Saw you guys play at the Tuks amphitheatre somewhere in the mid-90s with Nude Girls, Nine and one other band - might have been Sugardrive. What a great gig.
Lon Sherrard, Dink jy daar is iets nog soos n moederland? Ek sien dit as n veilige, suksesvolle, vreedsame land waar almal saam werk.... en alle rasse is so gemeng deesdae niemand hou hulle identiteit meer nie. Die land is besig om af te gaan, maar dis ook oraait. Soos Francois van Coke se: " huis is waar jou mense is, my mense het nie tuisland nie." En "as hierdie skip sink gaan die kaptein saam". :) mooi bly
I wish i was in NZ.. this place isnt the land i grew up in.. people are shot snd murdered daily.. everywhere.. i was trying to immagrate to NZ before covid... o well.. carry my 9mm 1up everywhere and pray to God to keep us safe every day..
I was studying art at Stellenbosch University at the time and remember watching their first ever gig on a Wednesday night (I think) in a small bar called Upstairs in September 1994. A few of my classmates knew one or two of them so along we went for shits and giggles and beers. It was truly a breath of fresh air. Here were 5 cross-dressing, English singing Afrikaans speaking Stellenbosch boys, with their mixture of punk rock, ska, acid jazz and heavy metal - loud, controversial and unapologetic. They emerged on the scene about the same time as the US grunge scene was exploding globally and shook the local music scene, going on to become the voice of a generation. I have subsequently watched them in London and when they opened for U2 in Cape Town in 2011 but nothing will replace the rawness and coarseness of that night.
This song is a timeless masterpiece. In a country where it's so hard to break out cultural norms, these guys made it look possible. There are others, but the quality of this track in it's time is something that transcends time.
For a few moments in the 1990`s South Africa could have competed with and matched any rock scene in the world... What a special moment in time it was and what a pleasure it was to be there to see it and live it...
Probably listened to this song a million times after breaking my neck 10 years ago. Was a real source of positive vibes, when times were dark. Goeie werk manne...
These guys were the soundtrack of my teenage years. I grew up in Amanzimtoti and remember they played a gig right on the beach. a couple thousand peeps going bossies in the sand. A few years later I worked as a stage hand at an INXS gig at Westridge stadium, circa, 1997, Nude Girls opened for them, they literally blew the whole place apart with their performance, INXS were a total let down after that Nude Girls gig. Man what memories!
I can easily see that. INXS, after about 1984 were never the same again. They went so lame-o commercial. They sold out. I'd much rather see this band. .
I also grew up in Toti. Ipahla road, parallel to Kingsway and opposite the hospital. Truly the most amazing town to have a childhood. I miss it immensely.
Nostalgia strikes when I listen to this song! Fell in love with it via a famous South African advert about a boys village (if memory serves me right)...
I really miss my growing teen years in south Africa Durban, fond memories! We had so much natural music talent amongst others the world did not get a chance to experience, and the truth about that country died with it, and will never ever be seen or known again. Scorched, torched and scratched from history and put a black label on the bottle... the world has no idea, no clue...
Fine 1999 vintage with earthy tones and mild spice on the pallet with a hint of blood on the finish. Fullbodied and aged perfectly for the austere mood of post pandemic 2021.
I’m from Canada & I looked up rock bands from South Africa. This is the first band & song I’ve listened to. Absolutely incredible! ❤️ If anyone has other South African songs/bands for me, please comment!
It is hands down the best rock band SA produced, I have attended more concerts that I wish to admit to as it’s ages me 🤣whenever they have a reunion I am there in the front row closing out the evening with bubblegum on my boots
Lyrics to Blue Eyes We're gonna grow you up slowly We're gonna chain you steal Sand in the hand We'll tell you in the end Nester things and slumber While I feed my arms for love murder Round about round about round about now sorry to say the others didn't make it Round about round about round about now You're my ticket out of here Devour you slowly Love you today Sand in the hand We'll tell you in the end Nester things and slumber For it's a common Round about round about round about now sorry to say the others didn't make it Round about round about round about now You're my ticket out of here Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you I aint gonna leave her behind Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you I aint gonna leave you behind Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you I aint gonna leave her behind Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you I aint gonna leave her behind Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you I aint gonna leave her behind-hind Leave her behind Aint gonna leave her behind Blue eyes You're my ticket out of here
@@lynneg974 I'm pretty sure it was about a depressed cop committing family murder. That's what I remember from the SNG documentary. Hence the lyrics; daddy's little blue eyes, I'll come for you, ain't gonna leave her behind.
