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Lucky Dube (born August 3, 1964, died October 18, 2007) was a reggae musician from Johannesburg, South Africa. He was named Lucky because when he was born in poor health, and the doctors thought he would die. But he survived, so was named Lucky. In his youth, Lucky lived with many different family members, singing in bars and in church. He eventually formed a band with some friends, but they could not afford to purchase instruments. Eventually, Lucky wrote a play which he and his bandmates performed, earning enough money to buy a guitar. Their band was then called Skyway, and they played in the mbaqanga style.
Two years after Skyway's formation, Lucky joined Richard Siluma's Love Brothers. He stayed with them for several years, before switching to reggae in the early 1980s. His first major success in that field came at the influential Sunsplash festival in Jamaica.
Lucky's "Together as One" was the first song by a black artist to be played on a white radio station in South Africa. His two most popular albums, Prisoner and Slave, are among the most renowned and best-selling in South Africa's history. One of Lucky's favourite singers was the late Peter Tosh.
On the 18th of October 2007, Lucky was shot dead in an attempted car jacking in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Discography
Rastas Never Dies
Think About The Children
(The Above Two available on 2on1 - Lucky Dube Rastas Never Dies/Think About The Children (2000))
Slave (1989)
Prisoner (1990)
Together as one (1992)
House of exile (1992)
Captured Live (1993)
Victims (1993)
Trinity (1995)
Serious reggae business (1996)
Taxman (1997)
The Way It Is (1999)
The Rough Guide To Lucky Dube (2001)
Soul Taker (2001)
The other side (2005)
Respect (2006)
Ding Dong
Lucky Dube Lyrics
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Now that I think about it
Tears cannot bring you joy
But joy can bring you tears
Even though I cry today
I will not hide it
It is for a different reason - joy
That is why I'll shout it out
I say hello, hello happiness
Oh Jah, thank you
For another day, I say
Ding ding licky licky licky bong
Another tear drop falls
But I don't care
I took a wrong turn in life before
But I've paid my dues
Objects in the rear view mirror
They appear closer than they are
If you don't talk the talk
Don't walk the walk
If you won't please, don't tease
Another lesson learned
I'm gonna shout it out again
Hello, hello happiness
Oh God, thank you
For another chance
There is no future in the past
So shout it out...
Ding ding licky licky licky bong
The lyrics to Lucky Dube's song "Ding Dong" appear to address the singer's past mistakes and regrets, while also expressing gratitude for his current happiness. He acknowledges that tears cannot bring him joy, but that joy can bring him tears, and that even though he may cry today, it is for a different reason than before - it is a result of his current happiness. He declares his joy and gratitude to "Jah" or God, thanking him for another day.
The chorus of the song, with the repeated phrase "Ding ding licky licky licky bong," seems to represent a kind of release or celebration, perhaps of his newfound happiness. The line "Another tear drop falls, but I don't care" could suggest that he has moved on from his previous pain and is now fully living in the present.
The song also includes some advice or reflections on the importance of being true to oneself and not pretending to be something one is not. He warns against those who "talk the talk" but don't "walk the walk," and those who tease without intending to please. The final message of the song seems to be one of hope and resilience - although he has made mistakes and faced challenges, he is still able to find joy and appreciate the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like it only happened yesterday
The memories are still fresh in my mind
Now that I think about it
Reflecting on past experiences
Tears cannot bring you joy
Crying does not make you happy
But joy can bring you tears
Experiencing great happiness can make you emotional
Even though I cry today
Despite shedding tears today
I will not hide it
I won't conceal my emotions
It is for a different reason - joy
My tears are tears of joy
That is why I'll shout it out
That's why I'll express my happiness
For the world to hear
So that everyone can know
I say hello, hello happiness
I am greeting joy and expressing it
Oh Jah, thank you
Expressing gratitude to God
For another day, I say
Grateful for another day of life
Ding ding licky licky licky bong
Slang used to express joy or celebration
Another tear drop falls
Crying again
But I don't care
Not bothered by the tears
I took a wrong turn in life before
Admitting to past mistakes
But I've paid my dues
Paid the price for those past mistakes
Objects in the rear view mirror
Things that are in the past
They appear closer than they are
Past events seem more significant than they actually were
If you don't talk the talk
If you don't back up your words with actions
Don't walk the walk
You won't be respected
If you won't please, don't tease
Don't give false hope or expectation
Another lesson learned
Another life experience to learn from
I'm gonna shout it out again
I'll express my happiness again
Hello, hello happiness
Greeting and expressing joy again
Oh God, thank you
Expressing gratitude to God again
For another chance
Grateful for another opportunity
There is no future in the past
The past cannot be changed, so focus on the future
So shout it out...
Express your emotions boldly
Writer(s): LUCKY DUBE
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ofhaniramaano305
Who is here in 2024 ?? ❤️❤️🥰🔥🔥
@kelvinmutenge8201
me
@AubreyKulugomba-hp9lk
What a man and what a legacy he left behind. Positive vibes all the way. If you ask me how he died, I will tell you how he lived instead. And how he still lives through his music. RIP Legend
@user-if9ut5vs9c
Just tell me the way he left us...😭😭
@elfiecrystal111
Love you Lucky forever and boy can your people dance! Woooohooooo Thank you to all involved in this video
@user-eq1ts9ws8y
he sang, he sings and he will be singing... forever in our hearts legend 🙌
@nelehbysagiv3507
Nice said!. Lucky will be my legend forever. ❤❤😢
@GostavellMulenga
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@user-be6sm9rb1p
Yeah.
He will always be singing to our hearts and minds.
The MAN with an indelible MARK.😢😢
@calvinweir3549
World best. Long live the King of reggae