn, we need more of this beauty in our lives. It has been too long.

@NobbyStilestheToothlessTiger

Afrikaans is een prachtige taal! Groeten uit Nederland

@simonejacobs2007

Afrikaans is die pragtigste taal ooit

@albertoolivier2720

Ekke lief ook Vlaams en Duits!

@albertoolivier2720

Yhou Ghou Oh TootHless One!

@wendysteyn5459

jou poes as jy dit kan verstaan

@johnstemmet1458

@@wendysteyn5459 jy klink na een!

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@maroelakafee2174

ITS GOOD TO SEE AFRIKAANS MUSIC EVEN BEING LIKED OVERSEAS WE HAVE GREAT SINGERS IN THIS COUNTRY

@rozcatto1751

I absolutely love this lady and her music & I don't speak a word of Afrikaans but cant stop listening to this.
Stunning!!

@asandapamane4930

same here

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