I picked up the guitar today and this song instantly came to the front of my mind, I had to watch it again! Classic SNG from my youth! There are hints of a new album on the way, I can't wait.
These guys should have been (more) famous. So good. Thanks for perpetually taking me back to Stellenbosch and that "first" performance in Jacob's Ladder!
31.03.2007.... I used to sleep with my Radio on everynight, playing my fav CD, with this song every so often in the background... woke up to this song in the early hours of the morning with my parents telling me that my cousin had died in a car accident.... every time I hear this song, it takes me back.... bittersweet....
I live in Canada, and when I was in uni in the early 00's, my roommate had introduced me to this band. I was very impressed with them at the time, and having just listened to the song again for the first time in years, it holds up extremely well.
@@gregmalcolm-smithdurban2679 I agree but I dont shy away from the things that make me feel nostalgia or loss, because without the negative how can you truly appreciate the positive? Its only through pressure that coal becomes diamonds.
I saw SNG for the first time in Star of the West bar in Kimberley when I was 17, they came to the gig all wearing matching t-shirts, there was probably abou 30 poeple there to see them. After the gig we sat there drinking beer with them. I'm 37 now and I still remember like it was yesterday. Now play this to my daughter who is a SpanishBoer and she loves it!
what can i say sends chills and memories all down my spine love the song its a anthem to my life, seen u guys live once and rocked this song i feel bad - listen to this song and its all good again, many many many thax, baie dankie
We're gonna grow you up slowly We're gonna chain you in to steel Sand in the hand We'll tell you in the end Nest your veins in slumber While I feed my arms for love murder Round about round about round about now Sorry to say The others didn't make it Round about round about round about now You're my ticket out of here Devour you slowly Love you to death Sand in the hand We'll tell you in the end Nest your veins in slumber For it's a-coming Round about round about round about now Sorry to say The others didn't make it Round about round about round about now You're my ticket out of here Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you Ain't gonna leave her behind Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you Ain't gonna leave you behind Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you Ain't gonna leave her behind Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you Ain't gonna leave her behind Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you Ain't gonna leave her behind - hind Leave her behind Ain't gonna leave her behind Blue eyes You're my ticket out of here
Still loving this song in 2024♥️
Definitely and still sharing to my people!!!
Just had to visit this classic again in 2024. They should have been a global sensation
Still don't know how they did not make it to the world stage, Hopefully Arno like Elon can still shed the shackles of our backwaters
Die lied sal nooit oud word nie! Nog steeds een van die beste bands in die hele wereld.
Stem saam
One of the best bands in SA and still going. What an honour to have played with SNG many times and even recently :)
Saw you guys play at the Tuks amphitheatre somewhere in the mid-90s with Nude Girls, Nine and one other band - might have been Sugardrive. What a great gig.
Mainstay mainstage koppi 98. Or 99? Probably both.
@@the_katman2181 tuks jool 1996 ( festival) nudies, sugardrive, sons of trout, ard Matthews fucking epic!
I can feel it through the comment....
One of the great SA bands been listening to the Nudies since my teenage years ❤
This song brings out positive emotions and amazing memories. Wow...only few people would understand
...And there goes the last piece of my heart. I live in NZ now, but this song will always remind me of Die Moederland.
Lon Sherrard, Dink jy daar is iets nog soos n moederland? Ek sien dit as n veilige, suksesvolle, vreedsame land waar almal saam werk.... en alle rasse is so gemeng deesdae niemand hou hulle identiteit meer nie. Die land is besig om af te gaan, maar dis ook oraait. Soos Francois van Coke se: " huis is waar jou mense is, my mense het nie tuisland nie." En "as hierdie skip sink gaan die kaptein saam".
:) mooi bly
Berno Horn Can you blame her?? The country has been fucked for years and getting worse... lekker bly!
@@bernohorn8493 Veilig..?!
I wish i was in NZ.. this place isnt the land i grew up in.. people are shot snd murdered daily.. everywhere.. i was trying to immagrate to NZ before covid... o well.. carry my 9mm 1up everywhere and pray to God to keep us safe every day..
Remember - Ons vir jou Suid Afrika. Loading soon!
