De La Rey - English Acoustic Translation (Bok van Blerk)

Sorry about the general sickness in the video, but this is my translation of the Afrikaans song by Bok van Blerk.
I don't own the original but this is my cover.

"Khakis" refers to the British.

I know some of the translation is incorrect so please accept my apologies.

Feel free to support me on Patreon and I'll write a song about you:

[doep]

As an Afrikaans speaking South African, I want to tell you that this is a very good rendition of the song. Well done!

[thewingedhussars]

As a South African, wow that was a beautiful translation well done and keep up the good work.

[Satyr]

I was shown the Original 'De la Rey' song by my professor when i was studying Military History at university. Such a powerful song. I'm British, just to be clear.

[tiehangrobler]

As a South African farmer i just want to say its really amazing... and I love it, now those who dont understand it and mabe can

[mashkamouse]

Being an Afrikaans speaking South African, this song never fails to bring me to tears, with heartache and pride for my nation, because this is a true description of how strong we are. Thank you for this translation!

[chantellebotha]

You did a perfect version of De La Ray it is one of my favourite songs from Bok van Blerk and I've tried to explain this song so many times to my English mates and you just blew me away with this English version you absolutely nailed it

[chantelles]

Well done!! From a boere girl in Cape Town ❤ Kinda tripy to hear an English man do a great cover about fighting the English.

[mahoneys]

My one and only child is half South African, I wish her mom was still around to teach her more of her heritage, The boer blood runs thick in her blood.

[mariusable]

Even the english version makes proud to be Afrikaans

[svenskanal]

Beautiful and absolutely haunting version of the original. The downtempo adds to the sadness and desperation of the Boers. I'm in tears. Thank you!

[julssa]

Nicely done. Gave me goose bumps. Choked me up a bit. My Great Grandmother was born in a concentration camp and and her brother died there. He was four.

[paulras]

As a Afrikaans speaking musician myself. Thank you for a excellent translation of  this song. Well done

[stonemarten]

You have to admire the Boer Commandos who put-up such a formidable fight against the odds. If you are interested in the history of the second Boer War, then I strongly recommend the book "Commando" by Denys Reiz, which is a true soldier's story from a brave, young Boer, who faced vicious fighting, real hardship and amazing adventures.

[theultimateviking]

Good job my brother, thank you for your interest in my heritage and your cover of this very precious song.

[die_ware_jacob]

Absolutely beautiful, gave me goosebumps all over

The tone in which you sing it also feels fitting, it's grim, yet deeply emotional, just as the war was, it provides a beautiful contrast to van blerk's tone, which has always given me the feeling of a hardend soldier, trying to maintain a facade of courage

[colinfrost]

I am English, the love of my life is Afrikaans. Before I met her, I had no understanding of how deep and passionate the Afrikaner heart is. Bok Van Blerk wrote a very powerful song that resonates so very deeply with the Boers. Your version is excellent and does credit to the original. Thank you.

Can I ask why you chose De La Rey by Bok Van Blerk? Weereens baie dankie.

[BitishSAFFA]

Oh, well done! Thank you, you’ve done beautifully. Always a struggle to share bits of yourself with a partner who doesn’t understand your language and don’t know your history. I absolutely love your artistic expression of the song.

[rykheer]

Top notch, buddy! Welgedaan ou maat ... end dankie - Ons het dit BAIE nodig.
So you know, Afrikaans is a language of the heart ... and from what I gather you are as Afrikaans as the rest of us.

[pinkahavenga]

Thank you so much for doing this! From a very proud Afrikaanse Boer!

[riaanviljoen]

Stunning. Humbling. Great translation. Thank you for passing on this song