Good Things
Lucky Dube · Taxman [1997]
Lucky Dube
There will be a time in your life
When you' ll need me the most
But I won' t be there
There will be a time in your life
When you won' t need me at all
I won' t be there
But while I' ve got the chance
I' m gonna tell you what I know
About this world we' re living in
It may seem so beautiful
From where you are
It may look so innocent
In your eyes
But let me tell you
It' s not a bed of roses
Chorus: (x3)
Good things come to those
Who got out and made them happen
They don' t come to those who wait
I can sit here and teach you
Every trick in the book
But at the end of the day
It is your life
Chorus: (x3)
Good things come to those
Who got out and made them happen
They don' t come to those who wait
You don' t have to worry
The future is in your hands
till fade
Good Things - Lucky Dube
Lucky Dube's 'Good Things' stands as a cornerstone of South African house music, released on the 1997 album 'Taxman'. The track exemplifies the genre's fusion of traditional township rhythms with contemporary electronic production, creating an infectious sound that defined the era. Dube's signature vocal delivery blends soulful warmth with rhythmic precision, driving the song's uplifting energy. As a key release on 'Taxman', the recording helped cement his status as a pioneering figure in the region's house scene, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to blend local cultural identity with global dance music trends. The song remains a staple in compilations celebrating the golden age of South African house.