Lucky Dube - Prisoner (Official Music Video)

If 'Slave' changed Lucky Dube's life, 'Prisoner' changed the South African recording industry. In five days, the album sold no less than 100 000 copies and another 120 000 copies in the next three weeks.
Ironically, in the week of its release, eight of South Africa's longest serving political prisoners were released from jail, a major step in South Africa's slow road to democracy. As so may times before, Lucky had unintentionally tapped into the national spirit of freedom-hungry South Africans.
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Lyrics:
Somebody told me about it
When I was still a little boy
he said to me, crime does not pay
he said to me, education is the key, yeah
as a little boy I thought I knew
what I was doing, yeah man
but today here I am in jail
Chorus
I'm a prisoner, I am a prisoner, I am a prisoner
I looked all around me
but to see nothing
but four grey walls staring at me
the policeman said to me, son
they won't build no schools anymore x3
all they'll build will be prison, prison
'cos today, yeah
Chorus
I am a prisoner, I am a prisoner, I am a prisoner,
dear Lord
I asked the policeman and said
how much must I pay for my freedom?
he said to me, son
they won't build no schools anymore x2
they won't build no hospitals
all they'll build will be prison, prison (x4)
Chorus
(till fade)

[@scarhelpme9107]

It's 2024, we are listening to lucky Dube.

[@ciadayola]

for sure

[@Femmefatale23xx]

I am ❤

[@JorgeCerqueira-dt6ne]

​@@Femmefatale23xx0:43 inn arch JJ firs = щел. yorge.

[@Manamana4-4]

Yes i

[@LjHBbboy.]

Right her through hurricane 🌀 berly

[@My_2Kobo]

"On 18 October 2007, Lucky Dube was killed by armed robbers in Rosettenville, a Johannesburg suburb, shortly after dropping two of his seven children off at their uncle's house. Dube was driving his Chrysler 300C, which the assailants were after. Police reports suggest he was shot dead by carjackers who did not recognise him and believed that he was Nigerian. Five men were arrested in connection with the murder; three were tried and found guilty on 31 March 2009. Two of the men attempted to escape and were caught. Dube's convicted killers were sentenced to life in prison." - Wikipedia He was killed by the same people he was advising in this song. What an irony. Lucky Dube lives on.

[@MatovuAslam]

2024 and still Hits Hard, you made our childhood. Continue Rest In Peace LEGEND. Your Legacy lives 🔥🔥🔥.

[@believesonmushanyairi2259]

He was one of the best reggae musician

[@JuliaoAlvesDaCruz-bv9uy]

Respect the legend of reggae we love u from East Timor🇹🇱 🇹🇱

[@Harrisonsakai1]

Now we are into 2024 and still listening to his songs,who's with me.if you still watching this, you are a legend ❤

[@zanelezwane4358]

I'm with you

[@igisubizogermaine1672]

🎼🎵

[@thandekilendebele8730]

I'm with you ❤

[@lilianoguta361]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcotwinveltman-ll4mn]

This music take me back to the apartheid era of the early and late 80's growing up in Pheferville ,East London Eastern cape

[@josephchavwanga8564]

Anyone listening 2024 .... one of Africas best reggae artist

[@ceniph1955]

Oh man, Papa Lucky raised me! We went through sooo many hard times together. Whitey here if it matters, I miss you sooo much! I will carry on listening until my last breath! Rock on legend!!!!

[@bbalderston125]

RIP Lucky Dube October 18, 2007. 15 years Lost brother, man of Peace 🤦🏾‍♂️😭😭😭❤️💚💛 from USA

[@christinamwita4925]

May rest in peace 🕊️ RIP 😔😔😭😭😭😭😭😟🥺

[@fanniephashe3516]

I pray who ever reads this becomes successful in life

[@Thebestman23414]

The best reggae artist in my opinion Doesn't get much hype cause he's from south Africa and not Jamaica

[@Ian-mj4pt]

Yeah up there with true Rastafari

[@ProductiveChi]

💯 the best !

[@Chrissanthumum]

Shoot.You must not be talking about St. Lucia,cause I grew up hearing his music.I am from there.People love Lucky Dube...

[@errolprinceton9567]

I was born on the Caribbean island 🏝️ call St. Vincent I first heard of beautiful reggae from Jamaicans, however I fell in love with reggae because of Lucky Dube

[@nelisiwenhlapho1867]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@sibusisosikhosana3824]

❤😭😭 Here I am in June 2023, listening to this banger ❤️ emotional thinking of how things were back in the day.. The courage and bravery to make music with such message at that time.. Power!! 😭

[@snenhlanhlalanga3962]

Do you ever listen to a song and remember exactly how life used to be when first heard it😭🙌🏼

[@adjoabailey8154]

Now we are into 2024 and still listening....who is in with me ?