I was studying art at Stellenbosch University at the time and remember watching their first ever gig on a Wednesday night (I think) in a small bar called Upstairs in September 1994. A few of my classmates knew one or two of them so along we went for shits and giggles and beers. It was truly a breath of fresh air. Here were 5 cross-dressing, English singing Afrikaans speaking Stellenbosch boys, with their mixture of punk rock, ska, acid jazz and heavy metal - loud, controversial and unapologetic. They emerged on the scene about the same time as the US grunge scene was exploding globally and shook the local music scene, going on to become the voice of a generation. I have subsequently watched them in London and when they opened for U2 in Cape Town in 2011 but nothing will replace the rawness and coarseness of that night.
Small world. I was there as well. Upstairs was THE place to be!
Proudly South African.
Same
2024, September! Still rocking. Timeless. Thanks SNG - a fan from Botswana ❤
This song is a timeless masterpiece. In a country where it's so hard to break out cultural norms, these guys made it look possible. There are others, but the quality of this track in it's time is something that transcends time.
I thought your comment stood out and then I saw you are a Human. I'm somewhat curious as to whether we're related!
For a few moments in the 1990`s South Africa could have competed with and matched any rock scene in the world...
What a special moment in time it was and what a pleasure it was to be there to see it and live it...
I agree 💯%
Same goes for Just Jinger👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
One of the greatest songs ever made by a South African band. Love that pause in the beginning
Definitely . Proudly South African
One of the greatest songs full stop.
I wish people all over the world would see how great this band is, they have so much potential. they are so underrated people just need to hear them.
just love to be a south african, great music all around us
everywhere
@LI .B agree but at least we got some good musicians and music like this
Yes bra! Blaze on. 2021.
Fully agree!!!!
Probably listened to this song a million times after breaking my neck 10 years ago. Was a real source of positive vibes, when times were dark.
Goeie werk manne...
I'm very sorry to hear that
I completly lost count. Awesome song 😂
Here i am in 2019 and still enjoying this song. Anyone else with me?
These guys were the soundtrack of my teenage years. I grew up in Amanzimtoti and remember they played a gig right on the beach. a couple thousand peeps going bossies in the sand. A few years later I worked as a stage hand at an INXS gig at Westridge stadium, circa, 1997, Nude Girls opened for them, they literally blew the whole place apart with their performance, INXS were a total let down after that Nude Girls gig. Man what memories!
I can easily see that. INXS, after about 1984 were never the same again. They went so lame-o commercial. They sold out. I'd much rather see this band.
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I also grew up in Toti. Ipahla road, parallel to Kingsway and opposite the hospital. Truly the most amazing town to have a childhood. I miss it immensely.
Nostalgia strikes when I listen to this song! Fell in love with it via a famous South African advert about a boys village (if memory serves me right)...
Boys town
Love this song!
It's a South African classic must underated singer by far
Been in England for 5 years now and this song makes me remember my growing up in Durban SA. I miss home so much when I listen to this.
I remember going to watch these guys at The River Club. In Cape Town in the late 90s. They put on a great show. They blew the power out out one stage.
Holy crap, I just pulled up this song on YT because it was playing in my head and saw this comment. I was at that same gig and remember the power cut!
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard..definitely one of the most underrated bands, cause I have never heard of them before in germany..
Anna Liedtke you do understand that this song is about depression and hatred right
Yeah sure...
Anna Liedtke listen to the lyrics.
well primarily what do you want from me??
Hiitsmike Where's the hatred ?
Watching this band live was one of the greatest experiences of my life!
🎸🔥 IT'S 2022 AND THE NUDIES ARE STILL ONE OF THE GREATEST BANDS SOUTH AFRICA HAS EVER PRODUCED 🔥
True that!
Defintely .one of the best .
27-03-2023 👌
I really miss my growing teen years in south Africa Durban, fond memories! We had so much natural music talent amongst others the world did not get a chance to experience, and the truth about that country died with it, and will never ever be seen or known again. Scorched, torched and scratched from history and put a black label on the bottle... the world has no idea, no clue...
I'm from Durban living in England saw them in the bluff show grounds when I was younger. This song brings back memories
Same man, finished schooling there at Northwood boys high. 2003
arno is so underated he is probably the best artist in SA would love to se him at oppikoppi
In Pretoria, TuksFM introduced me to this band, and this style of music. RIP TuksFM. 107.2
2019 - And I still love it
Watched SNG live at the Buzz Bar in Pietermaritzburg in the late 90's! Those were the days!!
