Till You Lose It All
Lucky Dube · Other Songs - Lucky Dube
We take a lot of things for granted
One day it' ll be taken away
That' s when you' ll realize
How important it was
You never miss your water
Till your well runs dry
Give thanks and praise all the time
The wolf is always by the door
[Chorus:]
You don' t know what you' ve got
Till you lose it all again
You never miss your water
Till your well runs dry
He' s a hero, now that he' s dead
Oh what a bull preacher man talks about him
When he was alive
He didn't even know his name
When he was alive
He didn't get this love
You never miss your water
Till your well runs dry
[Chorus:]
You don' t know what you' ve got
Till you lose it again
You never lose your water
Till your well runs dry
One day it' ll be taken away
That' s when you' ll realize
How important it was
You never miss your water
Till your well runs dry
Give thanks and praise all the time
The wolf is always by the door
[Chorus:]
You don' t know what you' ve got
Till you lose it all again
You never miss your water
Till your well runs dry
He' s a hero, now that he' s dead
Oh what a bull preacher man talks about him
When he was alive
He didn't even know his name
When he was alive
He didn't get this love
You never miss your water
Till your well runs dry
[Chorus:]
You don' t know what you' ve got
Till you lose it again
You never lose your water
Till your well runs dry
Till You Lose It All
Lucky Dube's 'Till You Lose It All' stands as a defining anthem of South African house music, blending infectious rhythms with socially conscious lyrics. Released during the height of the township house explosion in the early 1990s, the track exemplifies Dube's signature ability to fuse traditional Zulu musical elements with modern electronic production. The song became a staple at major cultural events and political rallies, serving as a rallying cry for the anti-apartheid movement while celebrating the resilience of the community. Its enduring popularity highlights Dube's role in shaping a distinct African sound that resonated globally, influencing countless artists who followed in the genre's wake.