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'DIE ONSE VADER' is a heartfelt Afrikaans Christian and Gospel prayer tribute by internationally renowned Berlin-based artist Kobus Muller. Released in 2025, this deeply emotional single honors his late father and blends traditional gospel, contemporary Christian music, and new age influences. Showcasing Kobus Muller’s award-winning vocals, songwriting, and production skills, the song is available on major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and more, reaching audiences worldwide with its powerful message of faith, remembrance, and spiritual healing.

Lyrics / LIRIEKE
lyrics OF 'DIE ONSE VADER" by Kobus Muller

Ons Vader wat woon in die hemel
Geheilig sy U naam
Laat U ryk kom
U wil geskied
Soos in die hemel
So ook op die aarde

Gee ons vandag ons dag se brood
En vergeef ons al ons skulde
Net soos ons vergewe
Dié wat teen ons sondig

Laat kom ons nie in die versoeking,
maar verlos ons van die bose

Want U is die ryk
En die sterkte
En die Here
Vir ewig en ewig Amen
Vir ewig en ewig Amen

Kobus Muller – DIE ONSE VADER: A Soulful Afrikaans Christian and Gospel Tribute

'DIE ONSE VADER' is a deeply moving 2025 release by Kobus Muller, a South African-born, Berlin-based internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer. This Afrikaans-language Christian and Gospel track serves as a prayerful tribute to his late father, Jacobus Johannes Philippus Muller, combining powerful gospel melodies with contemporary new age influences. The song highlights Kobus’s exceptional vocal and musical talents while delivering an emotional message of faith, family, and spiritual remembrance.

ABOUT KOBUS MULLER
Read the story behind the sound—discover who KOBUS MULLER truly is.

KOBUS MULLER is a South African-born artist now based in Berlin, Germany. He rose to fame in 2007 after winning the Patricia Lewis and SABC 2 TV singing competition, 'SUPERSTERRE'. Since then, Kobus Muller has built a distinguished international music career, releasing over 15 albums in multiple languages including Afrikaans, German, English, and Zulu. His versatile musical style spans Schlager, pop, rock, dance, country, and power ballads, often infused with classical influences. Muller has earned multiple number-one hits and gold album certifications, and has been featured on international artists’ DVDs and albums. He has performed in over 30 countries across six continents and shared stages with renowned acts such as Smokie, Westlife, and Boney M.

KOBUS MULLER - DIE ONSE VADER
discover THE STORY AND MEANING BEHIND THE RECORDING.

At the age of 8, I taught myself to play the organ - without reading sheet music, without formal lessons - just a child guided by curiosity, instinct, and something deeper: faith. Music became my prayer. It became how I listened for God’s voice, and how I answered. In our family home, the heart of that faith was "Die Onse Vader".

Hanging on the wall of our living room, lovingly crocheted by my mother and framed by my father’s hands, were the words of this sacred prayer. It watched over every Bible study we shared as a family. It became more than just words—it was part of the rhythm of our lives. For my father, Die Onse Vader was not just a prayer. It was a way of living. It was how he led our family: with reverence, humility, and quiet strength.

My father, Jacobus Johannes Philippus Muller, was born on 9 October 1954 - a man of principle, unwavering faith, and gentle wisdom. He passed away on 1 July 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the travel restrictions at the time, I was unable to say goodbye in person or attend his funeral - something that has left an ache in my heart that words can never fully ease.

And the truth is - I have been struggling ever since.

Over the past four years, I’ve faced a kind of grief that goes beyond sadness. I’ve struggled with serious depression, with the weight of unfinished goodbyes, with the deafening silence left behind when someone so vital, so constant, is suddenly gone. It’s taken a serious toll on my life, my health, my creativity. It’s left a deep dark and empty hole in my heart, that nothing seems to fill.

There were days I couldn’t create. Days I couldn’t play. Days I couldn’t sing or perform. Days where I questioned everything - I still do. The light that once burned so brightly in me as a musician and as a person felt dimmed. I was lost in mourning - a mourning that had no ceremony, no closure. Only silence.

But this year, as I turned 40, I felt something shift. Not a healing, exactly. Not a “moving on.” But a deep need to honor - to remember him not in silence, but in sound. In music. In one of the songs and prayers he loved the most.

He often hinted, quietly and humbly, that if ever there was a song to be sung at his funeral, it should be "Die Onse Vader". Not a performance, but a prayer. Not a showcase, but a conversation with God.

As I found the courage to produce and record "Die Onse Vader", I searched far and wide for a version that sounded like the prayer my father loved. But I couldn’t find one that captured the quiet power, the stillness, and the sacredness it held in our home. So I decided to create my own arrangement - a version that speaks from my soul, played on the organ and sung from the place where memory and faith meet.

This recording of "Die Onse Vader" is not just music or another recording. It is a tribute. A farewell. A thank you. A prayer to Heaven for the father, who taught me how to live with grace, who never complained, and who faced every trial with quiet dignity. He was my role model, my guide, my father.

"Pa, ek mis jou elke dag. Daar gaan geen oomblik verby waar ek nie aan jou dink nie. Pa was my held, my voorbeeld, my rus in moeilike tye. Die wêreld voel leeg sonder Pa se stem, lag en wysheid. Ek sou enigiets gee vir nog een gesprek, nog een drukkie, nog een kans om vir Pa te kon sê hoeveel ek Pa liefhet. Dankie vir alles wat Pa my geleer het. Dankie dat jy my Pa was. Pa het ’n merk op my siel gelaat wat tyd nooit sal uitvee nie. Rus in vrede, Pa. Jy sal altyd deel van my wees. Ek dra Pa in my hart – in elke noot wat ek speel, in elke gebed wat ek fluister. Rus sag in vrede. Tot ons eendag mekaar weer sien. Liefde Kobus Muller."

