In 1998 I was told I would never be able to have children. My world shattered. While I was mourning the loss of what I felt like was the future I wanted, I heard this song and it became the soundtrack of every single night for many many months as I came to grip with not being able to have a child. The words... I'm leaving shallow water, all my dreams of you, I can't go on, I want to run away. Those words oi. There was really something wrong with my soul. After so many years I've forgotten about this song until yesterday, 24 years later and I started to sob. Only this time I was holding my 7 year old daughter as I squeezed her tight and danced with her in the lounge. Sometimes you feel you want to give up. You feel you have no goal. You feel you want to give up on your goals. Just try one more time. Just one more time. Thank you for this powerful song.
I'm so glad that your story eventually had a happy ending, I also lost 2 through miscarriages but am beyond blessed with my daughter turning 18 in 2 weeks... You also just can't help wonder who they would be today if they survived... Blessed none the less!
My heart aches when I hear this song. It swirls with nostalgia and a time when being a young adult meant a life of living in the moment and facing a blank slate of possibilities.
Was a young man at Hatfield when I discovered this band in Morgan's. Went to their concert in VTH arena and saw them at Oppikopi. What pleasure to stumble across this in the Caribbean...
Madness, absolute madness... the energy, passion, harmony and emotion shown between you all in this rendition deserves all the plaudits, for this - we salute you !
This is just amazing. Grab a beer. Have a listen. Look for the faces. We were so, so young when this came out. Hopeful, wishful. Man, this took me back. 25 years later and it still rings out as an anthen for those of us who became adults in-between now and then. Ciao Ard and team, what a gift.
Man...this song...The only way I can explain what it means to me is to take you back to a cold night in late July 1998.. I left matric in 1996 and by 1998 was so terribly lost as to what to do with my life, I went through my first real heartbreak in late 1997 and just couldn`t find a way through it all...I decided to join my best friend from school on the usual 1990`s 2 year trip to the UK on a working visa... The night I got into my dad`s car to head to Jhb International to get my flight I was absolutely kakking myself, wondering if it was the right thing to do, wondering what I was heading towards with no real plan in mind or laid out for me to follow...as we turned onto the highway my dad could see how nervous I was and put on the radio...this track then began and every word hit me like a warm,, all enveloping cloud...complete calm came over me...I then completely knew that everything was going to be just fine.. I ended up having the best 2 years of my life living in and working in Manchester and met people that i`m still great friends with... Thank you so much for writing this incredible track, it still makes me smile so hard whenever I hear it!
I'm having a lekker cry here in Holland. This song basically sucked me back into a whole giant nostaglia puddle. Just amazing to see all of you. Sending love uit de laag landen.
Stoked guys. That track was an anthem for us growing up in the mid/late 90's . Hours of fun on our guitars around bonfires trying to redo J.J. tunes... we tried our best to sound like Ard. 😀 What incredible VOX's!! Thanks for the effort and for sharing 👌 great production.
This South Africa. We all get together and make things better and have each other's back. From the SA rugby team to Dricuss to our musicians we always find a way to work together to make our country and our people better and stronger 💪
Fcuk me, this brings tears to my eyes. Saw these artists, in their bands, decades ago. Then, I follow the sailing. This pops up. I'm fighting to hold back the tears, because it's close to my heart. It's deep, few will understand. If any, because I cannot. Greetings from Primrose, Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Got chills . The years went by so fast . Could feel the energy of great musicians creating magic. Congrats Ard and also Ross on his solo career. How things change is awesome 👌
We came upon this song via The Waterboys. The story as follows ... Mike Scott - himself - replied to a tweet by Arno Carstens - the main support act in this weekend's SA Waterboys concerts - that we've been avidly anticipating since 2020. Clicking on Arno's page, we came upon this link ... and here we are ... in awe of this masterpiece ... that has induced an Ard / Just Jinjer phase. Thank you Spotify. So, on the eve of the most keenly anticipated concert of our lives, we are, quite unexpectedly, rocking to Just Jinjer. And so happy for it. There are so many masterpieces penned by Ard and co. Beautiful music. Thank you, guys.
The meaning of this song has changed for me over the years and this rendition has been bittersweet... I just lost my mom amd am embarking on a new journey that doesn't include her. I truly am leaving shallow waters to a big scary unknown and it is this beautiful rendition of a song that's been a big part of the soundtrack to my life, that will be sitting in my soul as a constant reminder that life goes on and it can be beautiful again.