[@nampijjapriscilla2897]

Whenever I see what's going on in my country Uganda.. immediately I run to KZbin en watch lucky dubes music.. mostly this song....2023 still we are prisoners in our own country...rip lucky 😢

[@valentinefranklin3511]

Likewise here in Nigeria, are you on Instagram?

[@bbalderston125]

Watching young man Phillip Lucky Dube can really make me cry. Tears and respect from USA. One Love. 💪🏿💪🏼 Defend our Brothers 🦁🦁🦁 Missing you Lucky, terrible loss to your family and the world 😭😭😭.

[@Captain_price627]

❤️❤️❤️

[@caroleetienne5921]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@imransilver2780]

He deserves a museum, a statue, or a public holiday ..... RIP legend🙏

[@teddywillson7671]

Now we are into 2023 and still listening. Who's with me.

[@davidphiri9466]

Am with you

[@lameckphiri7301]

Me

[@sithembeleloni1109]

Me too😉

[@Thesparks_podcast]

Still rocking 4/3/23

[@fauzhumu-wf6pl]

We are here

[@d3m0nitize64]

2024 list attendance👇👇👇

[@xxxtentacionwordedit5201]

🖤

[@bkbstbmanoery9698]

Presente 🫡

[@lwandilenyawose6766]

Present Sir

[@MaccWealthy]

Present.

[@JeannetteManirambona-o6m]

Presente

[@TheMilassalim]

2024 and as a 32 year old this music makes me cry every time. I’m so lucky to still have my mother. She would play this music everyday and one day she just stopped. I think it just makes her too sad 😢. RIP KING

[@ChellyNicholls]

Got tears in my eyes as we speak

[@rogeriosantana9999]

Oóoóo😊😊😊😊😊

[@Ian-mj4pt]

51 today and bringing back some memories

[@gaorobalemogatle3590]

I just listened and im so so sad

[@chemboshibumba3649]

Powerful massage ❤

[@dannylillie3428]

You cant beat luke dube , my portuguese mate told me about this bloke absaloute true words man ❤💪💪💪

[@FrancisYoungWeed]

I'M From Angola love this song

[@Nobu_uhle]

Forever Lucky Dube🕊❤️

[@Ghettoyoutt]

Now we are into 2024 still rocking proud to be African 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼.

[@johnopiyo4103]

Here we are again....Rasta Man Never Dies.... R.I.P Lucky Dube.

[@ALAKINE]

2023 and still hits Hard, you made our childhood. Continue Resting In Peace LEGEND. Your Legacy lives 🔥

[@wi-ka-da]

🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🕊🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@rihannaajie3866]

🔥🔥

[@lumbaakonkwa6193]

​@@rihannaajie38661Q111q11q11qq 1qqe1qq111 la q1111111111qq1q11qz1saaq1z1❤0op pro

[@kevinmola-iy8tp]

you right.RIP LENGENT😭😭😭

[@knowledgegad1294]

This flame will never go out 🔥

[@Adr._n]

Oh my god, grew up on these tunes.. Him, bob marley and many more Idk there names of. When I was a kid I never understood it but now I kinda understand and love it

[@lauratresor4579]

Les meilleurs partent toujours en premier. Toujours dans mon coeur !!!

[@BonganiEvert-p9t]

😢😢😢 I miss you so much, your soul may rest in peace. The spirit is alive ❤❤❤❤❤ the 👑 of reggae in RSA still in your name

[@Shan_Naxie]

Watching this song breaks me💔 I wasn't even born but am here enjoying his song with a very good message RIP Legend

[@samueltaminyiwa]

Like me 2023is nice

[@samueltaminyiwa]

Thanks

[@samueltaminyiwa]

I'm in Mozambique my name is Samuel taminyiwa

[@presibarry]

Salfoukeyta

[@razackbance]

@@samueltaminyiwa nm9,9,. , 9n9nm,m9.n'mn,

[@bowattanga]

this is a massive classic tune 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rt_gng]

Nowadays mainstream music is about drugs money and murder..What a pity to live in these times.

[@chelseatembedza7773]

This sounds hits so hard in my memories. Thank you LEGEND for leaving us with this great music 🎶 🙌♥️

[@sibesondiyoi2244]

Viva! Listening to this hit in 2024💯Each time you like my comment I come back to vibe to this legend🎥

[@the.dreamschaser100]

I just liked it 😂

[@SurprisedCruiseShip-mv8fb]

Viva

[@ramond_crown]

This song never gets old its always new whenever I hear it playing💯

[@victormugo8130]

This song is a great one especially for those teenagers who seem to be practicing deliquency,but it's only a few of them who find a chance to meet such songs

[@johandach-m8w]

some times i listen too hes songs and im think: bro me life story i love REALY how honest he is he talk about the pain of life and mistakes we do some how , it feels like im not alone with me problems if im listen to hes songs RIP thx for your gift

[@oririmusic]

To think he died in the hands of common criminals! A lot of his lyrics talked about helping children grow up well to avoid them having no direction. His life ended in the hands of kids who lost their way! His message will last forever!