ENGLISH TRANSLATION: ""Dad, I miss you every day. Not a moment goes by without me thinking of you. You were my hero, my role model, my comfort in difficult times. The world feels empty without your voice, your laughter, and your wisdom. I would give anything for one more conversation, one more hug, one more chance to tell you how much I love you. Thank you for everything you taught me. Thank you for being my father. You left a mark on my soul that time will never erase. Rest in peace, Dad. You will always be a part of me. I carry you in my heart — in every note I play, in every prayer I whisper. Rest softly in peace. Until we meet again one day. Love, Kobus Muller."

In Loving Memory of Jacobus Johannes Philippus Muller, 1954-10-09 – †2021-07-01
Rest in Peace — Gone, but Never Forgotten

SONG CREDITS: DIE ONSE VADER
by KOBUS MULLER

TITLE: DIE ONSE VADER
ARTIST: KOBUS MULLER
RELEASE DATE: 01/07/2025
ISRC: ZA2PK2500003
DURATION: 02:15
PRIMARY GENRE: Christian/Gospel
SECONDARY GENRE: New Age
LANGUAGE: Afrikaans
RECORD LABEL: Independent Artists
DISTRIBUTED BY: Nextereo Records
KOBUS MULLER presents 'DIE ONSE VADER' — an Afrikaans Christian and Gospel music release honoring the memory of his father, Jacobus Johannes Philippus Muller (1954-10-09 – †2021-07-01). Released on July 1, 2025, this heartfelt tribute combines soulful lyrics and powerful melodies, embodying deep faith and personal loss. Official ISRC ZA2PK2500003 marks this significant milestone in Kobus Muller's acclaimed international music career.

Discover the album featuring Kobus Muller’s soulful release 'DIE ONSE VADER,' a heartfelt Afrikaans Christian and Gospel music collection. This album reflects themes of faith, remembrance, and spiritual healing, dedicated to his late father Jacobus Johannes Philippus Muller (1954-10-09 – †2021-07-01). Released on July 1, 2025, the album showcases Kobus Muller’s talents as a multi award-winning international singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, blending traditional and contemporary sounds to inspire listeners worldwide.

CREATIVE ROLES:
MAIN ARTIST: KOBUS MULLER | SONGWRITER: LUTHER EMERSON | PRODUCER: KOBUS MULLER | ARRANGER: KOBUS MULLER | PROGRAMMER: KOBUS MULLER | MIXING ENGINEER: KOBUS MULLER | RECORDING ENGINEER: KOBUS MULLER | MASTERING ENGINEER: KOBUS MULLER | MUSIC DIRECTOR: KOBUS MULLER | SOUND ENGINEER: KOBUS MULLER | VOCAL ENGINEER: KOBUS MULLER | BACKING VOCALS: KOBUS MULLER KOBUS MULLER, DIE ONSE VADER (In Loving Memory of Jacobus Johannes Philippus Muller, 1954-10-09 – †2021-07-01), Afrikaans, Christian Music, Gospel Music, Release Date July 01 2025, ISRC ZA2PK2500003

Experience 'DIE ONSE VADER' by Kobus Muller, a deeply moving Afrikaans prayer tribute dedicated to his late father, Jacobus Johannes Philippus Muller. Released on 1 July 2025, marking the 4th anniversary of his father's passing, this song coincides with Kobus Muller’s 40th birthday on 2 June 2025. Blending Christian, gospel, and new age influences, the track highlights Kobus’s talents as a multi award-winning international singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. Crafted with profound emotion and technical excellence, 'DIE ONSE VADER' honors family legacy while pushing creative boundaries in modern music.

INSTRUMENTATION:
BASS GUITAR: KOBUS MULLER | ORGAN: KOBUS MULLER | KEYBOARDS: KOBUS MULLER | RECORDER: KOBUS MULLER | PROGRAMMING: KOBUS MULLER
KOBUS MULLER, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards, Organ, Church Organ, Pipe Organ, international singer, producer, Artist, Multi-instrumentalist

Kobus Muller is a versatile singer, songwriter, and producer whose music blends rich vocals with powerful organ accompaniment. His works span multiple genres including Afrikaans gospel, spiritual music, and classical crossover. Known for his emotive delivery and mastery of traditional and contemporary sounds, Kobus’s music resonates deeply with audiences worldwide, highlighting his unique African roots and Berlin-based artistry.

Kobus Muller’s musical works are protected under performance rights management organizations, ensuring his intellectual property is legally secured. As a registered artist, Kobus collaborates with GEMA (Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte) in Germany, which manages his rights as a composer, arranger, and performer. This affiliation guarantees proper recognition, royalty collection, and protection of his Afrikaans gospel and classical crossover repertoire.

COPYRIGHT: © & ℗ 2025 KOBUS MULLER ™. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, performance, broadcasting, or derivative works—including covers and adaptations—are strictly prohibited without the express written permission of KOBUS MULLER.

COPYRIGHT: © & ℗ 2025 KOBUS MULLER™. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, performance, broadcasting, modification, or creation of derivative works—including covers, adaptations, album artwork, and cover photography in any format—is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of KOBUS MULLER.

ALBUM INFORMATION: DIE ONSE VADER
by KOBUS MULLER