He recorded his debut album, Vreemde Stad in Stellenbosch and it was first released at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees in 2000, and later on by EMI. 'Vreemde Stad' has sold in excess of 150,000 copies to date. Subsequent releases 'Tjailatyd' and 'Seisoen', proved equally popular and established him as a star in Afrikaans music. The South African guitar player, Anton L'Amour, performed with Theuns and was responsible for all the guitar tracks in Vreemde Stad and Tjailatyd.
Theuns Jordaan's singing is characterized by his deeply emotive bass voice. His music has been said to be "faintly bluesly, radio-friendly", with his lyrics "infused with a mournful love of South Africa." His true interpretation of old Afrikaans songs and some of his original tracks, has made him a big hit with fans.
Jordaan died on 17 November 2021, after being diagnosed with leukemia in September 2020.
Discography
Vreemde stad (1999)
Tjailatyd (2002)
Seisoen (2005)
Kouevuur: Die musiek van Koos du Plessis (2009)
Roeper (2012)
Tribute to the poets (2014)
Agter Slot & Grendel (2020)
Jou Asem
Theuns Jordaan Lyrics
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Theuns Jordaan
Inleiding
Die eerste keer toe ek my kry, stap jy woordeloos deur my verby.
Jou ysblou oë kyk regdeur my.
Die eerste keer toe ek jou sien, weet ek ons is aanmekaar gebind.
Tussen lyne sal jy my vind.
Wanneer die oseane rus kry.
Wanneer die storms weer gaan lê.
Dan sleep die winde oor die water.
Jou asem sag.
En later, later.
Hoor ek weer jou naam.
En later, later.
Weet ek jy verstaan.
Met 'n hart van staal het ek jou kom haal.
Jare later, voltooi dit ons verhaal.
Ons praat mekaar se taal.
En elke uur wat ons verspeel.
Lê die tyd en wag dat ons dit deel.
Die sirkel wat ons dit heel.
Wanneer die oseane rus kry.
Wanneer die storms weer gaan lê.
Dan sleep die winde oor die water.
Jou asem sag.
En later, later.
Hoor ek weer jou naam.
En later, later.
Weet ek jy verstaan.
Sy roep, na my, die engel wys waar ek haar sal kry.
Sy vra na my, in 'n droom waar ek haar kry.
Hoor ek my naam in haar gebed.
My naam weerklink, in haar gebed.
Instrumenteel
In stilte sal ek jou vashou.
Sonder ophou, totdat jy onthou.
Hoeveel ek van jou hou.
Wanneer die oseane rus kry.
Wanneer die storms weer gaan lê.
Dan sleep die winde oor die water.
Jou asem sag.
En later, later.
Hoor ek weer jou naam.
En later, later.
Weet ek jy verstaan.
Instrumenteel
En later, later.
Hoor ek weer jou naam.
En later, later.
Hoor ek weer jou naam.
En l-a-t-e-r.
Hoor ek weer jou naam.
Musiek en lirieke deur Theuns Jordaan - Uitgewer - Theuns Jordaan Productions
The song “Jou Asem” by Theuns Jordaan is a beautiful love song about two people who are destined to be together. The first time the singer sees the person he is addressing in the song, he knows they are meant to be together. He feels bound to this person and believes that they will be able to find each other no matter where life takes them. The chorus of the song talks about how the winds carry the person’s breath softly over the water, and how later on, the singer hears their name and knows that they understand the depth of their love.
The second verse shows a time jump, suggesting that the two people were separated for a long time before finally reuniting. The singer describes himself as having a "heart of steel" as he went to go find his love, but ultimately the two of them were able to complete their story together. The bridge of the song talks about how the woman in question dreams of the singer and prays for him, and ends with an instrumental section.
Overall, “Jou Asem” is a romantic and poetic song that showcases Theuns Jordaan’s talent for songwriting and performing.
Line by Line Meaning
Die eerste keer toe ek my kry, stap jy woordeloos deur my verby.
The first time I saw you, you passed me by without saying a word.
Jou ysblou oë kyk regdeur my.
Your ice-blue eyes look straight through me.
Die eerste keer toe ek jou sien, weet ek ons is aanmekaar gebind.
The first time I saw you, I knew we were bound to each other.
Tussen lyne sal jy my vind.
You will find me between the lines.
Wanneer die oseane rus kry.
When the oceans become calm.
Wanneer die storms weer gaan lê.
When the storms settle down again.
Dan sleep die winde oor die water.
Then the winds gently blow over the water.
Jou asem sag.
Your breath is soft.
En later, later.
And later, later.
Hoor ek weer jou naam.
I hear your name again.
En later, later.
And later, later.
Weet ek jy verstaan.
I know you understand.
Met 'n hart van staal het ek jou kom haal.
With a heart of steel, I came to fetch you.
Jare later, voltooi dit ons verhaal.
Years later, it completes our story.
Ons praat mekaar se taal.
We speak each other's language.
En elke uur wat ons verspeel.
And every hour we waste.
Lê die tyd en wag dat ons dit deel.
Time waits for us to share it.
Die sirkel wat ons dit heel.
The circle that makes us whole.
Sy roep, na my, die engel wys waar ek haar sal kry.
She calls me, the angel shows me where I will find her.
Sy vra na my, in 'n droom waar ek haar kry.
She asks about me in a dream where I find her.
Hoor ek my naam in haar gebed.
I hear my name in her prayer.
My naam weerklink, in haar gebed.
My name echoes in her prayer.
In stilte sal ek jou vashou.
I will hold onto you silently.
Sonder ophou, totdat jy onthou.
Without stopping, until you remember.
Hoeveel ek van jou hou.
How much I love you.
Contributed by Mason L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@funkdunk
When I first met my girlfriend who sadly passed away from cancer earlier this year, I used to listen to Theuns' great songs and dedicated "Jou Asem" as the song that reminded me most of her...sadly Theuns passed away today, an incredible artist, perhaps of the best in the World. Rest In Peace 🙏 🕊
@anelenslin1395
I agree and Sorry for your sad loss as well! May you find all the comfort in Theuns's Songs - !
@hendryodendaal2320
So so sorry bud
@schalknieuwoudt5656
As jy nie van theuns jordaan hou nie is daar rerig groot vout met jou ❤
@Admidd43
Wees maar gerust. Zelfs in de jordaan houden wij van Theuns.
@mermaids1088
Daar is groot fout met my...:-)
@hannesvanschalkwyk8637
Daar is fout met jou
@angeliquehauptvanwyk4000
@@mermaids1088 vir seker
@carlafoord1349
R.I.V Legende!! <3
@nark1596
Hy sal nooit verstaan wat hy vir Afrikaaners beteken het nie😭😪 Sag Rus jou Legende😭😭♥️