Life In The Movies
Lucky Dube · Trinity [1995]
Warning, this is the chief of police speaking
Do not steal police hate competition
Where we gonna run, where we gonna hide?
You've got the right to remain silent
But forever they were brought here to protect us
They were brought here not to hurt
But now they hurt us everyday
You see, police have joined
Forces with criminals
Don't steal, police hate competition
We can't sit down, something must be done
Catching the bad guys in real life
Is not as easy as it is in the movies
We see James Bond
(007)
Eddie Murphy
(Beverly Hills Cop)
Chasing bad guys all the time
But police in real life have joined
Forces with criminals
Don't steal, police hate competition
We can't sit down something must be done
Our life has got to be like
Life in the movies
Where the good guys always
Win in the end
Life in the movies
How can we expect them
To serve and protect the community?
If they themselves are the bad guys
Police have joined forces with criminals
Stand up and fight, no one is safe
Life in the movies
Life in the movies
Life in the movies
...
Do not steal police hate competition
Where we gonna run, where we gonna hide?
You've got the right to remain silent
But forever they were brought here to protect us
They were brought here not to hurt
But now they hurt us everyday
You see, police have joined
Forces with criminals
Don't steal, police hate competition
We can't sit down, something must be done
Catching the bad guys in real life
Is not as easy as it is in the movies
We see James Bond
(007)
Eddie Murphy
(Beverly Hills Cop)
Chasing bad guys all the time
But police in real life have joined
Forces with criminals
Don't steal, police hate competition
We can't sit down something must be done
Our life has got to be like
Life in the movies
Where the good guys always
Win in the end
Life in the movies
How can we expect them
To serve and protect the community?
If they themselves are the bad guys
Police have joined forces with criminals
Stand up and fight, no one is safe
Life in the movies
Life in the movies
Life in the movies
...
Life In The Movies
Lucky Dube's 'Life In The Movies' stands as a defining track from his 1995 album Trinity, capturing the vibrant energy of South African township culture. The song exemplifies Dube's signature style, blending soulful melodies with socially conscious lyrics that address the realities of life in the townships. Released during a pivotal era for Afro-soul and house music in the region, the recording showcases his ability to weave personal narrative with broader community themes. As a staple of his discography, the track remains a powerful representation of the genre's evolution in the mid-1990s, resonating with listeners through its authentic voice and rhythmic drive.