HO$H HO$H HO$H – English Lyrics

• By: Die Antwoord, Bobajan, Skelm

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and electrifying world of Die Antwoord with "HO$H HO$H HO$H." This track, featuring a dynamic blend of English and Afrikaans, is a perfect gateway for learners to experience authentic South African rap culture. Its hard-hitting lyrics offer a unique glimpse into the 'Zef' aesthetic and colloquial expressions, making it special for its bold message of identity and defiance delivered through an unforgettable rap-rave sound.

[English]

Hosh Ninja

Kykie my bru

Die grond is in sy poes

Die kak rappers wat die grond kom sy poes maak

Hulle moet in hulle poes gemaak word, die naaiers

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Kap hulle koppe af, gooi hulle lyke innie bos

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Ons gekragte is gekoppel tot binne innie hof

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Een en elke nommer op sokwana maak ons toe met bof

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Hosh! Salute manskap

Bobajan skiet die hekke oop, brap brap

Die grond is in sy fokken poes fucked up

My bofana klap nou moet ek bloed gaan vat

Kykie die ma se fokken poes maak kak

Die naai se nommer change hom die bloed gan spat

Die bloed gan tap, die bloed gan spuit

Die bloed gaan piss by sy fokken bek uit

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Kap hulle koppe af, gooi hulle lyke innie bos

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Ons gekragte is gekoppel tot binne innie hof

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Een en elke nommer op sokwana maak ons toe met bof

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Kom ons maak die Zefside holland

Eks lastig

Slag slag slag!

Stiek hom innie nag

Of die fokken middle vannie dag

Wapper die flag

Maak vol! Gaan haal allie bruse

Die naaiers rap kak

Hom!

Vedala die poese

Hulle versak die mense

Ek het klaar gesien

Stiekie naaiers annie brand

Gaan haalie parafin

Ennie guns ennie bombs

Bring all magazines

Ennie baseball bette

Hom! Ek is kapadien

Gee my jou keppie! Gee me your jacket! Gee my tekkies naaier!

Gee my jou chain! Gee my earrings en al daai ringe naaier!

Gee my jou fone! Gee my jou wallet! En jou goue tande!

Kom speel af ou brudda! Of ek stiek jou kop vol gatte!

Gee my jou keppie! Gee me your jacket! Gee my tekkies naaier!

Gee my jou chain! Gee my earrings en al daai ringe naaier!

Gee my jou fone! Gee my jou wallet! En jou goue tande!

Kom speel af ou brudda! Of ek stiek jou kop vol gatte!

Fuck!

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Kap hulle koppe af, gooi hulle lyke innie bos

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Ons gekragte is gekoppel tot binne innie hof

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Een en elke nommer op sokwana maak ons toe met bof

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Hosh hosh hosh hosh!

Maak toe

Dala manskap

Vang daai naaier

Fok jou

Jy's a wannabee American rapper jy

Rap in jou eie taal jou naai

Almal weet jy was gebore innie Kaap...

Uit jou ma se poes

Trekkie poes kaal uit

Vang daai bayonette, hom!

Hom! Jy sabela net stof

Sit die stamp van ZEF op sy bors sodat die naaiers sien...

Ons het ons grond terug gevat met bof

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hosh /hɒʃ/ A1	interjection - Exclamation, likely a call or command.
grond /xrɒnt/ A1	noun - Ground
poes /puːs/ A1	noun - Vagina (vulgar)
kap /kɑːp/ A1	verb - Cut, chop
koppe /ˈkɒpə/ A1	noun - Heads
lyke /laɪk/ A1	noun - Corpses, bodies
bos /bɒs/ A1	noun - Bush, forest
bloed /bluːt/ A1	noun - Blood
hof /hɒf/ A1	noun - Court
nommer /ˈnɒmə/ A1	noun - Number
maak /mɑːk/ A1	verb - Make
vat /fæt/ A1	verb - Get, take
gekoppeld /xəˈkɒpəld/ B1	verb - connected
af /ɑːf/ A1	adverb - off (away)
sien /siːn/ A2	verb - see
skiet /skiːt/ A2	verb - shoot

Key Grammar Structures

• Die grond is in sy poes

  ➔ Present tense with 'is'

  ➔ The verb 'is' indicates the present state of 'die grond' being 'in sy poes'.

• Hulle moet in hulle poes gemaak word, die naaiers

  ➔ Modal verb 'moet' (must) + passive voice

  ➔ 'Moet' expresses necessity, and 'gemaak word' is the passive construction, emphasizing the action done to 'hulle'.

• Kap hulle koppe af, gooi hulle lyke innie bos

  ➔ Imperative mood + coordinate conjunction 'gooi'

  ➔ The imperative 'kap' and 'gooi' give direct commands, and 'gooi' connects two actions.

• Ons gekragte is gekoppel tot binne innie hof

  ➔ Present perfect passive 'is gekoppel'

  ➔ 'Is gekoppel' indicates a past action with present relevance, emphasizing the ongoing state of being connected.

• Gee my jou keppie! Gee me your jacket!

  ➔ Imperative mood with object pronouns

  ➔ The imperative 'gee' is used with object pronouns 'my' and 'jou' to demand items directly.

• Of ek stiek jou kop vol gatte!

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'of'

  ➔ 'Of' introduces a conditional threat, indicating what will happen if the condition is not met.