Back To My Roots
Lucky Dube · Life & Times [2012]
I and my go to a naughty party one day
Them said it' s gonna be eerie there
But when I and my go to a naughty party
I and I was disappointed, yeah
All we could hear there was their crackadoo
All we could hear there was their shoobee doobee, yeah
And the music they played there
Was not good for a rasta man yeah
It was not good for a Jah man
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
All we could hear there was their crackadoo
All we could hear there was their, shoobee doobee yeah
And the music they played there
Was not good for a rasta man
It was not good for a Jah man
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
Reggae is mine reggae is mine, yeah, yeah
Reggae is mine, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
Them said it' s gonna be eerie there
But when I and my go to a naughty party
I and I was disappointed, yeah
All we could hear there was their crackadoo
All we could hear there was their shoobee doobee, yeah
And the music they played there
Was not good for a rasta man yeah
It was not good for a Jah man
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
All we could hear there was their crackadoo
All we could hear there was their, shoobee doobee yeah
And the music they played there
Was not good for a rasta man
It was not good for a Jah man
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
Reggae is mine reggae is mine, yeah, yeah
Reggae is mine, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
I'm going back to my roots, yeah, yeah
Reggae music is all that I need
Back To My Roots
Lucky Dube's 'Back To My Roots' stands as a defining anthem of South African house music, blending infectious rhythms with deeply personal storytelling. Released on the 2012 album 'Life & Times', the track exemplifies Dube's signature ability to fuse traditional Zulu melodies with modern dance beats. The song reflects his lifelong commitment to celebrating African heritage while addressing themes of identity and resilience. As a staple of his discography, it continues to resonate globally, serving as a cultural touchstone that bridges generations and celebrates the vibrant spirit of the continent through its unique sonic landscape.