That's a long time ago
Fine 1999 vintage with earthy tones and mild spice on the pallet with a hint of blood on the finish. Fullbodied and aged perfectly for the austere mood of post pandemic 2021.
Epic, I'm from NZ and visited SA twice. Met SNG in London at Shepherds Bush, great guys. I love this song, it's timeless
Best song ever. A true legend even after 25 years.
This song will never ever get old 😍😱
Such a beautiful song!!!
Discovered this song and band today, thanks to a friend
2018. Don't let it die.
www.webtickets.co.za/events/festival/springbok-nude-girls-the-beautiful-evolution-tou/1480109586
Thank you so much for the alert!
2019
Still alive!
It will never die
Grew up with this, its my dad's favourite song and now it's mine.. Reminds me of home :')
u got one beautiful surname Cait
+Ruaan Botha My real surname is 'Adriaanzen' I just happen to be a fan of Kurt ;)
+Cait Cobain. oh hehehe
Wow... Wow... Wow.
Saw them live at The Jam in Cape Town circa 1999 / 2000.
This basically has made me a teenager again for the last 4 minutes.
Wow.
Takes me back too. Woodstock Festival 2001 and sixteen years old. Ah to be young again!
First time i heard this track was back in 98'
What a powerful track
I’m from Canada & I looked up rock bands from South Africa.
This is the first band & song I’ve listened to. Absolutely incredible! ❤️
If anyone has other South African songs/bands for me, please comment!
check out Prime circle and the Parlotones
Try Just Jinger and Ella Mental too
Seether/Saron Gas, Squeal,Watershed,Lithium, Perez, 12th Avenue
It is hands down the best rock band SA produced, I have attended more concerts that I wish to admit to as it’s ages me 🤣whenever they have a reunion I am there in the front row closing out the evening with bubblegum on my boots
@@cjvandermerwe7233 I loved Lithium as well CJ, Wonderboom and Boo were also favs
2020 And still loving it! From YWP in Durban and will never forget the roots!
the song i play to my friends when they consider drinking and driving! :D
Takes me to a place where i cant decide if its Light or darkness.. Epic ❤
Lyrics to Blue Eyes
We're gonna grow you up slowly
We're gonna chain you steal
Sand in the hand
We'll tell you in the end
Nester things and slumber
While I feed my arms for love murder
Round about round about round about now
sorry to say
the others didn't make it
Round about round about round about now
You're my ticket out of here
Devour you slowly
Love you today
Sand in the hand
We'll tell you in the end
Nester things and slumber
For it's a common
Round about round about round about now
sorry to say
the others didn't make it
Round about round about round about now
You're my ticket out of here
Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you
I aint gonna leave her behind
Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you
I aint gonna leave you behind
Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you
I aint gonna leave her behind
Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you
I aint gonna leave her behind
Daddy's little blue eyes i come for you
I aint gonna leave her behind-hind
Leave her behind
Aint gonna leave her behind
Blue eyes
You're my ticket out of here
@@lynneg974 I'm pretty sure it was about a depressed cop committing family murder. That's what I remember from the SNG documentary. Hence the lyrics; daddy's little blue eyes, I'll come for you, ain't gonna leave her behind.
@@LangChrisSmal that's messed up
Proudly south african, and proudly from worcester home town of arno !!! This is 90's rock at its best... sad how times change...
nog n proud worcester riet😊
Miss you my boy. Can't believe its been 3 years since we had to say goodbye
Nog n ene
great sense of nostalgia arises when this track plays! good times...
So much undiscovered SA talent. The rest of the world is truly missing out 😭😭
Thanks for reminding of good times
Still listening to this in 2017, so many good memories
can never be forgotten, miss these days !!!
Bloody Brilliant!!! So happy to have found these boys again ;) Round about Round about Round about now .................................... ;)
I remember going to your concerts. Fantastic. Music amazing.
Hatfield,Pretoria,News Cafe,Toulas...good memories,South African rock ,great people!!!
I picked up the guitar today and this song instantly came to the front of my mind, I had to watch it again! Classic SNG from my youth! There are hints of a new album on the way, I can't wait.
Live in London Ontario now. From Bloem. Makes me miss home
2021 and still turn to this song for great nostalgia
I only looked up this song because Khaya sang it. Well done Khaya.
This song is still my favourite song in the world...and a constant time travel to my life as a teenager❤️
Aaah man.....cool runnings.