What an awesome tune! 1st watched Ard sing this at a small venue in PE circa 98/99, must have been stood 2 to 3 mtrs from the band. So powerful! Sitting here in Finland playing this version on repeat, tears streaming down my face. #homesick
Wow... all the memories came flooding back* Just Jinger songs feature strongly on my highschool playlist! First friend holiday away, first kiss.... so... many....memories!
Ard, I remember the first time I heard Shallow Waters, at a small gig at Hard Rock Cafe where Fools Garden were signing Lemon Tree a hit at the time. Leon Reutenbach was supporting and someone asked if you could get up and sing a song. It's stayed with me all these years, as a huge fan of yours and help awaken the SA fan in me for bands like Just Jinger, Springbok Nude Girls, Watershed, Prime Circle Parlotones and so on through the naughties and beyond. Living in England these days one of the things I miss the most is being able to see you, Arno, Ross and bands like Watershed and the Tones live. Keep making great music, it warms my soul.
The way this was done, perhaps because of the Artists joining in but it feels like 25 years of South African music in 1 amazing song put together. Growing up with these Groups, such crazy Goosebumps every time I watch it. Beautiful stuff Guys!
First time I heard Ard singing was this song on Tukkies campus, right when Just Jinger were starting out. This makes me feel a bit old, and oh so nostalgic ❤
Had to watch it a few more times and the tears are just rolling now! So much emotion and such a once in a lifetime opportunity to see so many of SA Rock legends gathered together. Love it
Wow wow wow ! What an incredible collaboration …so proud to be South African …you are all so talented and Ard is a legend …just love your work thank you for this and for all of you for sharing your talent and passion …❤️
I fell in love with #justjinger in 1996. Have all your albums. Shallow waters is one of my go to songs, especially when faced with challenges of new ventures. Thank you for awesome music. Thank you for a great collaboration...
Wow guys, what a collaboration. Congrats to the jinjer’s for this beautiful achievement. A song that means so much to so many of us for so many different reasons. I feel privileged to have met and worked along side you guys! Looking forward to some more beautiful music in the future. All the best for Cape to Rio! Big love to you all
I can so clearly remember Just Jinger playing at Morgan’s Cat and Chillers in Randburg when I was in my early 20’s. Shallow Waters was one of my most favor tracks. This new version is just spectacular 🙌 and I love the collaboration with those famous artists from that time that catapulted the SA music scene. This rendition gives me absolut goosebumps as I have so many fond memories from that time and when I used to blast that CD in my car. I even gave Ard a lift once from the Waterfront 😄 and I was fan girling so much I could barely concentrate on driving 😂 Absolutely loved Just Jinger and I still have my signed copy of their CD that features Shallow Waters ❤
Art Knows about my relationship with this song! I told him about it last Sunday at Wanderers. It has shaped my Personal and Work life over the last 25 years!.This version sums up our amazing crazy country. Love you all. Bakerman!
Ahhh man...The memories...reminds me of the "Levi's Sunset Ribbon Red HIV / AIDs Music Video" which was also a cracking collaboration of SAs finest. Henry Ate was another from this era...Royal show grounds PMB
This song is going to bring forward the hero's that will safe this South-African people from falling down Stand up people, people this is it great proud.
Gawd DAMN have we got some of the best talent and voices in the world!! Goosebumps, smiles, happy memories the entire way through 💙💙💙💙 and now, another fantastic collaboration to keep us company for the next 25 yrs😊
26 years ago you played solo and rocked our place Mexicali. Followed by your duo cat chambers. Wow what fun times Watching you grow and grow has been one heck of a journey
In 1998 I was told I would never be able to have children. My world shattered. While I was mourning the loss of what I felt like was the future I wanted, I heard this song and it became the soundtrack of every single night for many many months as I came to grip with not being able to have a child. The words... I'm leaving shallow water, all my dreams of you, I can't go on, I want to run away. Those words oi. There was really something wrong with my soul. After so many years I've forgotten about this song until yesterday, 24 years later and I started to sob. Only this time I was holding my 7 year old daughter as I squeezed her tight and danced with her in the lounge.
Sometimes you feel you want to give up. You feel you have no goal. You feel you want to give up on your goals. Just try one more time. Just one more time. Thank you for this powerful song.
Wow, that is a truly touching story....... all the best to you.
This post drove me to tears. So special
And so happy for you...
