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Artist/Band:
Lucky Dube
Lyrics for Song: Can't Blame You
Lyrics for Album: House Of Exile [1992]
Trying so hard not to cry
Since they say a man ain't supposed to cry
But these tears keep running from my eyes
I remember the day I came to the city
My children were crying, my wife was scared
She's gonna lose me to the girls in the city
To make her feel alright I said it's impossible
But I was wrong
Can't blame you when you're going
This is something you've got to do
You've got to go ho ho
You've been keeping me here
All these years as your private lover
Letters came from home
But I never answered
Till today when I got this letter
From my little daughter saying
'Missing you daddy', it's time to go
Can't blame you when you're going
This is something you've got to do
You've got to go ho ho
See me now, see me no more
I heard that whistle blow
I knew it's time to go
Sitting here in this train
Going so fast past the trees
I'm thinking of words to apologize
'Cause sorry ain't enough
Can't blame you when you're going
This is something you've got to do
You've got to go ho ho
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Can't Blame You
Lucky Dube's 'Can't Blame You' stands as a defining anthem of South African township rap, released on the seminal 1992 album 'House Of Exile.' The track exemplifies the genre's fusion of gritty storytelling with infectious Afrobeat rhythms, capturing the resilience and hope of the community during a transformative era. Dube's distinctive voice and poetic delivery deliver a message of unity and self-reliance that resonated globally, influencing a generation of artists across the continent. The song remains a cornerstone of his discography, celebrated for its authentic portrayal of life in the townships and its enduring appeal as a call to action. |
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| Album Lyrics: House Of Exile [1992] |
Lucky Dube
"House Of Exile [1992]"
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