Enter the Ninja -
Die Antwoord Lyrics


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[Chorus]
I, I, I
I am your butterfly
I need your protection
Be my samurai
I, I, I
I am your butterfly
I need your protection
Need your protection

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
I'm in the dark

Yo, ninja, go

No fuckin' around I'm cutting down
Anyone in my path
Tryna fuck up my game with razor sharp
Lyrical throw stars
Killin' my foes like
Hos! Ska!
Wild, outta control
Ninja skop befokte rof taal
Rough rhymes, tough times
Met fokkol kos, skraal
Till I hit triple seven at the A.T.M.
Straight famine or feast,
When you're living on the razor edge
Stay sharp, sharp
Rolling with the S.O.S.
High energy
Never seen zef so fresh
Uh, when we mic check
Hi-def flow's flex
Yo we aren't the messed up
Not fucking the best
We not like the rest
My style is U.F.O.
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 want the knife
I'm a Ninja

[Chorus: x2]

Ninja is poes cool
But don't fuck with my game
Boy or I'll bus' you
Life is tough
When I get stuck
When my time is up
I push through
Till I break-break-break
On through to the other side
Fantastically poor with faces like a stalker
Ninja is hardcore
Been cut so deep, feel no pain
It's not sore
Don't ask for cock 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 light saber like a wild fucking savage
From the dark side danger
Yin to the yang
Totally Hi-Tek Ninjas
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

[Chorus: x2]

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
Who said I was a loser
They said I was a no-one
They said I was a fuckin' psycho
But look at me now,
All up on the interweb
World-wide, 2009
Futurista
Enter the ninja
Yolandi Visser
DJ Hi-Tek
Die fuckin' Antwoord

What's my name?

I, I, I (I'm a ninja)
I am your butterfly
I need your protection
Be my samurai
I, I, I (yo I'm a ninja)
I am your butterfly
I need your protection
Need your protection
(Yo I'm a ninja)

I, I, I
I am your butterfly
I need your protection
Be my samurai
I, I, I (a motherfuckin' ninja)
I am your butterfly




I need your protection
Need your protection

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Enter the Ninja by South African hip-hop group Die Antwoord describe the life of a ninja and their struggle to survive in a challenging world. The song opens with a chant proclaiming the singer as a butterfly who needs protection and seeks a samurai to provide safety. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, reinforcing the singer’s vulnerability and need for protection.


The verses describe the ninja’s life and their struggles. They are like video game players, with one life on the mic and they maintain their focus while in the zone. The ninja is cutting down anyone who stands in their path with razor-sharp, lyrical throw stars. They are wild, out of control, and their rhymes are rough and tough. The ninja has to survive on a razor’s edge, from famine to feast, and the only way to do that is by staying sharp, rolling with the S.O.S, and having high energy.


Die Antwoord’s Enter the Ninja is a powerful song that showcases the struggle and determination of a ninja. It’s a song of defiance and survival, and it portrays a person who is determined to survive in a challenging world. The song’s lyrics are raw, emotional, and powerful, and they resonate with a universal audience.


Line by Line Meaning

I, I, I I am your butterfly I need your protection Be my samurai
I am a vulnerable person who needs someone to look after me and protect me like a samurai does. My life is as fragile as a butterfly's wings and I require your support to survive.


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 I'm in the dark
I am a skilled, dangerous, and enigmatic person who is always in control of my life like a video game character. When I am performing, I am completely focused and nothing else matters. I am on my own and I operate in a world that is often unknown to others.


No fuckin' around I'm cutting down Anyone in my path Tryna fuck up my game with razor sharp Lyrical throw stars Killin' my foes like Hos! Ska!
I am serious about what I do and will not tolerate anyone who tries to interfere or mess with my work. I use my words as weapons and can easily destroy anyone who stands in my way. I won't hesitate to eliminate my competition.


