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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)
Release Me
Lucky Dube Lyrics
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Down this road
Cause I know my way around here
Very well
It may not seem like it
From where you stand
But believe you me
Letting it all go
It didn't matter to me 'cause
I've done it all before
But when you left
Part of me went with you
That is why I call you now
On this phone
So please
Oh please
Don't hang up on me (Hear me now)
Release me let me go
Release me let me go
Release me let me go
But remember that
Some bridges never burn
You took your way
And I took mine
We were sure our ways
Will never meet again
Every time I go out
With another man
I find myself
Calling your name
Now I know
That it's true
What they say yeah
Sometimes love
Never knows when to die yeah
When you went
Part of me went with you
That's why I called you on the phone
Release me let me go
Release me let me go
Release me let me go
Remember that
Some bridges never burn
Release me let me go
Remember that
Some bridges never burn
Release me let me go
Release me let me go (Let me go)
Release me let me go
Remember that
Some bridges never burn
Release me let me go
Release me let me go
Release me let me go
In "Release Me," Lucky Dube laments a lost love and the difficulty of moving on. He assures his former lover that he knows his way around his heartbreak and doesn't need help navigating it. He's been down this road before, and he knows he'll make it through. At the same time, he acknowledges the unspoken bond that still exists between them, a bridge that can never be completely burned even if they separate.
The lyrics are filled with emotion, as Lucky Dube struggles to free himself from the memory of a past love. He calls out to her on the phone, pleading with her not to hang up on him. The repetition of the words "Release me let me go" is a cry for help, as he begs her to free him from his pain. Yet, he also acknowledges that he might still be holding on to their shared history, as he finds himself calling her name when he's out with someone else.
In the end, "Release Me" is a touching reminder of the power of love and the difficulty of letting go. Lucky Dube's heartfelt lyrics are matched by his soulful voice and the gentle groove of the music.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to come with me
You don't have to accompany me.
Down this road
Along this path I am taking.
Cause I know my way around here
I am familiar with this place.
Very well
I know it like the back of my hand.
It may not seem like it
It may not appear to be so.
From where you stand
Based on where you are situated.
But believe you me
Trust me when I tell you.
I know what I'm talking about
I understand what I am saying.
Letting it all go
Releasing everything.
It didn't matter to me 'cause
It did not concern me as much because.
I've done it all before
I have experienced it previously.
But when you left
But after you departed.
Part of me went with you
A portion of myself accompanied you.
That is why I call you now
Hence, I am phoning you at this time.
On this phone
Using this device.
So please
I beg you.
Oh please
Please, please.
Don't hang up on me (Hear me now)
Do not end the call abruptly (Listen to me).
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
But remember that
Bear in mind that.
Some bridges never burn
Some connections are never completely severed.
You took your way
You decided your own path.
And I took mine
And I chose mine.
We were sure our ways
We were convinced our paths.
Will never meet again
Would not intersect anymore.
Every time I go out
Whenever I leave my home.
With another man
In the company of another male.
I find myself
I notice that I am.
Calling your name
Uttering your name.
Now I know
Currently, I acknowledge.
That it's true
That it is a fact.
What they say yeah
What others proclaim (admission).
Sometimes love
At times, affection.
Never knows when to die yeah
Does not recognize when to cease (endure).
When you went
After you departed.
Part of me went with you
A portion of myself accompanied you.
That's why I called you on the phone
That is why I contacted you on the phone.
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Remember that
Recall that.
Some bridges never burn
Some connections are never entirely severed.
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Release me let me go (Let me go)
Free me, allow me to depart (allow me to go).
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Remember that
Recall that.
Some bridges never burn
Some connections are never wholly severed.
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Release me let me go
Free me, allow me to depart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LUCKY DUBE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zarathustra9167
You don' t have to come with me
Down this road
'Cause I know my way around here
Very well
It may not seem like it
From where you stand
But believe you me, I know what
I' m talking about
Letting it all go
Didn' t matter to me
'Cause I' ve done it all before
But when you left
Part of me left with you
That is why I call you now
On this phone
So please, oh please
Don' t hang up on me
Release me let me go
But remember that
Some bridges never burn
You took your way
And I took mine
We were sure our ways
Will never meet again
Everytime I go out
With another man
I find myself calling your name
Now I know that it' s true
What they say
Sometimes love
Never knows when to die
When you went
Part of me went with you
That' s why I called you on the phone
Release me let me go
Remember that
Some bridges never burn
Release me let me go
Remember that
Some bridges never burn
Oh-ho-oh-ho... ho
Oh-ho-oh-ho... ho
Release me let me go
Remember that
Some bridges never burn
@shannelgeorge5205
Still a great hit in 2022. Hit a like if you agree...
@earnestnamakando2385
Still going strong 💪. Very cool behind the steering on a high way
@miimetuatearea3477
Shannel George For 💪😊👍
@acelifahoy1967
Shannel George his music is unique and can’t mistaken it when you hear his jams playing anywhere on this planet.
@dennissiuhega5164
2007 South Africa
Won the rugby world cup
Much respect and love
RIL Lucky Dube.
@zarathustra9167
You don' t have to come with me
Down this road
'Cause I know my way around here
Very well
It may not seem like it
From where you stand
But believe you me, I know what
I' m talking about
Letting it all go
Didn' t matter to me
'Cause I' ve done it all before
But when you left
Part of me left with you
That is why I call you now
On this phone
So please, oh please
Don' t hang up on me
Release me let me go
But remember that
Some bridges never burn
You took your way
And I took mine
We were sure our ways
Will never meet again
Everytime I go out
With another man
I find myself calling your name
Now I know that it' s true
What they say
Sometimes love
Never knows when to die
When you went
Part of me went with you
That' s why I called you on the phone
Release me let me go
Remember that
Some bridges never burn
Release me let me go
Remember that
Some bridges never burn
Oh-ho-oh-ho... ho
Oh-ho-oh-ho... ho
Release me let me go
Remember that
Some bridges never burn
@eryckjeep
Who is still listening to this great tune in 2018 like me. Thumbs up
@bootneyleefarnsworth8224
I'm here...
@seantillett9076
eryckjeep the best ever
@reginasichilima3939
Really beautiful voice. Dear God, keep this man until we meet