I DONT DWANK
Die Antwoord Lyrics


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Fuck dude, I'm so fucking pissed off dude
You know that fucking picture with the,
With the chick with the fucking big tits and the American bikini?
Well Kim, Kim fucking sent a picture to her and she said
"Love from, Yolandi Visser, prawn" (Fuck)
She fucking said, I didn't say fucking, I said

Okay, I'm not talking to you just, shsshh
Just, can't I just fucking, just, drop the fucking beat man!

Okay, well then
Fuck a beat!
Yo, I don't fuck up or suck up to anyone
I wake up when I want, make our props, get paid out my asshole
My DJ's the mothafuckin' business
Every time he hits me with a beat I'm like Jesus!
I don't need anyone to help me
Dropped my record label I'm still very fuckin' wealthy
Money's not a problem, cash flow healthy
Vodacom was too expensive so I switched to Cell C
I don't ask famous people for their picture
When you see me on the streets just, be cool with the Ninja
Don't lose your fuckin' mind just say "Hi, how you feelin'?"
"I'll say fine," now stop freaking out and tweaking and start eating up my time
I don't hand people my fucking demo
Plus I never used to
Just make a track and drop that shit on YouTube
Quit steppin' to me dwankin' out
Try to fucking suck up
Just let your shit speak for itself and shut the fuck up!

Yooo fuck!
Drop the fucking beat Hi-Tek
Drop the beat nigga!

Fuck, Jissis
Yolandi, hoy!

Yo
I don't dwank
I come make money
Plus I'm fucking famous so I don't say sorry
Don't blame me girl go blame Anies
Yo get off my back he's the gangsta, I'm just a fuckin' rat
I come from below, I run the show, rat's rule (Ya!)
You down to me, that's cool
You not down to me, what the fuck's down witchu?
Brah, you got issues
What?
My shit just so hot
And we won't stop 'til we fuckin' go pop
Like a fuckin' soap opera
When you so popular
Don't fuck with little Miss Visser cause I'll fuck you up
I don't care
What you fuckin' think
Next time you try fuckin' with me maybe stop and think
"Why the hell am I so bothered by this chick?"
Am I maybe jealous or just fuckin' retarded

Hahaha
Yo
I don't cue
I walk right through
You know who I fuckin' am man
Who the fuck are you?
When I'm in the club I get more chicks than I can manage
Grinding me front and back like a Ninja fuckin' sandwich
So don't stress
Everything I do is so sex
My style is so sex
My smile is so sex
My baba's so fresh
My rhyme's are so next
Zef god with the spark might as well flex
Don't send mothafucka's "Please call me!"
Uh-uh
I send mothafucka's airtime
By my fuckin' stressed life
Me a little blessed life
Mama I don't lose
Betta' luck next time
Sucka's step back
You don't want to see Ninja snap
When I'm in South Africa I speak like I'm black
If you not a fan, why you keep coming back?
Exactly motherfucka you bumping this track
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid
You stupid mothafucka' (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid
You stupid mothafucka'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Die Antwoord's song "I Don't Dwank" reflect the group's rebellious and anti-establishment persona. The first part of the song sees Ninja, one half of the group, expressing his frustration with a girl sending a picture of Yolandi Visser, Die Antwoord's other half, to another person without her consent. Despite this incident, he is quick to switch gears and ask Hi-Tek, their producer, to drop the beat. The second half centers on Ninja's assertion that he doesn't seek validation from anyone, and he has achieved success on his own terms. He declares that he does not need anyone's help, does not hand out demos, and that his music speaks for itself. The song's refrain "I don't dwank" emphasizes this sentiment, indicating that he doesn't seek approval or validation from anyone.


The song title "I Don't Dwank" is a play on words, using a slang term that does not have a clear definition. Some sources suggest that "dwank" means to be intoxicated, high, or in a state of delirium. However, Die Antwoord's interpretation of the word is that it represents someone who is trying too hard to be noticed or approved of. The song's lyrics reflect the group's rebellious attitude and refusal to conform to societal norms or expectations. Additionally, their use of Afrikaans slang and references to South African telecom companies Cell C and Vodacom, further align the song with the group's South African roots.


Line by Line Meaning

Fuck dude, I'm so fucking pissed off dude
I am extremely angry and frustrated right now.


You know that fucking picture with the,
I'm referring to a specific picture that you should be familiar with.


With the chick with the fucking big tits and the American bikini?
The picture features a woman with large breasts wearing an American bikini.


Well Kim, Kim fucking sent a picture to her and she said
Someone named Kim sent the picture to Yolandi Visser and she had a response.


"Love from, Yolandi Visser, prawn" (Fuck)
Yolandi Visser wrote back with the message 'Love from Yolandi Visser, prawn' which has upset me.


She fucking said, I didn't say fucking, I said
I am quoting Yolandi Visser, but without adding the word 'fucking' myself.


Okay, I'm not talking to you just, shsshh
I'm telling someone to be quiet so that I can focus on something else.


