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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)
Lovers in dangerous time
Lucky Dube Lyrics
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In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
He built this wall around himself many years ago
To protect himself from being hurt again
When he saw the young lady in the bar
Blonde hair
Blue eyes
Waited till the band played the last song
And he took her home yeah
His mother didn't like her
His father didn't like her
The only thing that kept them going was knowing that
Love will conquer all
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They ran away
To another country
Cause they thought things would be better for them out there
In the month of December
They got married in Chicago
And it was all the same
Everywhere they went
Heads would turn
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They were lovers
The lyrics of Lucky Dube's song "Lovers in a Dangerous Time" describe the story of two people who fall in love despite the challenges and risks that come with being in a relationship. The first stanza highlights the emotional walls that one of the lovers has built around themselves to protect themselves from heartbreak. This person is hesitant to let anyone into their life, but when they meet the other lover in a bar, they cannot resist their feelings and take them home. Despite their parents' disapproval of their relationship, the couple relies on the power of love to keep them going.
The song continues by narrating how the couple decided to leave their country and move to another, hoping that things would be better for them there. They eventually get married in Chicago, but wherever they go, their appearance as a couple turns heads or attracts attention. The lyrics suggest how, despite the odds and obstacles, the couple stays together, and their love remains strong. The repeated line "they were lovers in a dangerous time" is a reminder that every relationship has its own difficulties, and love requires a lot of effort and risks.
Overall, the song's message is that love is not always easy and requires courage and determination to survive. The lovers in the song are willing to face the danger and uncertainty of their time to be together because they believe in the power of their love to overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
They were lovers
This couple shared a deep romantic connection.
In a dangerous time
Despite difficult circumstances, their love persisted.
He built this wall around himself many years ago
He isolated himself to protect his emotions from past hurts.
To protect himself from being hurt again
He feared being emotionally wounded by another person.
But he couldn't stop his feelings that night yeah
He couldn't resist his attraction to the young lady he saw in the bar.
When he saw the young lady in the bar
He was immediately drawn to her.
Blonde hair
The young lady had light-colored hair.
Blue eyes
Her eyes were blue in color.
Waited till the band played the last song
He spent time with her until the end of the night.
And he took her home yeah
He brought her back to his place.
His mother didn't like her
His mother disapproved of their relationship.
His father didn't like her
His father also expressed disapproval of her.
The only thing that kept them going was knowing that
Their belief in the power of love kept them together.
Love will conquer all
Their love could overcome any challenge.
They ran away
They left their home to be together.
To another country
They sought a better life elsewhere.
Cause they thought things would be better for them out there
They hoped that a new place could bring them happiness.
In the month of December
They were married in December.
They got married in Chicago
They had their wedding ceremony in the city of Chicago.
And it was all the same
No matter where they went, people still judged them for their relationship.
Everywhere they went
The couple faced scrutiny in various places they went.
Heads would turn
People would stare or judge them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LUCKY PHILLIP DUBE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Dame584
Lyrics
He built this wall around himself
Many years ago
To protect himself from being hurt again
But he couldn' t stop his feelings
Last night yeah
When he saw the young lady in the bar
Blonde hair, blue eyes
Waited till the band played the last song
And took her home
His mother didn' t like her
His father didn' t like her
The only thing that kept them
Going was knowing that
Love would conquer all
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They ran away to another country
'Cause they thought things would be
Better for them out there
In the month of December
They got married in Chicago
And it was all the same
Everywhere they went
Heads would turn
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
@njorobucci5566
Almost all the songs he sang has happened to my life
Lovers in a dangerous time
Slave
It's not easy
I've got you babie
Crying games
Can't blame you
Kiss no frog
I gave up on love relationship.. single forever
@tonyogbata2022
"built this wall around himself many years ago, to protect himself from being hurt again.."... Boy!Lucky could really sing! Some cursed men stole just a car from Lucky, but stole an irreplaceable gem from the world. Just like he always said, his music was to educate, entertain and unite. True indeed!
@tinacarmody761
Found memories of travelling with Lucky Dube and the band when they came to Australia - Perth and Queensland. Been twelve years now since Lucky was taken but his music still lives on.
@abrahamm.7430
I LISTEN TO LUCKY DUBE SONGS EVERY SINGLE DAY. IT'S LIKE LUCKY DUBE HAS A BIG PART OF MY PERSONALITY. R.I.P LEGEND. 🇲🇿 🇨🇦 🇨🇩
@JamesbandaBanda
True
@kaycamille1544
What a terrible waste to lose such a talented man , a great artist who Africa should be very proud of . Respect from uk
@bernnardrynders3321
indeed while heartless creatures(politicians)continue to crawl on earth@mhsrip
@frankmarakis7834
I can still remember the day i saw you with my two eyes perform live on stage.. will be a day i will never forget.. legends die but never forgotten..
@virginieandorre5226
Musik slai e
@Dame584
Lyrics
He built this wall around himself
Many years ago
To protect himself from being hurt again
But he couldn' t stop his feelings
Last night yeah
When he saw the young lady in the bar
Blonde hair, blue eyes
Waited till the band played the last song
And took her home
His mother didn' t like her
His father didn' t like her
The only thing that kept them
Going was knowing that
Love would conquer all
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
They ran away to another country
'Cause they thought things would be
Better for them out there
In the month of December
They got married in Chicago
And it was all the same
Everywhere they went
Heads would turn
They were lovers
In a dangerous time
@kambalakiokio5367
Thanks bro ❤️❤️