Crazy World
Lucky Dube · Retrospective [2008]
But we don't know what tomorrow brings
In this crazy world people dying like flies every day
You read about it in the news but you don't believe it
You'll only know about it
When the man in the long black coat
Knocks on your door
'Cause you're his next victim
As you are living in this
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Leaders starting wars every time
They want some for their rights
Some for fun and their own glory
Letting people die for the wrong that they do
Oh it's painful come on now little boy
Say your prayers before you sleep
Little boy went down on his knees
And he said
"Oh Lord, now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
And if I die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul to take"
'Cause he's living in this crazy world
Oh Lord
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Living in, living in this crazy world
Crazy World - Lucky Dube
Lucky Dube's 'Crazy World' stands as a defining anthem of South African township rap, capturing the frenetic energy and social consciousness of the early 1990s. Released on the seminal album Retrospective, the track exemplifies Dube's signature style, blending gritty storytelling with infectious rhythms that resonated deeply within the community. The song reflects the artist's commitment to addressing local realities while maintaining a melodic flow that transcended regional boundaries. As a cornerstone of the genre's evolution, 'Crazy World' remains a powerful representation of the era's sound, showcasing Dube's ability to fuse political messaging with accessible, danceable music that continues to influence modern Afrobeats and hip-hop today.