Just, can't I just fucking, just, drop the fucking beat man!
I want to focus on the music and need someone to drop the beat.


Okay, well then
Now that the beat has been dropped, I can continue the song.


Fuck a beat!
I don't need a beat, I can still make good music without one.


Yo, I don't fuck up or suck up to anyone
I am independent and don't conform or try to impress anyone.


I wake up when I want, make our props, get paid out my asshole
I have control over my life and finances, and can make money easily.


My DJ's the mothafuckin' business
I have a great DJ who is very successful.


Every time he hits me with a beat I'm like Jesus!
The beats my DJ produces are amazing and make me feel excited.


I don't need anyone to help me
I am capable of doing everything myself and don't need anyone else's assistance.


Dropped my record label I'm still very fuckin' wealthy
I am wealthy and successful despite leaving my record label.


Money's not a problem, cash flow healthy
I have a lot of money and don't have to worry about finances.


Vodacom was too expensive so I switched to Cell C
I changed my cellphone provider from Vodacom to Cell C because it was cheaper.


I don't ask famous people for their picture
I don't bother celebrities or ask them to take a picture with me.


When you see me on the streets just, be cool with the Ninja
If you see me in public, treat me like a regular person and be polite.


Don't lose your fuckin' mind just say "Hi, how you feelin'?"
Don't get overly excited, just greet me and ask how I'm doing.


"I'll say fine," now stop freaking out and tweaking and start eating up my time
I'll respond with a polite answer, but please don't waste my time with excessive enthusiasm.


I don't hand people my fucking demo
I don't give out my music to people in an attempt to get discovered.


Plus I never used to
I never used to do it in the past either.


Just make a track and drop that shit on YouTube
I release my music on YouTube instead of trying to get signed by a record label.


Quit steppin' to me dwankin' out
Stop bothering me or trying too hard to get my attention.


Try to fucking suck up
Don't try to impress me with flattery or sucking up to me.


Just let your shit speak for itself and shut the fuck up!
Let your music speak for itself and don't try to convince me to like it by talking excessively.


Yooo fuck!
I am expressing frustration or annoyance.


Drop the fucking beat Hi-Tek
I am requesting for the beat to be dropped again.


Yolandi, hoy!
I am calling out Yolandi Visser's name in a playful way.


Yo
I'm starting a new verse.


I don't dwank
I don't try too hard or go overboard with anything.


I come make money
I make money easily and frequently.


Plus I'm fucking famous so I don't say sorry
I'm not sorry for anything because I am successful and famous.


Don't blame me girl go blame Anies
I'm not the one to blame, you should blame someone else named Anies instead.


Yo get off my back he's the gangsta, I'm just a fuckin' rat
The real gangster here is Anies, I'm just a small player in comparison.


I come from below, I run the show, rat's rule (Ya!)
I may not be the biggest or strongest, but I still have power and control.


You down to me, that's cool
If you support me, that's great.


You not down to me, what the fuck's down witchu?
If you don't support me, what's wrong with you?


Brah, you got issues
You have problems or are acting strange.


My shit just so hot
My music is very good.


And we won't stop 'til we fuckin' go pop
I won't stop making music until I become extremely popular.


Like a fuckin' soap opera
My rise to fame is like a dramatic television show.


When you so popular
Once you become very popular.


Don't fuck with little Miss Visser cause I'll fuck you up
Don't mess with Yolandi Visser or she will retaliate in a violent way.


I don't care
I'm not bothered or affected by what you do or say.


What you fuckin' think
What do you believe or assume?


Next time you try fuckin' with me maybe stop and think
If you bother me again, consider the consequences first.


"Why the hell am I so bothered by this chick?"
Reflect on why you are bothered by me.


Am I maybe jealous or just fuckin' retarded
You might just be jealous or foolish for being bothered by me.


Yo
Starting another verse.


I don't cue
I don't wait in line or follow rules.


I walk right through
I go straight through without hesitation.


You know who I fuckin' am man
I am very well-known and you should recognize me.


Who the fuck are you?
I don't know who you are and don't care.


When I'm in the club I get more chicks than I can manage
I am very attractive to women and there are so many interested that I can't handle them all.


Grinding me front and back like a Ninja fuckin' sandwich
Women are dancing up against me from both the front and back, like a sandwich, in a sexually suggestive way.


So don't stress
Don't worry or be anxious.


Everything I do is so sex
Everything I do is sexual or attractive.


My style is so sex
My personal style is sexual or provocative.


My smile is so sex
My smile is attractive or appealing.


My baba's so fresh
My music is new and refreshing.


My rhyme's are so next
My lyrics are innovative and ahead of their time.


Zef god with the spark might as well flex
I'm talented and successful, might as well show it off.


Don't send mothafucka's "Please call me!"
Don't ask for a call back from me.


Uh-uh
No way, I won't do it.


I send mothafucka's airtime
Instead, I'll send you cellphone airtime as a gesture of goodwill.


