Die Bok Kom Weer

Rising Flames: Unveiling the Symbolism in 'Die Bok Kom Weer'
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Lyrics

There's a fire there's a fever

There is intense energy or passion.

And the smoke blows across the land

Symbolic of a widespread event affecting the region.

The message can't be any clearer

An important message is being conveyed.

Very soon you will understand

Implying that understanding will come shortly.


I hear them calling from the mountain

Voices or signals are coming from a high place.

Die bok kom weer en hier kom hy nou

Referring to the return of a specific entity ("Die Bok").

So pray for mercy when you're standing

Suggesting the need for mercy when facing a significant event.

Face to face with the green en gold

Facing a challenge represented by "green en gold" (likely the national colors).


From the Free State to the Transvaal

Refers to geographical locations, emphasizing unity.

From the town to the Ferres Cave

More locations emphasizing unity and collective effort.

We'll be standing right behind them

Commitment to support and stand behind a cause.

Giving all for the mother, say

Willingness to sacrifice for the collective ("mother").


Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, die Bok kom weer

Repetition emphasizing the return of "Die Bok" with a celebratory tone.

Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, die Bok kom weer

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Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, die Bok kom weer

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Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, die Bok kom weer

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Don't try to safe the situation

Advising against attempting to remedy the situation.

Don't try to brave the stormy sea

Suggesting not to face the difficulties directly.

We don't give in to humiliation

Refusal to submit to disgrace or degradation.

And we won't leave till our victory

Commitment to stay until achieving victory.


From die voorries to the flyhalf

Refers to different positions in a sports context, possibly rugby.

Through the backline to the wing

Describes the team's movement and coordination on the field.

When the Bokke break the try line

Anticipation of a significant achievement ("try line").

You'll be hearing the people sing

Expectation of joyous celebration by the people.


Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, die Bok kom weer

Repetition expressing the excitement of "Die Bok" returning.

Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, die Bok kom weer

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