I'm so glad that your story eventually had a happy ending, I also lost 2 through miscarriages but am beyond blessed with my daughter turning 18 in 2 weeks... You also just can't help wonder who they would be today if they survived... Blessed none the less!
Wow love this story as I love this song so powerful
I'm read this an choked up. This version of the song seems fitting for you. It's much more upbeat; just like your life turned out. Awesome
South African music was sooo amazing during the 90s … so much talent and diversity
Its still good we must just explore it. Its as good as the 90s
Proudly South African. Please play in Manchester, England. We miss local is lekker and the good memories.
My heart aches when I hear this song. It swirls with nostalgia and a time when being a young adult meant a life of living in the moment and facing a blank slate of possibilities.
Ross, Ard and Arno should do more colabs! Their voices just works GREAT together
Was a young man at Hatfield when I discovered this band in Morgan's. Went to their concert in VTH arena and saw them at Oppikopi. What pleasure to stumble across this in the Caribbean...
Sounds like my story too!🎉
2023 and it's even more amazing. Such awesome moments as a teen listening to this ✌️
Madness, absolute madness... the energy, passion, harmony and emotion shown between you all in this rendition deserves all the plaudits, for this - we salute you !
This is just amazing. Grab a beer. Have a listen. Look for the faces. We were so, so young when this came out. Hopeful, wishful. Man, this took me back. 25 years later and it still rings out as an anthen for those of us who became adults in-between now and then. Ciao Ard and team, what a gift.
Why am I only afforded one like??? 👍👍👍 Nailed it!
Absolutely! Couldn't have said it better myself!
😂
We were babies still 😢
Very good!!
so mooi! hoendervleis. Dankie julle
I love this song to the moon. Miss the 90's in South Africa ❤
Man...this song...The only way I can explain what it means to me is to take you back to a cold night in late July 1998..
I left matric in 1996 and by 1998 was so terribly lost as to what to do with my life, I went through my first real heartbreak in late 1997 and just couldn`t find a way through it all...I decided to join my best friend from school on the usual 1990`s 2 year trip to the UK on a working visa...
The night I got into my dad`s car to head to Jhb International to get my flight I was absolutely kakking myself, wondering if it was the right thing to do, wondering what I was heading towards with no real plan in mind or laid out for me to follow...as we turned onto the highway my dad could see how nervous I was and put on the radio...this track then began and every word hit me like a warm,, all enveloping cloud...complete calm came over me...I then completely knew that everything was going to be just fine..
I ended up having the best 2 years of my life living in and working in Manchester and met people that i`m still great friends with...
Thank you so much for writing this incredible track, it still makes me smile so hard whenever I hear it!
This is a message to all the young South African artists. Please take up the torch and carry on. Please make good music like this
I'm having a lekker cry here in Holland. This song basically sucked me back into a whole giant nostaglia puddle. Just amazing to see all of you. Sending love uit de laag landen.
Ard Matthews is my spirit animal. Legend
Stoked guys. That track was an anthem for us growing up in the mid/late 90's . Hours of fun on our guitars around bonfires trying to redo J.J. tunes... we tried our best to sound like Ard. 😀 What incredible VOX's!! Thanks for the effort and for sharing 👌 great production.
This South Africa. We all get together and make things better and have each other's back. From the SA rugby team to Dricuss to our musicians we always find a way to work together to make our country and our people better and stronger 💪
Just Jinger sure have delivered some of the most Iconic songs in the past 25+ years.
I can't think there could be any better way of celebrating this song. Passion, respect and legends....fair winds Ard!
Fcuk me, this brings tears to my eyes.
Saw these artists, in their bands, decades ago.
Then, I follow the sailing.
This pops up.
I'm fighting to hold back the tears, because it's close to my heart. It's deep, few will understand. If any, because I cannot.
Greetings from Primrose, Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Oh wowwww - this is absolutely awesome! 👌🏻 ❤
South African legends.. thanks Ard
Goosebumps & tears rolling down while connecting to the 16 year old me who wanted to run away many years ago. Wow .. thanks for the healing ❤️🩹
Tears over here, too! ❤
Absolutely AMAZING! The way all the different voices compliment each other 😍 Get goosebumps every time I listen to it!!
One of my favourite songs from my favourite South Africa band. Absolutely adore this remix!!
Got chills .
The years went by so fast .
Could feel the energy of great musicians creating magic.
Congrats Ard and also Ross on his solo career.
