Zef Side – English Lyrics

• By: Die Antwoord

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the world of "Zef Side" and learn a unique blend of English and Afrikaans slang through the music of Die Antwoord. This song is your gateway to understanding the "zef" counter-culture of South Africa, a movement that champions being unapologetically yourself. It's a special opportunity to experience a raw and authentic musical style that breaks all the rules.

[English]

Yo, DJ Hi-Tek, drop the motherfuckin' beatbox, dog!

Bring that next-level shit

Yo, for real

That's what I'm talking about, check it out

Totally psychic, open your mind quick as the vibe kicks

Moederfokker, dog, skeem this vibe's raw

Jislaaik, yo yo yo yo yo, check out this hot flow

I go by the name of N-I-N-J-A

To the motherfucker, A straining your brain like TV static

Check out the funky 3D graphics

Rave visuals, enter my digital zone

As I recite a poem on the microphone

I'm scoping, third eye strobing

Mind open, sweat streaming, flesh gleaming

Best feeling, high energy peaking

Deep meanings, freak when I see things

Like this chick in a G-string

Can I touch you, friend?

Beat boy, beat boy

Hit that perfect beat boy

Hit that perfect, hit that perfect, hit that perfect beat boy

Beat boy, beat boy

Hit that perfect beat boy

Hit that perfect, hit that perfect, hit that perfect beat boy

Pump it, uh!

Yo, pump it, uh, uh!

Yo, pump it, uh!

Lick it, dip it, twist it, turn it

Pump it, uh!

Yo, pump it, uh, uh!

Lick it, dip it, twist it, turn it

Stick it, dunk it

P-p-p-p-pump it!

Key Grammar Structures

• Yo, DJ Hi-Tek, drop the motherfuckin' beatbox, dog!

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The verb 'drop' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command.

• That's what I'm talking about, check it out

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ 'I'm talking' uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening now.

• Totally psychic, open your mind quick as the vibe kicks

  ➔ Adverb placement

  ➔ 'Totally' is an adverb placed before the adjective 'psychic' to modify its meaning.

• I go by the name of N-I-N-J-A

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'go by'

  ➔ 'Go by' is used with the present simple tense to describe a habitual action.

• As I recite a poem on the microphone

  ➔ Present simple with 'as'

  ➔ 'As' is used to describe an action happening at the same time as another.

• Hit that perfect, hit that perfect, hit that perfect beat boy

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The phrase 'hit that perfect' is repeated for emphasis and rhythmic effect.

• Pump it, uh! Yo, pump it, uh, uh!

  ➔ Interjection

  ➔ 'Uh' is an interjection used to express emotion or fill a pause.