What a classic. Good music will always have its place
These guys should have been (more) famous. So good. Thanks for perpetually taking me back to Stellenbosch and that "first" performance in Jacob's Ladder!
In 2019, and it's like fine South African wine or Tassies standing next to the braaivleis with good friends. We miss those days and home.
Simply awesome. Hear him live, and it makes all the difference!
Goddank vir klank - Lots of love from your neighbour Namibia
Damn this song is good. Proudly South African
What a song! Gives me goosebumps every time! ❤️
Man this music takes me back. High school days in Cape Town...
Haunting. Even after all these years.
Proudly SA seen them so many time they opened for so many great bands. 🤘
Love it. Heard this first about eight years ago.
Shouting out from the U.S.A.
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31.03.2007.... I used to sleep with my Radio on everynight, playing my fav CD, with this song every so often in the background... woke up to this song in the early hours of the morning with my parents telling me that my cousin had died in a car accident.... every time I hear this song, it takes me back.... bittersweet....
I live in Canada, and when I was in uni in the early 00's, my roommate had introduced me to this band. I was very impressed with them at the time, and having just listened to the song again for the first time in years, it holds up extremely well.
This song and Another Universe makes me miss home
Such an underrated song !!!!
Love it
Definitely one of the best songs . Proudly South African.
@@johnchenko8972 too few people listen to this.
@@jbg101 can't get tired listening to this song. Classic song.
Remember when this came out in the 90's. Met them in Maritzburg, was a good night :-)
This music reminds me of a home I can never return to.
Rusty Sheckleberg boet I am so sad you real this way. Life is to short embrace the positive
@@gregmalcolm-smithdurban2679 I agree but I dont shy away from the things that make me feel nostalgia or loss, because without the negative how can you truly appreciate the positive? Its only through pressure that coal becomes diamonds.
I feel like this. Living in HK now, would love to go back, but protecting my family is more important.
It was my First ever live concert at Windhoek country club ! Very long ago........
absolutely love this song, many saffer mates, saffer wife, spent 2013-2018 in Durbs - this song blasting many a braai and phuza thursday!
I saw SNG for the first time in Star of the West bar in Kimberley when I was 17, they came to the gig all wearing matching t-shirts, there was probably abou 30 poeple there to see them. After the gig we sat there drinking beer with them. I'm 37 now and I still remember like it was yesterday. Now play this to my daughter who is a SpanishBoer and she loves it!
what can i say sends chills and memories all down my spine love the song its a anthem to my life, seen u guys live once and rocked this song i feel bad - listen to this song and its all good again, many many many thax, baie dankie
Ashley will never walk alone..Ashley Joseph never forgotten..R.I.P
Love them!So under rated!
One of the most underrated bands ever, should have been allot bigger and should have been allot more widespread
Hands down the best Saffa band!
arguably 1 of SAs best artists .....
Huyser still lives in his contributions
A classic SNG song.
Round about round about now ..... wow i like this song it is great.
Still rocking in 2018!!!!!
Why is it like many of you grew up here in south africa and moved away to other countries 😭😢🥺
It breaks my heart😪
Its sad to leave the soil of your birth.
2019 keeping it alive
We're gonna grow you up slowly
We're gonna chain you in to steel
Sand in the hand
We'll tell you in the end
Nest your veins in slumber
While I feed my arms for love murder
Round about round about round about now
Sorry to say
The others didn't make it
Round about round about round about now
You're my ticket out of here
Devour you slowly
Love you to death
Sand in the hand
We'll tell you in the end
Nest your veins in slumber
For it's a-coming
Round about round about round about now
Sorry to say
The others didn't make it
Round about round about round about now
You're my ticket out of here
Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you
Ain't gonna leave her behind
Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you
Ain't gonna leave you behind
Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you
Ain't gonna leave her behind
Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you
Ain't gonna leave her behind
Daddy's little blue eyes I've come for you
Ain't gonna leave her behind - hind
Leave her behind
Ain't gonna leave her behind
Blue eyes
You're my ticket out of here
My song for my daughter , Shannon blue eyes. Love you Shanzi.
Eish
such a powerful song with great meaning
You're my ticket outta here. Calabash 2025.
Fantastic song. Great memories. Great musicians.
I always come back to this song
This song will never get old...
love it since i was kid
can remember 1998
I first heard this song about four years ago when Arno sang a duet with Karen Zoid. I've been listening ever since. Great tune.
Still resonates with your soul. proud to be SA to have lived and loved the Nudies