How things change is awesome 👌
Wish I could see this song performed live by all these artists
From the first note I had goosebumps. Absolutely amazing! Wonderful collaboration and electric energy!!!!
We came upon this song via The Waterboys. The story as follows ... Mike Scott - himself - replied to a tweet by Arno Carstens - the main support act in this weekend's SA Waterboys concerts - that we've been avidly anticipating since 2020. Clicking on Arno's page, we came upon this link ... and here we are ... in awe of this masterpiece ... that has induced an Ard / Just Jinjer phase. Thank you Spotify. So, on the eve of the most keenly anticipated concert of our lives, we are, quite unexpectedly, rocking to Just Jinjer. And so happy for it. There are so many masterpieces penned by Ard and co. Beautiful music. Thank you, guys.
The 16 Year old in me is a very happy boy again
The meaning of this song has changed for me over the years and this rendition has been bittersweet... I just lost my mom amd am embarking on a new journey that doesn't include her. I truly am leaving shallow waters to a big scary unknown and it is this beautiful rendition of a song that's been a big part of the soundtrack to my life, that will be sitting in my soul as a constant reminder that life goes on and it can be beautiful again.
What an awesome tune! 1st watched Ard sing this at a small venue in PE circa 98/99, must have been stood 2 to 3 mtrs from the band. So powerful! Sitting here in Finland playing this version on repeat, tears streaming down my face. #homesick
Proud moment for South Africa 🇿🇦
All my teenage (and current) favorite SA musicians in one video! LOVE IT!!! Nostalgic much!!
Goosebumps!!! Remember listening to this as a kid with my brother on tape. Still one of the best songs ever 🥰🥰🥰
My six favourite SA Musso in one place..... goosebumps
Was I really only 8 when this song was released? I basically grew up with these guys. Long live South African rock legends.
All my best - congratulations on 25 and a half years 🎉 Thanks for all the jols and music over that time !
Wow... all the memories came flooding back*
Just Jinger songs feature strongly on my highschool playlist! First friend holiday away, first kiss.... so... many....memories!
The remake I didn't know I needed... 🥺
Jirrr julle die is so mooi, ons soek nog!! 🔥🔥🔥
Ard, I remember the first time I heard Shallow Waters, at a small gig at Hard Rock Cafe where Fools Garden were signing Lemon Tree a hit at the time. Leon Reutenbach was supporting and someone asked if you could get up and sing a song. It's stayed with me all these years, as a huge fan of yours and help awaken the SA fan in me for bands like Just Jinger, Springbok Nude Girls, Watershed, Prime Circle Parlotones and so on through the naughties and beyond. Living in England these days one of the things I miss the most is being able to see you, Arno, Ross and bands like Watershed and the Tones live. Keep making great music, it warms my soul.
Awesomeness! It feels like yesterday! Thanks for taking us back! ❤
I have goosebumps across every centimetre of my smiling and utterly delighted self!
Ek is so bly dat ons almal deel is van die elite 44 wat saam staan vir wat ons glo, julle het weer hoop in die beste van Sa uitgebring
Time to listen to it for the 50th time this morning. Epic stuff guys. Sounds amazing... The tears are flowing. Beautiful
The way this was done, perhaps because of the Artists joining in but it feels like 25 years of South African music in 1 amazing song put together. Growing up with these Groups, such crazy Goosebumps every time I watch it. Beautiful stuff Guys!
legends. Appreciate the selfie at the airport yesterday, Ard.
First time I heard Ard singing was this song on Tukkies campus, right when Just Jinger were starting out. This makes me feel a bit old, and oh so nostalgic ❤
STILL ON REPEAT .... makes me soooo smiley !!!!!....ooooooim leaving .....tomorrrrow
I thought I wouldn't like it, but it's grown on me and love it as much as the original.
Had to watch it a few more times and the tears are just rolling now! So much emotion and such a once in a lifetime opportunity to see so many of SA Rock legends gathered together. Love it
Loving this song...👌 brilliant
Wow wow wow ! What an incredible collaboration …so proud to be South African …you are all so talented and Ard is a legend …just love your work thank you for this and for all of you for sharing your talent and passion …❤️
OMG, just amazing, fantastically amazing 🫶
Brought back so many nostalgic happy memories from my childhood - I grew up listening to all comes round!
I fell in love with #justjinger in 1996. Have all your albums. Shallow waters is one of my go to songs, especially when faced with challenges of new ventures. Thank you for awesome music. Thank you for a great collaboration...
