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.

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Donker Mag
Die Antwoord Lyrics

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Our father, who art in heaven
Please watch over me 24/7
Please give me something to believe in
I'm either driven or crippled by these demons
Sometimes it feels like the power I wield is a blessing and a curse
And I wanna shine up on my brothers like the sun
But when my light is gone
Change to be ugly
I wanna be happy I don't wanna hurt the ones I love
They the ones who end up getting hurt the most
Please send your angels
To save me from myself

I wanna feel free
I wanna feel please
Well I can feel pleased
If I'm feeling guilty, please forgive me
For all my sins please
And forgive them who keep sinning against me
May my enemies live long so they can see me progress
I know that my biggest enemy is me and that pain is weakness leaving my body
And if I dance with the devil in the pale moonlight it's alright
But deliver me from evil with my soul intact
And no regrets
Amen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Donker Mag" by Die Antwoord focus on the singer's inner struggles and their relationship with a higher power. The opening lines address their father in heaven, asking for constant protection and guidance. The singer admits to being plagued by their own demons, which can either motivate them or hold them back. They elaborate on the difficulty of balancing the power they possess, which they see both as a blessing and a curse. The goal is to shine like the sun and uplift those around them, but an absence of light can turn to ugliness.

The second half of the lyrics continue the plea for forgiveness and peace. The singer acknowledges their guilt and asks for forgiveness for their sins. They also ask for the same for those who have wronged them. Despite living with enemies, the singer wants their progress to be seen, living life without regret. The closing lines circle back to the theme of deliverance from evil, with the goal of keeping their soul intact.

Overall, the lyrics to "Donker Mag" display a deep sense of vulnerability and longing for spiritual fulfillment. The singer is conflicted between the good they want to do and their own demons, but they ultimately seek redemption and forgiveness.

Line by Line Meaning

Our father, who art in heaven
Addressing God above, our creator in heaven.

Please watch over me 24/7
Please keep a constant eye on me, protect me.

Please give me something to believe in
I need a purpose, a reason for living.

I'm either driven or crippled by these demons
My inner demons have the power to either motivate me or paralyze me with fear.

Sometimes it feels like the power I wield is a blessing and a curse
The gifts and talents I've been blessed with can be both a blessing and a curse.

And I wanna shine up on my brothers like the sun
I want to be a positive influence on those around me.

But when my light is gone
When my positive energy disappears or fades away.

Change to be ugly
I can become unpleasant or harmful.

I wanna be happy I don't wanna hurt the ones I love
I want to be happy and not cause pain to those closest to me.

They the ones who end up getting hurt the most
Those who love me are the ones most affected by my actions.

Please send your angels
Asking for divine intervention.

To save me from myself
To rescue me from my own negative actions or thoughts.

I wanna feel free
I want to experience freedom.

I wanna feel please
I want to feel pleasure or satisfaction.

Well I can feel pleased
I am able to feel satisfied with my life.

If I'm feeling guilty, please forgive me
If I am experiencing guilt, I ask for forgiveness.

For all my sins please
I ask for forgiveness for all of my wrongdoings.

And forgive them who keep sinning against me
I also ask for forgiveness for those who have wronged me.

May my enemies live long so they can see me progress
Wishing that those who oppose me live long enough to see me succeed.

I know that my biggest enemy is me and that pain is weakness leaving my body
Recognizing that my own negative thoughts and actions are my biggest obstacle, and understanding that pain is a sign of growth.

And if I dance with the devil in the pale moonlight it's alright
Acknowledging that sometimes I may do things that are not morally right or ethical to achieve my goals.

But deliver me from evil with my soul intact
Requesting protection from evil forces while maintaining my moral integrity.

And no regrets
Aiming to live a life without regrets.

Amen
The closing statement of a prayer, meaning 'so be it'.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTIN DE NOBREGA, WATKIN JONES, WATKIN TUDOR JONES

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