Wild, outta control Ninja skop befokte rof taal Rough rhymes, tough times Met fokkol kos, skraal Till I hit triple seven at the A.T.M. Straight famine or feast, When you're living on the razor edge Stay sharp, sharp Rolling with the S.O.S.
I am a free spirit who lives by my own rules and doesn't care about what others think of me. I speak my mind and use vulgar language in my lyrics. Despite the struggles and hardships I've experienced, I am self-sufficient and work hard to achieve success. Life is unpredictable, but I stay vigilant and prepared for whatever comes my way. I am always on the move, rolling with my crew, and adapting to survive.


Hi-def flow's flex Yo we aren't messed up Not fucking the best We're not like the rest My style is U.F.O. 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?
My music is on a different level than anything else out there. It's innovative and original, and doesn't conform to any standard or trend. Others may try to change me or tell me what to do, but I am my own person and cannot be controlled. I am unique and cannot be ignored. I refuse to let anyone limit me or tell me what I am capable of achieving.


Ninja is poes cool But don't fuck with my game Boy or I'll bus' you Life is tough When I get stuck When my time is up I push through Till I break-break-break On through to the other side Fantastically poor with faces like a stalker Ninja is hardcore Been cut so deep, feel no pain It's not sore
Being a ninja is really cool, but it doesn't mean that you can mess with me or my work. I am strong and resilient, and I don't give up easily. Even when faced with challenges or obstacles, I continue to push through until I succeed. Despite being poor and overlooked by society, I refuse to give up or let anyone define who I am. I have been hurt many times, yet I am still standing and feel no pain. I am invincible and unstoppable.


Don't ask for cock 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 light saber like a wild fucking savage From the dark side danger Yin to the yang Totally Hi-Tek Ninjas Motherfucking big in Japan
I don't take any crap from anyone, and if you disrespect me, you better be ready for the consequences. I am a fierce warrior who is always ready to fight. Despite the darkness and uncertainty of life, I continue to fight for my survival and overcome my challenges. My words and actions are deadly and precise, and I can easily destroy anyone who stands in my way. This is not a performance or game, it's my way of life. I use modern technology and ancient techniques to create my unique, cutting-edge art. I am a balance of light and dark, good and evil, and I represent the future of music and culture.


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 Who said I was a loser They said I was a no-one They said I was a fuckin' psycho But look at me now, All up on the interweb World-wide, 2009 Futurista Enter the ninja Yolandi Visser DJ Hi-Tek Die fuckin' Antwoord
I am excited and thrilled by my success and the impact my music has had on people. Those who doubted me or thought I was crazy are now proven wrong. I am a somebody, not a nobody, and I am changing the world with my art. My music is futuristic and ahead of its time, and it has captured the attention of people all over the world. My collaborators and I are proud of what we have accomplished and we will continue to push the boundaries of music and culture.


I, I, I (I'm a ninja) I am your butterfly I need your protection Be my samurai I, I, I (yo I'm a ninja) I am your butterfly I need your protection Need your protection (Yo I'm a ninja)
I am a ninja who is also a butterfly, meaning I am delicate yet powerful. I require protection and guidance from someone who is strong and brave like a samurai. Without this support, I am vulnerable and can be easily defeated. So please, be my protector and my friend, and help me to achieve my dreams.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONES, WATKIN TUDOR / DU TOIT, ANRI / DE NOBREGA, JUSTIN / ASRAOUI, RAWI / UHLMANN, ROBERT

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@claudiacloud9862

Sometimes the 'I am your butterfly' starts playing in my head randomly and I come back here

@Deservetobedead

same lol

@AmandaHale88

Yessss!

@lvxaer793

Same, and I'm a 41yr old man... but this song stays stuck in my head... "I'm like all of these different things, tucked into 1 person" best line ever

@bojananovakovic5314

i was just listening to that and this came up so I clicked it up and I saw this comment

@lvxaer793

Ok, so... any other "chaos magicians " in here? Just curious...

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Who's watching in 2024🤔🤔

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@perlalopez6062

He still hasn't gotten over it, I still love this after so many years💖

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never be forgotten

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