Van Coke Kartel has been one of the more successful Afrikaans rock bands in South Africa. The second album, Waaksaam en Wakker, won the SAMA award for Best Afrikaans Rock Album, which their self-titled debut album was nominated for the year before. They have played alongside international heavyweights, such as Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars, Korn, Chris Cornell, Good Charlotte and Billy Talent. They have also toured internationally.
Discography
Van Coke Kartel 2007
Waaksaam en Wakker 2008
Skop, Skiet en Donner 2010
Wie's Bang 2011
Chaos
Van Coke Kartel Lyrics
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Nooit pond in my gatsak
Altyd iemand se kak vat
As ek oor die fokken pad stap
Te veel oorlog, te veel haat
Te min woorde, te veel praat
Skiet eers voor jy vra
Op die voet, deur die stront
Vee die bloed uit my mond
Geen fight vir wat ek glo, want wat ek glo is klaar verloor
Dis verbied, dis te erg
Veg verniet, te veel kerk
Myself alweer vererg
Maak my army reg vir veg
Daar is chaos buite
Hoor dit deur ons sitkamerruite
Verkry duidelikheid deur ons TV stelle
Haatspraak en hofbevele
Hoor ons chaos buite
Orals chaos buite
Ek's op die rusbank voor die TV
Sing steeds dieselfde liedjie
Daars 'n donker wat ons vasvat
Swart as op ons waslap
Geweerskoot, jy's dood
Nog 'n lyk in 'n moot
Waar ek stap en soek na brood
Loop die bloed steeds voort
Fokken veg vir verandering
Bring jou fokken manne in
Laat onder behandeling
Los! Dis iemand anders s'n
Klipgooi vir regte
Geveg vir gevegte
Die regte gesegdes
Geheg aan gehegdes
Daar is chaos buite
Hoor dit deur ons sitkamerruite (Dis fokken chaos buite)
Verkry duidelikheid deur ons TV stelle
Haatspraak en hofbevele
Hoor ons chaos buite
Orals chaos buite (Dis fokken chaos buite)
Woef! Woef! Die honde is hier
Kanonne gevuur
Balonne gestuur
Die swart pionne van vuur
Op soek na die punt van die draak se stert
Bra, verwerp maak jou sterk
Verkeerd gemerk
Op soek na die duister (Orals chaos buite)
Op soek na 'n fluister
So sit saam en luister, bebloed julle vuiste
Die donkerste wolk pak (Orals chaos buite)
Voor ons soos die gold slat
Breindood van kopslag
Hardloop! Hier kom groot kak!
Daar is chaos buite
Hoor dit deur ons sitkamerruite (Dis fokken chaos buite)
Verkry duidelikheid deur ons TV stelle
Haatspraak en hofbevele
Hoor ons chaos buite
Orals chaos buite (Dis fokken chaos buite)
Daar is chaos buite
Hoor dit deur ons sitkamerruite (Fokken chaos buite)
Verkry duidelikheid deur ons TV stelle
Haatspraak en hofbevele
Hoor ons chaos buite
Orals chaos buite (Dis fokken chaos buite)
(Dis fokken chaos buite)
The lyrics of Van Coke Kartel's song Chaos in 2-3 speak about the frustrations and anxieties present in contemporary society, specifically in South Africa. The opening lines express a sense of helplessness - the singer is broke and constantly scapegoated by others. The song goes on to criticize inaction, hypocritical behavior, and the deluge of negative news that pours in through television sets. The world is plagued with war and hate, and people are quick to judge and shoot without asking questions first. The singer is tired of the chaos and seeks change, but is met with resistance at every turn. He sings of the need to fight and rebel against oppressive systems and ideologies, even if that means starting a physical war. The song ends on an ominous note, as the "darkest cloud" looms overhead and brings forth more chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoekom is die lewe so fucked up
Why is life so messed up?
