Don't Cry
Lucky Dube · Retrospective [2008]
Everytime I say I wanna go
I can see you gonna cry
Everytime I say I wanna go
I can tell you gonna cry
Thinking of the lonely nights
( when I' m not there )
Thinking of the days
( when I' ve gone )
Thousands of people
Wanna see me
Millions are waiting
For the message
Billions are dying
For the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the word
Don' t cry baby, don' t cry
Chorus:
Don' t cry
They wanna hear me saying!
Ayobayo
They wanna hear me hear me say
I' ve got you babe
They wanna hear me sayin
Together as one
They wanna hear me say
I' m a slave
I can see you gonna cry
Everytime I say I wanna go
I can tell you gonna cry
Thinking of the lonely nights
( when I' m not there )
Thinking of the days
( when I' ve gone )
Thousands of people
Wanna see me
Millions are waiting
For the message
Billions are dying
For the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the message
I am going round the world
Spreading the word
Don' t cry baby, don' t cry
Chorus:
Don' t cry
They wanna hear me saying!
Ayobayo
They wanna hear me hear me say
I' ve got you babe
They wanna hear me sayin
Together as one
They wanna hear me say
I' m a slave
Don't Cry
Lucky Dube's 'Don't Cry' stands as a defining anthem of South African township rap, blending gritty storytelling with infectious rhythms that propelled him to international fame. Recorded for the 2008 retrospective compilation, the track exemplifies his signature style, merging English lyrics with indigenous South African musical influences to address themes of resilience and community. The song's enduring popularity highlights Dube's ability to craft narratives that resonate deeply with audiences globally, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in the genre. Its inclusion in his broader discography underscores a career dedicated to authentic expression and social commentary through music.