Together As One

Lucky Dube · Life & Times [2012]

In my whole life

My whole life

I've got a dream

[x2]



Too many people

Hate apartheid

Why do you like it?

[x2]



Hey you rasta man

Hey European, Indian man

We've got to come together as one

[x2]



The cats and the dogs

Have forgiven each other

What is wrong with us?

[x2]



All those years

Fighting each other

But no solution

[x2]



Hey you rasta man

Hey European, Indian man

We've got to come together as one

[x2]



In my whole life

My whole life

I've got a dream

[x2]



Too many people

Hate apartheid

Why do you like it?

[x2]



Hey you rasta man

Hey European, Indian man

We've got to come together as one

[x2]

Together As One

Lucky Dube's 'Together As One' stands as a defining anthem of the South African township rap and hip-hop movement. Released on the 2012 album 'Life & Times', the track exemplifies Dube's signature style, blending gritty storytelling with a rhythmic flow that resonates deeply with the socio-political realities of his community. As a central pillar of his discography, the song reinforces themes of unity and resilience, characteristic of his work from the early 1990s through the 2010s. The recording captures the raw energy of the genre, serving as a testament to Dube's ability to articulate the struggles and hopes of the people through his music. It remains a powerful example of how hip-hop has been used to document and elevate the voices of marginalized communities in South Africa.