Pamperlang
Wynand Strydom Lyrics

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Ek't haar nie gevra nie
Om 'n doring kroon te dra nie
Ek vra vir haar 'n nuwe dag
Warm liefde teen die nag

Ek bring 'n pêrel en gee vir haar
En slaan vir haar 'n drom
Aai my lam my goue blom

As jy voets na my toe kom

O pamperlang die bitter bang
Pamperlang die groot verlang in my
O my baby ja my baby bly by my

Pamperlang die bitter bang
Pamperlang die groot verlang in my
Baby baby baby baby bly by my

Onbekende bekende
Bekende vreemdeling
Net twee skepsels wat vir mekaar
'n Stukkie reënboog bring

Die nag is wyd en ons is klein
Die aarde groot my lam
Ons loop die paadjie eenmaal
Om 'n brokkie geluk te vang

O pamperlang die bitter bang
Pamperlang die groot verlang in my
Baby baby baby baby bly by my

O pamperlang die bitter bang
Pamperlang die groot verlang in my
Baby baby baby baby bly by my

Pamperlang die bitter bang
Pamperlang die groot verlang in my
Baby baby baby baby bly by my

Pamperlang die bitter bang

Pamperlang die groot verlang in my
Baby baby baby baby bly by my

Overall Meaning

The song "Pamperlang" by Wynand Strydom is a love ballad that speaks of a deep desire to love and cherish a significant other. The lyrics convey the message that the singer did not ask the love interest to bear a crown of thorns and suffer but rather to bring warmth and love during the night. The singer offers a pearl and a dream to the love interest while expressing sincere affection toward his "lam," his golden flower. The chorus repeats the phrase "pamperlang" multiple times, which may refer to a desire to pamper and care for the love interest. The singer confesses that his love is intense and full of longing, and he hopes that his love interest will remain with him always.

The lyrics leave much room for interpretation, but the overall message seems to be one of a deep desire for love, companionship, and togetherness. The use of the metaphor of "pamperlang" suggests a desire for affection and emotional connection rather than material possessions. The lyrics convey a deep emotional longing that is often present in love songs, and Strydom's voice adds a sense of sincerity and authenticity to the message.

Line by Line Meaning

Ek't haar nie gevra nie
I didn't ask her to wear the crown of thorns

Om 'n doring kroon te dra nie
I didn't ask her to suffer and bear the weight of the world

Ek vra vir haar 'n nuwe dag
I ask her for a new day, a fresh start

Warm liefde teen die nag
Warm love to chase away the darkness and coldness of the night

Ek bring 'n pêrel en gee vir haar
I bring a pearl and give it to her

En slaan vir haar 'n drom
And weave a dream for her

Aai my lam my goue blom
Pet my lamb, my golden flower

As jy voets na my toe kom
When you come running to me

O pamperlang die bitter bang
Oh, to cling close, to hold tight to overcome the deep fear

Pamperlang die groot verlang in my
To hold close the great longing I feel

O my baby ja my baby bly by my
Oh my baby, yes my baby, stay with me