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.

DANCE WIF DA DEVIL
Die Antwoord Lyrics

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Our band is called Die Antwoord and that means the answer
The peoples from America, they say a little bit funny because they can't say it right
How do they say it? They say
They say like Die Antword, it sounds a bit fucking stupid actually
Die Antwoord, Die Antwoord
Die Antwoord
Ant-, Die Ant-, Ant-, like cunt
Then "woord": Die Antwoord

Yo
Say it properly (Stupid mothafucka)
Bokkie, push play

DJ mothafuckin MUGGS
The black goat
Piss out
23, the black goat (Brats, weirdos)
What do you say? (Misfits, aliens)
Come play with me (Orphans, outcasts)
Facing cats (Freaks, rejects, black sheep)
Satan
Black goat

Yo, so I know you're waiting for the new we have candy album
But in the meantime: suck on this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Die Antwoord's song "Dance wif da Devil" reflect the South African duo's self-awareness of their name and how it is perceived by American audiences. The lead vocalist, Ninja, comments that the band's name means "The Answer" in Afrikaans, and notes that many Americans have trouble pronouncing it correctly, which he finds ridiculous. He emphasizes the pronunciation of the name by instructing the person speaking to say it properly. The band wanted to assert their identity by choosing a name that reflected their origins, but they acknowledge that it is not easy for non-South African audiences to pronounce.

The rest of the song's lyrics touch on themes of alienation and outsiderness, which are recurring motifs in Die Antwoord's music. Ninja references various groups that are often seen as outcasts, including misfits, orphans, and black sheep. He also mentions facing cats, suggesting that the singer is in conflict with others who do not understand them. The refrain of the song is "Black Goat," which can be interpreted as a symbol of Satan, the outsider, or even a reference to the band's earlier album, "TEN$ION," which featured a song called "I Fink U Freeky," where Ninja raps about being a "flexicutioner, black ninja, now I'm in your area."

Overall, "Dance wif da Devil" is a commentary on Die Antwoord's place in the world as outsiders who refuse to be defined by others. The lyrics deconstruct the band's name, which serves as a reminder to their audience that they come from outside of the mainstream music industry, but they also assert their identity and affirm their place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Our band is called Die Antwoord and that means the answer
We, as a band, are named Die Antwoord which translates to 'the answer'.

The peoples from America, they say a little bit funny because they can't say it right
People from America often mispronounce our band name because they don't know how to say it properly.

How do they say it? They say
Americans attempt to say our band name as 'Die Antword', but it usually comes out wrong.

They say like Die Antword, it sounds a bit fucking stupid actually
When Americans say our name wrong, it sounds ridiculous and stupid.

Die Antwoord, Die Antwoord
Repeating our band name, Die Antwoord.

Ant-, Die Ant-, Ant-, like cunt
Pronouncing the 'Ant-' in our name like 'cunt'.

Then 'woord': Die Antwoord
The correct pronunciation of our name, Die Antwoord.

Yo
A casual greeting or acknowledgement.

Say it properly (Stupid mothafucka)
Demanding that someone pronounce our name correctly while using vulgar language to insult them.

Bokkie, push play
A term of endearment used to address someone, followed by a request to play the music.

DJ mothafuckin MUGGS
Introducing the DJ, Muggs, with a vulgar exclamation.

The black goat
Referring to Satan as a black goat.

Piss out
An exclamation used to express disgust or negativity.

23, the black goat (Brats, weirdos)
Adding to the idea of Satan being a black goat, and possibly referring to misbehaved or odd individuals.

What do you say? (Misfits, aliens)
Asking those who feel out of place or misunderstood what they have to say.

Come play with me (Orphans, outcasts)
Inviting those who feel alone or rejected to join in and have fun.

Facing cats (Freaks, rejects, black sheep)
Referring to those who are seen as different, odd, or out of place as 'facing cats'.

Satan
Repeating the reference to Satan as a black goat, possibly acknowledging an allegiance to Satan or satanism.

Black goat
Calling back to the idea of Satan being a black goat.

Yo, so I know you're waiting for the new we have candy album
Addressing the anticipation for a new album while recognizing that fans are waiting patiently.

But in the meantime: suck on this
Providing a temporary sound or single for fans to enjoy while they wait for the full album.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY E. MUGGERUD, WATKIN TUDOR JONES

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