By my fuckin' stressed life
Because of the stress in my life.


Me a little blessed life
Despite the stress, my life is still pretty good.


Mama I don't lose
I am always victorious or successful.


Betta' luck next time
If you were unsuccessful, better luck in the future.


Sucka's step back
People who are not successful or talented should stay away from me.


You don't want to see Ninja snap
You don't want to see me angry or upset.


When I'm in South Africa I speak like I'm black
I adopt a certain accent when I'm in South Africa which is common among black people.


If you not a fan, why you keep coming back?
If you don't like me, why do you keep listening to my music or following me?


Exactly motherfucka you bumping this track
That's why you're listening, because you enjoy my music.


You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You're foolish or unintelligent for not recognizing my talent.


You stupid mothafucka' (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You're a stupid person for not appreciating me.


You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
Again, you're foolish for not recognizing my talent.


You stupid
You're unintelligent or foolish in general.




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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

vampy

[Yolandi:]
Yo
I don't dwank
I come make money
Plus I'm fucking famous so I don't say sorry
Don't blame me girl go blame Anies
Yo get off my back he's the gangsta, I'm just a fuckin' rat
I come from below, I run the show, rat's rule (Ya!)
You down to me, that's cool
You not down to me, what the fuck's down witchu?
Brah, you got issues
What?
My shit just so hot
And we won't stop 'til we fuckin' go pop
Like a fuckin' soap opera
When you so popular
Don't fuck with little Miss Visser cause I'll fuck you up
I don't care
What you fuckin' think
Next time you try fuckin' with me maybe stop and think
"Why the hell am I so bothered by this chick?"
Am I maybe jealous or just fuckin' retarded

[Verse 3 - Ninja:]
Hahaha
Yo
I don't cue
I walk right through
You know who I fuckin' am man
Who the fuck are you?
When I'm in the club I get more chicks than I can manage
Grinding me front and back like a Ninja fuckin' sandwich
So don't stress
Everything I do is so sex
My style is so sex
My smile is so sex
My baba's so fresh
My rhyme's are so next
Zef god with the spark might as well flex
Don't send mothafucka's "Please call me!"
Uh-uh
I send mothafucka's airtime
By my fuckin' stressed life
Me a little blessed life
Mama I don't lose
Betta' luck next time
Sucka's step back
You don't want to see Ninja snap
When I'm in South Africa I speak like I'm black
If you not a fan, why you keep coming back?
Exactly motherfucka you bumping this track
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid
You stupid mothafuckaaaaaa' (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid
You stupid mothafuckaaaaaa'



Red Monkey

Yo
I don't dwank
I come make money
Plus I'm fucking famous so I don't say sorry
Don't blame me girl go blame Anies
Yo get off my back he's the gangsta, I'm just a fuckin' rat
I come from below, I run the show, rat's rule (Ya!)
You down to me, that's cool
You not down to me, what the fuck's down witchu?
Brah, you got issues
What?
My shit just so hot
And we won't stop 'til we fuckin' go pop
Like a fuckin' soap opera
When you so popular
Don't fuck with little Miss Visser cause I'll fuck you up
I don't care
What you fuckin' think
Next time you try fuckin' with me maybe stop and think
"Why the hell am I so bothered by this chick?"
Am I maybe jealous or just fuckin' retarded



Masha Terekhova

Yo
I don't dwank
I come make money
Plus I'm fucking famous so I don't say sorry
Don't blame me girl go blame Anies
Yo get off my back he's the gangsta, I'm just a fuckin' rat
I come from below, I run the show, rat's rule (Ya!)
You down to me, that's cool
You not down to me, what the fuck's down witchu?
Brah, you got issues
What?
My shit just so hot
And we won't stop 'til we fuckin' go pop
Like a fuckin' soap opera
When you so popular
Don't fuck with little Miss Visser cause I'll fuck you up
I don't care
What you fuckin' think
Next time you try fuckin' with me maybe stop and think
"Why the hell am I so bothered by this chick?"
Am I maybe jealous or just fuckin' retarded
Hahaha
Yo
I don't cue
I walk right through
You know who I fuckin' am man
Who the fuck are you?
When I'm in the club I get more chicks than I can manage
Grinding me front and back like a Ninja fuckin' sandwich
So don't stress
Everything I do is so sex
My style is so sex
My smile is so sex
My baba's so fresh
My rhyme's are so next
Zef god with the spark might as well flex
Don't send mothafucka's "Please call me!"
Uh-uh
I send mothafucka's airtime
By my fuckin' stressed life
Me a little blessed life
Mama I don't lose
Betta' luck next time
Sucka's step back
You don't want to see Ninja snap
When I'm in South Africa I speak like I'm black
If you not a fan, why you keep coming back?
Exactly motherfucka you bumping this track
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid
You stupid mothafucka' (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid (I-I-I I don't dwank!)
You stupid
You stupid mothafucka'



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