SAARKIE release splinternuwe liedjie – Ballade Van ‘n Boemelaar

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In the frantic chaos of the city, we all discover that one thing that keeps us awake at night—the unfulfilled desires and longings that are part of being human.

In “Ballade vir ‘n Boemelaar”, Saarkie, with Adele Fouche on vocals takes listeners on a journey through the sorrow and hope of someone living on the fringes of society. The homeless person is not just someone without a roof over their head, but a reflection of the search for connection that we all carry in our hearts. This moving ballad reminds us that no one has to go through hardship alone. Saarkie draws a line between our shared humanity and the need to hold someone’s hand sometimes.

 

With “Ballade vir ‘n Boemelaar”, Saarkie takes listeners on a journey through the city’s dark corners, where hope often fades and people gather around fires, waiting for a new beginning. The lyrics of the song, with lines like “Tussen beton en koue strate” (Between concrete and cold streets) and “Hou my hand, hou my hand vanaand” (Hold my hand tonight), reflect the raw reality of life on the edge of society, while also carrying a more profound message about human connection.

 

The song’s honest tone speaks of people sharing the cold of the night and the weight of lost dreams. Yet, there is a sense of camaraderie, a need to hold someone’s hand through the darkness and find hope in the small moments of warmth. The refrain, ‘Hou my hand vanaand’ (Hold my hand tonight), is a powerful call for support, emphasising the song’s message of unity and mutual aid, resonating with the audience’s social consciousness.

 

The theme of the song is universal and draws a parallel between the homeless person in the city and the homeless feeling in our own hearts—those places where we sometimes feel trapped and long for more than just “shadows and pain”.

 

Streaming Link – https://ditto.fm/ballade-van-n-boemelaar