Trinity
Lucky Dube · Retrospective [2008]
I'm sleeping with my one eye open
'Cause I think you gonna come for me
You're sleeping with your gun in hand
'Cause you think I'm gonna make
Me move
I've been chasing white people all my life
You've been chasing black people all
Your life
Now that we know where we went
Wrong, it's time some truth came out here
You going to educate me
About white people
I will educate you about Black people and we'll unite
That's why they call me trinity
And my game is unity
Chorus
Trinity, unity
My brothers have been chasing racists all the time
Your brothers have been chasing freedom fighters all the time
But at the end of the day
We didn't know much about each other yeah
When you saw a black man
You saw a criminal,
When I saw a white man
I saw an oppressor
But now that we know where we went wrong
Let's unite
You will educate me about white people
I will educated you about black people
That is why they call my trinity
Cause my game is unity
Chorus till fade...
'Cause I think you gonna come for me
You're sleeping with your gun in hand
'Cause you think I'm gonna make
Me move
I've been chasing white people all my life
You've been chasing black people all
Your life
Now that we know where we went
Wrong, it's time some truth came out here
You going to educate me
About white people
I will educate you about Black people and we'll unite
That's why they call me trinity
And my game is unity
Chorus
Trinity, unity
My brothers have been chasing racists all the time
Your brothers have been chasing freedom fighters all the time
But at the end of the day
We didn't know much about each other yeah
When you saw a black man
You saw a criminal,
When I saw a white man
I saw an oppressor
But now that we know where we went wrong
Let's unite
You will educate me about white people
I will educated you about black people
That is why they call my trinity
Cause my game is unity
Chorus till fade...
Trinity - Lucky Dube
Lucky Dube's 'Trinity' stands as a defining anthem of the South African house of exile movement, blending gospel-infused rhythms with socially conscious lyrics. Released on the 2008 retrospective album, the track exemplifies Dube's signature style, merging traditional church music with modern dancehall beats to address themes of unity and resilience. The song became a staple at cultural festivals and community gatherings across the region, reinforcing its role as a spiritual and political statement. Its enduring popularity highlights Dube's ability to create music that resonates deeply with audiences seeking both entertainment and meaningful expression within the broader African house music genre.