Wow guys, what a collaboration. Congrats to the jinjer’s for this beautiful achievement. A song that means so much to so many of us for so many different reasons. I feel privileged to have met and worked along side you guys! Looking forward to some more beautiful music in the future. All the best for Cape to Rio! Big love to you all
I can so clearly remember Just Jinger playing at Morgan’s Cat and Chillers in Randburg when I was in my early 20’s. Shallow Waters was one of my most favor tracks. This new version is just spectacular 🙌 and I love the collaboration with those famous artists from that time that catapulted the SA music scene. This rendition gives me absolut goosebumps as I have so many fond memories from that time and when I used to blast that CD in my car.
I even gave Ard a lift once from the Waterfront 😄 and I was fan girling so much I could barely concentrate on driving 😂 Absolutely loved Just Jinger and I still have my signed copy of their CD that features Shallow Waters ❤
Wow. All the great ones. ❤
Also, Ross and Ard have hands down two of the best voices in the world 🔥🔥
Fact
facts!! 😍😍
Art Knows about my relationship with this song! I told him about it last Sunday at Wanderers. It has shaped my Personal and Work life over the last 25 years!.This version sums up our amazing crazy country. Love you all. Bakerman!
My mind is officially blown and this song could not come at a more important time in my life.
Ahhh man...The memories...reminds me of the "Levi's Sunset Ribbon Red HIV / AIDs Music Video" which was also a cracking collaboration of SAs finest. Henry Ate was another from this era...Royal show grounds PMB
Bloody Marvellous ❤❤❤❤❤
Just incredible I have watched it more than 10 times and it still gives me Goosebumps! Thank you
this is absolutely fantastic and more
This song is going to bring forward the hero's that will safe this South-African people from falling down Stand up people, people this is it great proud.
Ongelooflik al my gunsteling artists, buiten Kurt. Dis soos room in my koffie
Ard was my neighbour in Umdloti Beach & I had the pleasure of listening to them Jam from the basement garage every day ❤
Hearing this on Knysna FM today - wow wow wow - awesome
Love it one of my favourite songs of all time xx
this is beautiful!!!! such beautiful and underrated talent.😭😭❤️ you guys are fantastic! im in tears.😭
Love you Ard.Ross,Karen,Arno,Kurt,Francois and Just J!😍😘😘😘🥰❤❤❤
This tune makes the hair on my head stand on edge. A soul reaching tune. Simply spiritual!
Beautiful ARD matthews
When music is this powerful and evocative, it's a privilege to be alive. 🎶 🎵 Thank you for feeding my soul.
Oh my goodness, I LOVE this version!! Ard, your music has always been amazing! I am playing this on repeat.
Just stunning, the song, the production, everything.... niiiiiiiice :)
Gawd DAMN have we got some of the best talent and voices in the world!! Goosebumps, smiles, happy memories the entire way through 💙💙💙💙 and now, another fantastic collaboration to keep us company for the next 25 yrs😊
Eous song
It brings back so many memories
Still gives me goosebumps in 2024 ❤
Brings back so many memories, can't believe it's been more than 25 years. Excellent rendition!
It touched my soul even after all these years… It is still all the feels …. Well done to all … #love 🖤🥂 congrats
I got serious goosebumps listening to that. How awesome!!!
Well you made a lot of people feel very old and very young at the same time.... absolutely amazing!
I can't even describe the emotion ❤ You have outdone yourselves...!
Most Beautiful thing I've seen in my life!
Just heard the release of Shallow Waters after it first become no 1 in S.A. with my wife in UK
Thank you Ard and team
God bless from Goose
OMG goosebumps all my favourite artist together in one of my all time fave songs i love you guys😍😭
Legends! Ross, still amazing!
Ag, julle is verskriklik oulik, almal van julle! BAIE dankie hiervoor! 💕
This is EPIC!!! Some of my favourite artists from my youth!!!
This is sooo Sha-na-na! 👍
26 years ago you played solo and rocked our place Mexicali. Followed by your duo cat chambers. Wow what fun times
Watching you grow and grow has been one heck of a journey
Absolutely exceptional!!!!!!!!😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤❤❤
World Class Pappa se so❤
Can not stop listening. Goosebumps 👏👏👏World class music!!
Wow 🎉 see you on friday in PE 🇿🇦🤩
What a song👌
Phucking stunning guys & gal! Goosebumps when you all let rip! Do more!