Die Antwoord

Lyrics

[Ninja]
Tjekkit..
A lot of people ask me
Why I sometimes speak with an Afrikaans accent
Tjek, the cool thing about South Africa is that
You got 11 national languages to choose from
So, if I’m speaking to an Afrikaans person
I can speak in an Afrikaans accent
And if I’m speaking to an English person
I can speak with a fucking English accent
And when I’m speaking to my brotha's
We like to speak with a black accent nê!
Ola Magitas!
En meskien voel dit net lekker om met ʼn fokken zef Afrikaans aksent te gooi
En meskien maak dit my net fokken ZARS om woorde soos poes, en naai, en fok, en kont, en piel suig, en hol naai te sê
En meskien maak dit jou meisie se klein slym konyntjie lekker sapperig nat as ek so praat
En wat die fok is verkeerd daarmee, huh?
Jissis! Ek’s nou so fokken zars
Ek poes sommer my bed kassie in sy moer in

Die Antwoord’s music has always been a melting pot of culture, language, and expression. Zars, a track from their album, serves as a response to accusations of cultural appropriation hurled at the group. The song has Ninja, one half of the duo, explain the use of languages and accents in their music and life. The song is an ode to South Africa, a place where cultural and racial diversity is abundant. The lyrics act as a window into the world of Die Antwoord’s ‘zef side’ aesthetic. The music is a mix of hip-hop, electronic, and punk, creating a unique sound that is unparalleled.

About Zars

Zars, the song that serves as a response to Die Antwoord’s critics, is a commentary on contemporary South African culture. Zars means "Horny," and in the song, Ninja talks about how the term is regularly used in South Africa. The lyrics state,"I'm feeling so zars, my heart is bumping so hard, like this blunt that I just finished rolling up.” The song is an ode to the zef culture, a movement that originated in South Africa and is characterized by a blend of working-class, subculture, and gangsterism. Die Antwoord has taken this concept and twisted it, creating their version of zef culture. The song has a unique sound with its mix of different genres. The electric beats, rap, and raspy vocals, all come together to create a one-of-a-kind electric track.

Zars is a way for Die Antwoord to express their art without the limitations imposed by cultural appropriation claims. Die Antwoord has always been at the forefront of blending cultures and languages in their music. In Zars, Ninja says, "I speak English, Afrikaans, and Xhosa, bitch. Don't you know that? Fuckin' genius." The song showcases the artistic talent of the group with their ability to mix cultures and create something unique. The South African-based group knows intimately what it is like to grow up in a place where different cultures must coexist. The song reflects this reality, and the band's ability to create a mix of languages and cultures shows the complexity and beauty of South Africa and its people.

Die Antwoord has always been unapologetic, and Zars is no exception. The song is a celebration of the group's talent and creativity. In the liner notes, Ninja talks about the TV series they are working on and how they are going to create something unique with a supernatural zef porno show. Die Antwoord is a group that doesn't shy away from unconventional ideas, and this idea is no exception. The group's ability to think outside the box and create something original is what sets them apart from other artists. The song represents a lifestyle, a culture, and a way of thinking that is uniquely theirs.

In the end, Zars is a celebration of everything that makes Die Antwoord unique. It is a song about being true to oneself, not apologizing for one's art, and celebrating diversity. The song is a way for the group to express themselves without any limitations, creating a one-of-a-kind sound that is entirely their own. Die Antwoord is a group that has always been at the forefront of combining cultures and creating something new, and Zars is a testament to their creativity and artistic genius. It is, without doubt, a song that will go down in history as one of their best.

• Release Date: June 3, 2014
• Artist: Die Antwoord