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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)
House of Exile
Lucky Dube Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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 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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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..........
@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
@raymondasamoah9974
Who’s still here at 2030
@tamukamusasiwa8310
Pfeee
@donaldsodou943
Are you seen Until 2030?
@fullycircle262
Im still in 2024 😄, see U soon !
@JannyAllen-fz8cu
@@fullycircle262😅😅😅❤❤😊🎉💕👋🤗🥰👍👍👍😘
@sangajaffar7419
No body knows
@osonduchukwudi5484
2023 still crying for his demise. What a prophet-musician!😭😭😭😭
@JannyAllen-fz8cu
Who is still listening to this icon!?❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢
@puritypraise6035
Who can stop listening to this music 🎶 is the question?
@JannyAllen-fz8cu
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