House of Exile
Lucky Dube Lyrics


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Freedom fighter standing on a mountain
In a foreign country
Trying to send a message
To his people back in the ghetto
He had a home one time, love of a girl
But he left that behind

Oh yes I can hear him clearly
as he whispers in the air
His voice came out loud and clear
All he asked for was a prayer
And as he turns to walk away
He said

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation
I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation
I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation

Sun went down on the mountain
Birds flew back to their hiding places
Leaving him standing there like a telephone pole
In the still of the night you and I dream
Dreaming of Romeo and Juliet

All he dreams about is the freedom of the nation
When every man will be equal in the eyes of the law
As he closes his eyes for the last time
He said again

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation
I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation




I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation

Overall Meaning

The song "House of Exile" by Lucky Dube is a powerful and poignant tribute to the struggles faced by freedom fighters fighting for the rights of their people. The song tells the story of a freedom fighter who is standing on a mountain in a foreign country, trying to send a message back to his people who are stuck in the ghetto. Although he had a home and the love of a girl, he left it all behind to fight for the freedom of his people. His voice is now a whisper in the air, and all he asks for is a prayer to be heard by his people.


As the sun goes down on the mountain and the birds fly back to their hiding places, the freedom fighter is left standing alone, dreaming of a future where all men will be equal in the eyes of the law. He believes that this is the true love of his nation and what he is fighting for. And as he closes his eyes for the last time, he reiterates his commitment to the cause and his love for his people, stating that he is still in the "house of exile" for the love of the nation.


The song is a powerful ode to the struggles faced by freedom fighters around the world and remains relevant today. It speaks to the sacrifices made by those who fight for the rights of all people, and the courage it takes to stand up against oppression and tyranny.


Line by Line Meaning

Freedom fighter standing on a mountain
A person fighting for their country's freedom is standing on a mountain.


In a foreign country
The fighter is in a country that is not their own.


Trying to send a message
The fighter is attempting to communicate something important.


To his people back in the ghetto
The message is intended for those living in poverty-stricken areas.


He had a home one time, love of a girl
At some point, the fighter had a home and a significant relationship.


But he left that behind
However, the fighter had to abandon those things in order to continue fighting for his country's freedom.


Oh yes I can hear him clearly
The singer is able to clearly perceive the fighter's message.


As he whispers in the air
The fighter's message is being conveyed quietly.


His voice came out loud and clear
Despite being spoken quietly, the message was still able to be heard.


All he asked for was a prayer
The fighter requested only a prayer for his cause.


And as he turns to walk away
The fighter is leaving the area.


He said: 'I'm still here in the house of exile
The fighter is still in the foreign country.


For the love of the nation
The reason for the fighter's continued presence is their love for their country.


Sun went down on the mountain
The sun has set on the fighter's location.


Birds flew back to their hiding places
Birds have returned to their nests for the night.


Leaving him standing there like a telephone pole
The fighter is left alone, resembling a stationary object.


In the still of the night you and I dream
As night falls, the artist and the listener both dream.


Dreaming of Romeo and Juliet
Their dreams are of a famous tragedy about forbidden love.


All he dreams about is the freedom of the nation
In contrast, the fighter dreams only of his country's freedom.


When every man will be equal in the eyes of the law
The fighter envisions a future where everyone is treated fairly and justly under the law.


As he closes his eyes for the last time
The fighter is dying.


He said again: 'I'm still here in the house of exile
Even in death, the fighter is still in the foreign country.


For the love of the nation
The fighter's continued presence was out of love for his country to the end.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LUCKY PHILLIP DUBE

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@eddymanijean6794

Freedom fighter standing on a mountain, in a foreign country
Trying to send a message to his people, back in the ghetto
He had a home one time, love of a girl
But he left all that behind
Oh, yes, I can hear him clearly as he whispers in the air
His voice came out loud and clear

All he asked for was a prayer and as he turns to walk away
He said

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation
I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation
I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation

Sun went down on the mountain, birds flew back to their hiding places
Leaving him standing there like a telephone pole
In the still of the night you and I dream
Dreaming of Romeo and Juliet
All he dreams about is the freedom of the nation
When every man will be equal in the eyes of the law
As he closes his eyes for the last time
He said again

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation
I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation
I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation
I'm still here in the house of exile

Auteurs-compositeurs : Lucky Dube
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@salimocarlo6626

Freedom fighter standing on a mountain
In a foreign country
Trying to send a message
To his people, back in the ghetto
He had a home one time

Love of a girl
But he left that behind
Oh yes I can hear him clearly as he whispers in the air
His voice came out loud and clear
All he asked for was a prayer and as he turns to walk away he said

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation

Sun went down on the mountain
Birds flew back to their hiding places
Leaving him standing there like a telephone pole
In the still of the night
You and I dream

Dreaming of Romeo & Juliet
All he dreams about is the freedom of the nation
When every man will be equal In the eyes of the law
As he closes his eyes
For the last time he said again

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation



@FYRFOX198

HOUSE of EXILE

Freedom fighter standing on a mountain
In a foreign country

Trying to send a message
To his people, back in the ghetto

He had a home one time
Love of a girl
But he left all that behind

Oh yes I can hear him clearly as he whispers in the air
His voice came out loud and clear
All he asked for was a prayer and as he turns to walk away he said

(Chorus)
I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation

Sun went down on the mountain
Birds flew back to their hiding places
Leaving him standing there like a telephone pole

In the still of the night
You and I dream
Dreaming of Romeo & Juliet

All he dreams about is the freedom of the nation
When every man will be equal In the eyes of the law

As he closes his eyes
For the last time he said again

(Chorus)
I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation

I'm still here in the house of exile
For the love of the nation..........



All comments from YouTube:

@osonduchukwudi5484

2023 still crying for his demise. What a prophet-musician!😭😭😭😭

@thestreet3568

Black People still love you MR Lucky Dube !! We really appreciate your legacy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@JannyAllen-fz8cu

Who is still listening to this icon!?❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢

@puritypraise6035

Who can stop listening to this music 🎶 is the question?

@JannyAllen-fz8cu

@@puritypraise6035 🥰💕🥰🥰👍👍👍😭😭😭

@osklgllv2080

Timeless Lucky Dube, timeless record! Thank you Lucky Dube !

@diegorobertorael225

I was lucky enough to see him when I was in high school in Santa Fe New Mexico back in the late 80's. I had and Id I procured by using my older brothers birth certificate .It was at a bar called Club West , I was able to get back stage and hug him and tell him how much his music meant to me. Love you Lucky!!!!!!!!!!!! You changed my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@letswalo9326

All he dreams about is the freedom of the nation, where every man will be equal in the eyes of the law 🎵

@user-sw5vl2mn3e

This song never gets old
Still here 2024

@user-zu7jj8pz6s

Your message will stay forever and ever,you surely layed a brick on the house of JAH 🔥 ❤️

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