Not Without Us
DJ Ötzi Lyrics

OH-OH!
The song begins with an exclamation to express the artist's frustration.

You want more cash
The artist addresses people who are greedy and want more money.

You want more money
The artist emphasizes that some people's desire for money knows no bounds.

You want to get the sweetest honey
The artist addresses people who want the best of everything and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it.

How do you wanna do it if you don′t talk to us-GIVE IT A BREAK NOW!
The artist suggests that those who want more shouldn't ignore the people who can help them get it, and tells them to stop acting like they can achieve their desires alone.

You wanna win
The artist then addresses people who want to be victorious in their endeavors.

Be number one
The artist highlights how some people's ambition is to be at the top of their game.

Refrain: You wanna be next president You wanna be the top event You wanna be the superstar It will never work NOT WITHOUT US-NOT WITH US NA NA NA NA NA-NANA Not without me NA NA NA NA NA-NANA Not without you NA NA NA NA NA-NANA-OH-OH! NOT WITHOUT US
The refrain emphasizes that none of the aforementioned ambitions will come to fruition if they are pursued without the help and support of others, hence the line 'NOT WITHOUT US.'

You thing you′re smart
The artist highlights peoples' tendency to overestimate their intelligence or ability.

You thing you're clever
The artist highlights peoples' tendency to overestimate their cleverness or cunningness.

You feed your ego more than ever
The artist addresses those who are obsessed with their own self-importance and don't consider the feelings or contributions of others.

How do you wanna do it if you don't count on us- GIVE IT A BREAK NOW!
The artist suggests that those who are overly self-involved won't be able to achieve their ambitions without the help and support of others, and that they need to 'GIVE IT A BREAK NOW'.

You need some help
The artist addresses peoples' proclivity for needing assistance with their ambitions.

You need support
The artist highlights how peoples' need for support can be vital to achieving their goals.

Tocut the cake king of sword?
This line could possibly be a reference to achieving ultimate success and receiving a gratifying reward (such as cutting the cake like royalty).

Refrain: You wanna be next president You wanna be the top event You wanna be the superstar It will never work NOT WITHOUT US-NOT WITH US NA NA NA NA NA-NANA Not without me NA NA NA NA NA-NANA Not without you NA NA NA NA NA-NANA-OH-OH! NOT WITHOUT US
The refrain emphasizes that none of the aforementioned ambitions will come to fruition if they are pursued without the help and support of others, hence the line 'NOT WITHOUT US.'

You wanna drive the fastest car
The artist addresses peoples' desire for materialistic symbols of wealth and their belief that it contributes to their success.

You wanna be the best so far
The artist highlights peoples' constant strive to be the best in their field.

Do you believe that you can do it NO-NOT WITHOUT US
The artist poses a rhetorical question as to whether people believe they can achieve their ambitions without the help of others. The answer given is 'NO, NOT WITHOUT US'.

Do you belive that your boss can do it NO-NOT WITHOUT US
This line addresses corporate superiority and how even bosses can't achieve success if they don't have the help and support of their employees. The answer given to the rhetorical question is 'NO, NOT WITHOUT US'.

Do you believe that hollywood can do it NO-NOT WITHOUT US
The artist address Hollywood, the movie industry in Los Angeles, USA, and emphasizes how it too can't achieve its ambitions without the help and support of others. The answer given to the rhetorical question is 'NO, NOT WITHOUT US'.

Do you believe the world can do it NO-NOT WITHOUT US
This line addresses the world and its inhabitants, emphasizing how humanity won't be able to achieve its shared and individual goals without the help and support of one another. The answer given to the rhetorical question is 'NO, NOT WITHOUT US'.

NA NA NA NA NA -NANA Not without me NA NA NA NA NA -NANA Not without you NA NA NA NA NA -NANA-OH-OH! NOT WITHOUT US
The same refrain explains that, just like the aforementioned ambitions, no individual can excel without the help and support of others, hence the line 'NOT WITHOUT US'. Also emphasizing that one will always need 'Not without me' or 'Not without you' , and shouting again, 'NOT WITHOUT US' in conclusion.

You wanna sell your comic strip- NA NA NA NA NA -NANA You wanna be a millionaire- NA NA NA NA NA -NANA
The artist highlights how people across a variety of fields, such as comic strips and millionaire-making ambitions, also require the help and support of others.

It will never work OH OH!
The artist emphasis that any ambition will never work if it is pursued without the help and support of others.