Rolling Stone
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Call me when you' re ready yeah
Call me when your head is right
She said the words and walked into the sunset
Like a cowboy
He was standing there like he got up
From a bad dream
And he said she wanted something
He could not give her (commitment)
He is one of the men I know
Who have chosen loneliness
And called it freedom
That' s why he always says
[Chorus:]
I' m a rolling stone
'Cause a rolling stone
Gathers no moss
She told him once before
She' s not getting any younger you know
And when you look at her face
The years are showing
She is one of the women I know
Who wants it all in life (commitment)
He is one of the men I know
Who've taken loneliness
And called it freedom
That' s why he always says
[Chorus:]
I' m a rolling stone
'Cause a rolling stone
Gathers no moss
Call me when your head is right
She said the words and walked into the sunset
Like a cowboy
He was standing there like he got up
From a bad dream
And he said she wanted something
He could not give her (commitment)
He is one of the men I know
Who have chosen loneliness
And called it freedom
That' s why he always says
[Chorus:]
I' m a rolling stone
'Cause a rolling stone
Gathers no moss
She told him once before
She' s not getting any younger you know
And when you look at her face
The years are showing
She is one of the women I know
Who wants it all in life (commitment)
He is one of the men I know
Who've taken loneliness
And called it freedom
That' s why he always says
[Chorus:]
I' m a rolling stone
'Cause a rolling stone
Gathers no moss
Rolling Stone
Lucky Dube's 'Rolling Stone' stands as a defining anthem of South African hip-hop, blending gritty storytelling with infectious rhythms that propelled him to international fame. Released in the early 1990s, the track exemplifies the genre's evolution in the region, combining English lyrics with indigenous musical influences to address social realities with unapologetic energy. The song's enduring popularity highlights Dube's ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations, cementing his status as a pioneer of the genre. Its impact extends beyond the music industry, influencing a wave of artists who followed and helping to establish hip-hop as a dominant force in Southern African culture.