Keep On Knocking
Lucky Dube · Victims [2010]
In the early days of December
Saying she wasn' t happy
Where she was
Oh that' s the bad news yeah
That is why today I' m here
To take her away from you
Everytime you treat her badly
It brings back memories and
We don' t want
To see her go through
Hurt again so!!!
Chorus:
Keep on knocking but you
Can' t come in now
She' s my mother you know
If she was a bad mother
She would have thrown us away
Long time ago
Even when things got bad
She still held onto us all the way
When she cries we cry too
When she smiles we smile too
We were happy all this time
Until you came along
Everytime you treat her badly
It brings back memories and
We don' t want to see her
Go through hurt again
Chorus till fade
Keep On Knocking
Lucky Dube's 'Keep On Knocking' stands as a defining anthem of South African township rap, released on the 2010 album 'Victims'. The track exemplifies the genre's fusion of gritty storytelling with infectious rhythms, capturing the resilience and daily struggles of urban life in the region. Dube's distinctive vocal delivery and lyrical focus on community solidarity have made this recording a cornerstone of the genre's evolution. Alongside other seminal works from his discography, including tracks from 'Life & Times' and 'House Of Exile', the song reinforces his legacy as a pivotal figure in bringing township sounds to a global audience. Its enduring popularity reflects the universal themes of perseverance and unity that resonate across generations.