Reap What You Sow
Lucky Dube · House Of Exile [1992]
Trying to get people to help you, ye, ye
But nobody will
Your son was brutalizing people every time
But you said nothing
Now it's the time to pay the price
It's time to pay, ye, ye, ye, ye
You gonna reap just what you sow
You gonna reap just what you sow
You gonna reap just what you sow
You gonna reap just what you sow
Coming back home with stolen things
Instead of telling him how wrong he was
You told him how clever he was
People coming out of burning houses
It's your son, driving stolen cars every time
It's your son but you said nothing
But now he's turning against you
You gonna reap just what you sow
You gonna reap just what you sow
You gonna reap just what you sow
Everybody knows no jail can keep him
'Cause you rubbing shoulders with the law
But now it's time to pay the price, wo, woh
You gonna reap just what you sow
You gonna reap just what you sow
You gonna reap just what you sow
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Reap What You Sow
Lucky Dube's 'Reap What You Sow' stands as a cornerstone of South African gospel and hip-hop, released on the landmark 1992 album 'House Of Exile.' The track exemplifies Dube's signature ability to blend rhythmic hip-hop beats with uplifting, spiritually charged melodies, creating a sound that resonated deeply across the continent. As a defining work of the early 1990s South African music scene, the song reflects the genre's unique fusion of indigenous traditions and modern urban expression. Its enduring popularity highlights Dube's role as a pivotal figure in bringing gospel music to a mainstream audience, influencing countless artists who followed in his wake. The recording remains a testament to the power of positive messaging and communal spirit within the genre.