Enter da Ninja
Die Antwoord Lyrics

I, I, I I am your butterfly I need your protection Be my samurai
The singer is addressing someone, stating that they are fragile like a butterfly and require the person's protection. They ask the person to be their samurai and defend them.

I'm a ninja, yo My life is like a video game I maintain when I'm in the zone One player, one life on the mic limited time (Yo Ninja, go!)
The singer is comparing their life to a video game, in which they must focus and perform their best to succeed. They emphasize that they only have one chance to do well, like in a video game, announcing their readiness to start.

No fucking around I'm cutting down anyone in my path Trying to fuck with my game with razor sharp lyrical throw stars Here my flow's hot Hosstyle Wild, out of control Ninja skop befokte rof taal Rough rhymes, tough times Met fokol kos, skraal Till I hit triple seven at the ATM Straight famine or feast When you living on the razor edge Stay sharp sharp Rolling with the $0$ High energy You never seen Zef so fresh Uh! When we mic check Hi-Tek flows flex Yo we optimistic, not fuckin' depressed We not like the rest My style is UFO Totally unknown You can't fuck with my new Zef flow I'm hard to miss "You can't do this, you can't do that" Yo, fuckin' who said so? I do what I like Too hot to handle Too cold to hold You can't fuck with the chosen one I-I-I-I-I want the knife Yo I'm a Ninja
The singer declares that they won't tolerate any obstacles in their way and will overcome them with ease. They use a mixture of English and Afrikaans to describe their rhymes and tough upbringing. They mention their struggles with money and their readiness to turn fortunes around. They assert their individuality and originality, claiming that their style is something never seen before. They proclaim their uniqueness, ultimately stating that they are a ninja and impossible to ignore.

Ninja is poes cool But don't fuck with my game, boy Or I'll poes you Life is tough when I get stuck And my time is up I push through Till I break-break-break on through to the other side Fantastically poor with patience like a stalker Ninja is hardcore Been cut so deep, feel no pain it's not sore Don't ask for kak or you'll get what you ask for I'm like a wild animal in the corner Waiting for the break of dawn Trying to get through the night Just a man with the will to survive My blades swing free Decapitate a hater With amazing ease This is not a game, boy Don't play with me I work my mic-saber like a wild fucking savage from the dark side danger!
The artist reiterates the coolness of being a ninja but warns others not to interfere with their progress. They note the difficulties they face and their determination to overcome them, using a hunting analogy to describe their approach. They reference their toughness and strength, capable of defeating enemies with ease. They caution others to be careful when asking them for favors or risk facing the consequences. They declare that they are like a caged animal, waiting for the right moment to unleash their energy and survive against all odds.

Yin to the yang Totally Hi-Tek, Ninja's motherfucking big in Japan I seen the future but I never got nothing in my hand Except a microphone, big dreams, and a plan Fly-talking, sky-walking Like a ninja
The artist uses the concept of yin and yang to describe their balance between energy and calmness. They reference their popularity in Japan and their confidence in predicting the future. They claim that they only have a microphone, big dreams, and a plan to achieve their goals. They highlight their ability to communicate and express themselves articulately, like a ninja.

Fuck this is like The coolest song I ever heard in my whole life Fuck all of you who said I wouldn't make it They said I was a loser They said I was a no-one They said I was a fucking psycho But look at me now, all up in the interweb, world wide 2009, futuristic Enter the Ninja Yo-Landi Visser DJ Hi-Tek Die fokken Antwoord Dis mooi ne? (I'm a ninja!)
The singer openly declares their admiration for the song, stating that it's the coolest they've ever heard. They call out those who doubted them in the past, labeling them losers, nobodies, and psychos. They take pride in their success, which has landed them on the internet and across the world. They mention the year and genre of the song and introduce themselves, emphasizing their ninja status.

I, I, I I am your butterfly I need your protection Be my samurai (yo I'm a ninja!) I, I, I I am your butterfly I need your protection Need your protection (yo I'm a ninja!)
The singer repeats the opening lines of the song, emphasizing their need for protection as a fragile butterfly and asking someone to be their samurai. They close the song by once again declaring themselves a ninja and reiterating their need for protection.