Nooit pond in my gatsak
Never a pound in my pocket
Altyd iemand se kak vat
Always taking someone's shit
As ek oor die fokken pad stap
When I walk over this fucking road
Te veel oorlog, te veel haat
Too much war, too much hate
Te min woorde, te veel praat
Too few words, too much talk
Skiet eers voor jy vra
Shoot first, ask questions later
Geen action, te veel kla
No action, too much complaining
Op die voet, deur die stront
On foot, through the shit
Vee die bloed uit my mond
Wipe the blood from my mouth
Geen fight vir wat ek glo, want wat ek glo is klaar verloor
No fight for what I believe, because what I believe is already lost
Dis verbied, dis te erg
It's forbidden, it's too bad
Veg verniet, te veel kerk
Fighting for nothing, too much church
Myself alweer vererg
I'm getting pissed off again
Maak my army reg vir veg
Prepare my army for war
Daar is chaos buite
There's chaos outside
Hoor dit deur ons sitkamerruite
Hear it through our living room windows
Verkry duidelikheid deur ons TV stelle
Obtain clarity through our TV sets
Haatspraak en hofbevele
Hate speech and court commands
Orals chaos buite
Chaos everywhere outside
Ek's op die rusbank voor die TV
I'm on the couch in front of the TV
Sing steeds dieselfde liedjie
Still singing the same song
Daars 'n donker wat ons vasvat
There's a darkness that we're holding onto
Swart as op ons waslap
Black as on our washcloth
Geweerskoot, jy's dood
Gunshot, you're dead
Nog 'n lyk in 'n moot
Another body in a heap
Waar ek stap en soek na brood
Where I walk and search for bread
Loop die bloed steeds voort
The blood keeps flowing
Fokken veg vir verandering
Fighting for change
Bring jou fokken manne in
Bring in your fucking men
Laat onder behandeling
Let them undergo treatment
Los! Dis iemand anders s'n
Let go! It's someone else's
Klipgooi vir regte
Throwing rocks for rights
Geveg vir gevegte
Fighting for fights
Die regte gesegdes
The right words spoken
Geheg aan gehegdes
Attached to traditions
Woef! Woef! Die honde is hier
Woof! Woof! The dogs are here
Kanonne gevuur
Cannons fired
Balonne gestuur
Sending balloons
Die swart pionne van vuur
The black pawns of fire
Op soek na die punt van die draak se stert
Looking for the point of the dragon's tail
Bra, verwerp maak jou sterk
Bro, rejection makes you strong
Verkeerd gemerk
Marked incorrectly
Op soek na die duister
Looking for the darkness
Op soek na 'n fluister
Looking for a whisper
So sit saam en luister, bebloed julle vuiste
So sit together and listen, your fists bloodied
Die donkerste wolk pak
The darkest cloud looms
Voor ons soos die gold slat
Before us like the golden rod
Breindood van kopslag
Brain dead from head trauma
Hardloop! Hier kom groot kak!
Run! Here comes the big shit!
Fokken chaos buite
Fucking chaos outside
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCOIS BADENHORST, JEDD KOSSEW, WYNAND MYBURGH, JASON OOTHUIZEN, ZANDER TYLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Skittlescps1
I'm American, I don't know a word of Afrikaan but South African honestly makes the best music , such an amazing song.
@lyndonladouce220
Lots of real emotion
@brandonleroux6891
Thank man, appreciate it
@snakesjakes196
the song goes about chaos outside in the world that comes in different forms. so the only way you can feel safe is by your own.
@godzilla001
8 years late but I'm sure you'll enjoy this South African song too. Brother band of Van Coke's
https://youtu.be/5u9NaEquIAI
@juandupreez1985
Love that a Statesman loves this...well done. Kak proud of ya bruv
@DachlatteFN
i understand no word, but this song rocks ;) greez from Germany
@dutoitschreuder9176
Not even one word? We here in South Africa are told that alot of afrikaans words come from germany
@DutchScape
* dutch
@sandrolodewyk5388
Melody from F v. C Grabbed you, visual candy kept you, Parrow scratched you. Not Dutch bro. Music is Google translate