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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)
Remember Me
Lucky Dube Lyrics
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Remember me
In whatever you do
I love you
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me
In whatever you do
You left for the city
Many years ago
Promised to come back
And take care of us
Many years have gone by now
Still no sign of you daddy
Mother died of a heart attack
Many years ago
When she heard that you were married again
Now I'm the only one left
In the family
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me
In whatever you do
I love you
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me
In whatever you do
I love you
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me
In whatever you do
I love you
Wandering up and down
The streets of Soweto
No place to call my home
I tried to find you
Many years ago
But the woman you're married to
Was no good at all
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me (Remember me)
In whatever you do
I love you (Daddy oh)
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me
In whatever you do (In whatever you do)
I love you (l love you)
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me (Remember)
In whatever you do
I love you
You left for the city
Many years ago
Promised to come back
And take care of us
Many years have gone by now
Still no sign of you daddy
Mother died of a heart attack
Many years ago
When she heard that you were married again
Now I'm the only one left
In the family
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me (Remember me)
In whatever you do
I love you
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me
In whatever you do
I love you (Yeah)
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me (Yeah yeah remember me)
In whatever you do
I love you
Daddy wherever you are
Remember me
In whatever you do
I love you (l love you)
l wanna hear you sing this
Heeeeey
Here we go 1 2 3 4
Heeeeeey
1 2 3 4
Heeeeey
The song "Remember Me" by Lucky Dube speaks of the pain and longing of a child abandoned by their father. The lyrics express the child's plea for their father to remember them and the love they have for him. The verses tell the story of a father who left his family many years ago promising to come back and take care of them, but never did. The child's mother died of a heart attack when she heard that the father had married and had another family. The child is left wandering the streets with no place to call home, searching for their father but finding no solace or comfort. The chorus repeats the plea for the father to remember them and the love they have for him, despite the pain and abandonment they have experienced.
The song's message is a powerful and emotional statement about the impact of a parent's absence on a child's life. It shows the pain of abandonment, the longing for love and familial support, and the struggle for identity and purpose in the face of such adversity. The song speaks to the universal human experience of family, love, and loss, and the deep emotional bonds that tie us to those we care for.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy wherever you are
No matter where you may be
Remember me
Recall my existence, my being, my presence, and my importance in your life
In whatever you do
In every activity, task, or action you take, in all your decisions and emotions
I love you
My love for you remains, despite any distance or circumstance
You left for the city
You departed from our life
Many years ago
A long time has passed
Promised to come back
You vowed to return and be with us again
And take care of us
Assume your responsibilities as a father and provider for your family
Many years have gone by now
A significant duration has elapsed since you last saw us
Still no sign of you daddy
No indication or communication from you has been received
Mother died of a heart attack
Our mother passed away due to the pain of being abandoned and learning of your remarriage
When she heard that you were married again
Upon knowing that you found love elsewhere and officially wed
Now I'm the only one left, in the family
I am the sole surviving member in this unit, without your presence
Wandering up and down, the streets of Soweto
Roaming aimlessly, with no direction or purpose, in the familiar neighborhood
No place to call my home
Without any location, space, or environment to label as my sanctuary
I tried to find you
I ventured to search and locate you, for years and without success
But the woman you're married to, was no good at all
The person you chose as a partner did not meet my expectations and standards
l wanna hear you sing this
I yearn to listen to your voice and your interpretation of this song
Heeeeey
An expression of exclamation, excitement, or calling attention
Here we go 1 2 3 4
A phrase used to signify the commencement of a performance, a countdown
l love you (l love you)
The affirmation of love repeated, emphasized, and amplified
Yeah yeah remember me
A persistent plea and request to remain part of your memories and thoughts
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD SILUMA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@essoulentertainment4117
Blessed memory Lucky Dube, sang this song for me,.
In 2006, I missed my girlfriend, that I love so much, when she travelled to her village JETU,
Till now she is no where to be found.
She is truthful, understanding, loyal and respectful. Anyone that sees her, kindly tell her that SOLOMON extend his love and respect to her.
JUCITAR, I still love you.
She is From Auchi, Edo state, of Nigeria.
Am still wanting for her love, cause her love and respect is yet counting in my heart and i still play this song for her everyday.
⚘🌹💋🌷🥀😭😭😭
@tutukanizungu1616
"Lucky Dube - Remember Me " LYRICS:
Daddy where ever you are remember me
In what ever you, do I love you
Daddy where ever you are remember me
In what ever you do, I love you
You left for the city many years ago
Promised to come back
And take care of us
Many years have gone by now
Still no sign of you Daddy
Mother died of a heart attack
Many years ago when she heard
That you were married again
Now, I'm the only one left in the family
Daddy where ever you are remember me
In what ever you, do I love you
Daddy where ever you are remember me
In what ever you do, I love you
Wandering up and down
The streets of Soweto
No place to call my home
I tried to find you
Many years ago
But the woman you're married to
was no good at all
Daddy where ever you are remember me
In what ever you, do I love you
Daddy where ever you are remember me
In what ever you do, I love you
Daddy yo'
Daddy where ever you are remember me
In what ever you, do I love you
Daddy where ever you are remember me
In what ever you do, I love you.
@AlikeSimwanza-qq4yf
Who's here from 2024😊 let's like
@Neandertwhite
My mom is a very strong woman Dad left her for the US with children and never looked back she struggled alot. Today i am grown man and i understand why this track was her favorite. I fight back tears everytime i listen to the music.
@islanderboy4543
god bless u
@katelove8171
Ray u ar blessed to hav yr mum she is yr rock a blessing dat makes u prays God
@marlonrodrigues2923
v
@ceciliamoti7785
wagwan to all the moms in the world
@Mrchybyk
You're lucky your Mum did not die of heart attack and you are not the only one left in the family.
@charlesmendy1653
Who's listening in 2024???-
@Lawrence-fv7ri
Who is listening in 2023, almost 2024. Still hit. That nostalgic feeling😓. True legend🙌🙌
@chimexemmanuel482
Who is listening in 2020,hit like..let respect this legend 👊🏾