Die Antwoord (Afrikaans for "The Answer") is a South African rap-rave group… Read Full Bio ↴Die Antwoord (Afrikaans for "The Answer") is a South African rap-rave group formed in Cape Town in 2008. The group was formed by rappers Ninja and Yolandi Visser (stylized as ¥O-LANDI VI$$ER), and God (formerly referred to as DJ Hi-Tek). Die Antwoord's image is based on a counterculture movement known as zef in South Africa.

01. Never Le Nkemise 1
Die Antwoord Lyrics

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Never Le Nkemise
Never Le Nkemise

I'm indestructible, gangster number one
Play now, cry later
The harder they come, the harder they fall (hos)
You can't stop me
You can try, but you won't survive

Cause I'm a motherfuckin' ninja

Zef Side Represent, you're fuckin' with the best

Ninja
The with kaffir
Ja jou naaiers
Clit fucker
Dungeon/dungeon/dungeon

Looks like I'm gonna need my
That black lock nine millimeter
Every day's like bulletproof vest time
When you're rollin' through the motherfuckin' Zef Side
And now we don't stop at the roadblocks
In the day look around three-sixty degrees
If you bustin' the motherfuckin' doughnut
I'm not even trusting a roadblock
I'll pigs bust caps in the back of your head
Bang, now you're dead
What you gonna do, huh?
Maybe go run tell Zuma?
He doesn't give a fuck
That's why we keep it motherfuckin' gangsta
I'm not scared of you
But you motherfuckin' scared of me
Yeah, the Ninja has become the enemy

I'm indestructible, gangster number one
Play now, cry later
The harder they come, the harder they fall (hos)
You can't stop me
You can try, but you won't survive
'Cause I'm a motherfuckin' ninja

If you don't like funerals, don't kick sand in a Ninja's face

Overall Meaning

The song "Never Le Nkemise 2" by Die Antwoord is a heavy and aggressive track that showcases the band's signature style of rap-rave. The repetitive chorus "Never Le Nkemise" means "I will never die" in Zulu and is a nod to the band's South African roots. The lyrics are rapped in a confident and defiant tone, with references to gangster culture and violence.

The song features a mix of English and Afrikaans lyrics, which adds to its unique and edgy sound. The mention of "Zef Side" represents the band's working-class background and their affiliation with the Zef culture, which is a movement that celebrates individuality, creativity, and self-expression. The use of profanity and derogatory terms may be controversial, but it adds to the raw and unapologetic style of the song.

The second verse of the song mentions the need for protection and a sense of danger when living in the Zef Side. The lyrics mention a "black lock nine millimeter" and a "bulletproof vest" as necessary items to have when navigating the neighborhood. The mention of not trusting roadblocks and using violence to protect oneself adds to the intense and dangerous vibe of the song.

Overall, "Never Le Nkemise 2" is a high-energy and aggressive track that showcases Die Antwoord's unique and unapologetic style. The lyrics, although controversial, reflect the band's South African roots and their connection to the Zef culture.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm indestructible, gangster number one
I am powerful and resilient, the top dog of the gangster world.

Play now, cry later
Don't mess with me now, or you'll regret it later.

The harder they come, the harder they fall (hos)
The tougher my enemies are, the more they'll suffer when they try to take me down.

You can't stop me
No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to defeat me.

You can try, but you won't survive
Attempting to defeat me will only result in your own downfall.

Cause I'm a motherfuckin' ninja
I am powerful and unstoppable, like a ninja warrior.

Zef Side Represent, you're fuckin' with the best
I represent the Zef side and I am the most powerful and dangerous person around.

Ninja
I am a powerful and deadly warrior, ready to defeat anyone who challenges me.

The with kaffir
Unknown meaning

Ja jou naaiers
Unknown meaning

Clit fucker
Unknown meaning

Dungeon/dungeon/dungeon
Unknown meaning

Looks like I'm gonna need my
It appears that I will need my weapon to defend myself.

That black lock nine millimeter
A powerful and deadly handgun that I will use to defend myself.

Every day's like bulletproof vest time
I am always prepared for danger and ready to protect myself.

When you're rollin' through the motherfuckin' Zef Side
When I am traveling through the dangerous Zef side, I must be on high alert for danger.

And now we don't stop at the roadblocks
We will not be held up by obstacles or barriers to our progress.

In the day look around three-sixty degrees
I must have a complete awareness of my surroundings and be ready for any danger that may come from any direction.

If you bustin' the motherfuckin' doughnut
Unknown meaning

I'm not even trusting a roadblock
I don't trust anyone or any barrier that comes in my way.

I'll pigs bust caps in the back of your head
The police are willing to use deadly force against me.

Bang, now you're dead
Unknown meaning

What you gonna do, huh?
What are you going to do in the face of my power? You are helpless to stop me.

Maybe go run tell Zuma?
Suggesting a futile attempt to seek help from someone in power who can't do anything about my power.

He doesn't give a fuck
The people in power are not going to help you and do not care about you.

That's why we keep it motherfuckin' gangsta
We embrace our power and continue to be 'gangsta' despite opposition.

I'm not scared of you
I have no fear of those who attempt to challenge my power.

But you motherfuckin' scared of me
You are underestimating my power and are scared of what I am capable of.

Yeah, the Ninja has become the enemy
My foes are now recognizing me as their enemy and as a powerful force they cannot subdue.

If you don't like funerals, don't kick sand in a Ninja's face
If you do not want to suffer my wrath and downfall, do not challenge me or provoke me. The outcome will not be good for you.

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