“Lucky Dube – Truth In The World” is a reggae song by South African musician Lucky Dube, known for his socially conscious lyrics. The song highlights the harsh realities of the world, including issues such as poverty, inequality, corruption, and violence. The lyrics emphasize the need for honesty, integrity, and love to bring about positive change in the world. Lucky Dube's powerful vocals and soulful melodies add depth to the poignant lyrics, creating a thought-provoking and powerful song that encourages listeners to reflect on the state of the world and strive for truth and justice.
Here are the lyrics to “Truth In The World” by Lucky Dube:
Chorus:
Truth in the world is hard to find
Tru-uth in the world is hard to find
People, now don't be blind
Keep your conscience alive
Verse 1:
Now the truth of the matter is
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore, no
Now the truth of the matter is
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore, no
Verse 2:
No more talking politics
We all know the games they play
Oh yes, we do
No more politicians
We know they will never change
Oh no, they won't
No more lying leaders
We know they will never change
Oh no, they won't
They won't, no, no
Chorus:
Truth in the world is hard to find
Tru-uth in the world is hard to find
People, now don't be blind
Keep your conscience alive
Verse 3:
Now the truth of the matter is
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore, no
Now the truth of the matter is
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore, no
Bridge:
We're tired of empty promises
Tired of all the lies
Oh yes, we are
We're tired of all the hunger
Tired of all the pain
Oh yes, we are
We're tired of all the suffering
Tired of all the wars
Oh yes, we are
We're tired of all the hatred
Tired of all the fights
Oh yes, we are
Chorus:
Truth in the world is hard to find
Tru-uth in the world is hard to find
People, now don't be blind
Keep your conscience alive
Outro:
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore, no
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore
We're not going to take it anymore, no
Note: “Truth in the World” is a song by the late South African reggae artist Lucky Dube, known for his socially conscious lyrics that often addressed issues such as inequality, social justice, and political corruption. The song calls for people to seek truth in a world filled with lies and to keep their conscience alive.