[@Ian-mj4pt]

South Africa is screwed now sadly I miss it but I won't go back to live. Thank the ANC

[@Chloebaiiley]

I always cry while listening to this song 😭😢 May he rest in peace 🕊️

[@vicshred]

Who's still here in 2024?

[@lajolieprincesse7044]

Your killers didn’t listen your messages anymore 😢 RIP legend 🕊️

[@GuguZulu-x7i]

😢😢

[@williamkiplagat4002]

still one of the best in the world...much love from Kenya🇰🇪R.I.P legend Dube..we still listen to your word

[@robertsroberts1202]

am always emotional anytime i listen to any of his songs. am shedding tears right now listening to this

[@Megan-g7z]

Who is listening to Lucky with me right now..he's still one of the best singer's in the world ... may he's soul continue resting in peace ✌ 🙏

[@LGoromonzi]

Listening in 2023

[@PolaPolah]

🙏 May his soul rest in peace

[@daylantiller8731]

Together fam

[@JosephChipwanya-mc8el]

Its true he was the legend

[@Fredhonest-vv1rl]

Hello ruaenena kaevara

[@ericbraverman7616]

This is a song that talks about the COVID-19 but weren’t understood then until then it happens. He is indeed a prophet and a legend. You are forever remembered KING

[@toluekwu2258]

Gone are the days when songs are meaningful and inspiring. Rest In Peace Dube

[@suleimankhalfan1798]

4

[@ramziyak8618]

Ramzi yak

[@ramziyak8618]

Oh hey my rwmsi

[@aishatgambo7217]

RIP legend

[@barbrasmall4127]

nothing is gone as long as we remember all and the lessons they tried to teach us

[@kigalilumentv2500]

Living in Europe (Germany) when i have problems l playa your music for never giving up My legend 2023😢 till i die your are my Father ❤

[@Bvsii]

May his soul continue to rest in peace❤️ much love brother

[@njokuemeka6279]

Master my prophet till my old age love ❤️ you so much legendary 🙏🏽🙌 keep resting 😢😥

[@jamesmasese2726]

May your soul rest in peace we still listen to your songs lucky dube

[@bowattanga]

the timeless classic !!!!!!!!

[@Diegosousasilva-j1b]

O melhor de todos os tempos.

[@redpa38]

I absolutely love his songs!!

[@goldenshaturaman8910]

You were big man luck Dube

[@RaphaelMompremier]

The best Ragae artist for ever

[@renedabo2589]

I listen to Lucky Dube songs every day. Resst in peace 🇬🇼🇬🇼

[@thamimdlamini]

The best to ever come out of South Africa. Actually I he didn’t belong to South Africa alone but to the whole of Africa. Rest In Power Dube.

[@carolinazanoni9525]

love love love 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@lasadventureservices2429]

hi

[@JimmyHendrixJR]

Talk about timeless music.

[@escolhidodedeus1718]

Eterno Lucky dube sempre na memória sempre no coração 🇯🇲🇸🇳🇿🇦😭❤️

[@annandrea8232]

possa continuare a riposare in pace

[@jonatomarquesmendes6597]

Gn😊h

[@edgararmando7570]

Maaan wut a hell. A reala Legend

[@nicamagful]

RIP Lucky Dube. Legend never dies

[@grinbone2685]

biggest artist from africa

[@rutashangirwaniwenyesiga]

The king of African reggae music. Lucky Dube May your soul continue to rest in eternal peace. Rastas never die. Ndi Hanu Uganda

[@FranciscoGomes-ni4xk]

Amo as músicas dele são canções que mexem com nossos corações eterno Lucky dube descanse em paz 🙏

[@FranciscoGomes-ni4xk]

O meu deus o que fizeram com essa lenda do regue Lucky dube foi uma tremenda covardia suas músicas são melodias que mexem com nossos corações que Deus te dê o descanso eterno

[@uwiringiyimanarucia7093]

Are you Rwanda?

[@rutashangirwaniwenyesiga]

@@uwiringiyimanarucia7093 my originality but am a Ugandan

[@tlangelanimugwedi6857]

African people are one people man "Ndi Hanu" means your home in Venda as well

[@dieuversonpierrelouis]

Your Legacy lives☀️☀️

[@ThierryAloma]

Un congolais qui aime se genre de musique doit être une personne éveillé 🇨🇩,2024💥✌🏾

[@erickelius4549]

17/03/2024. When lucky dube say "Crime does not pay, education is key" Hits a lot, this should be played on high volume.

[@joannapierre8120]

He said it loud and clear. Its happening around the world in diferent countries I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and the government systematically shut down many schools neglecting them stealing money, ment for the Education system and many more atrocities...He sang about the future in many songs and about politics, corruption in government. They said armed robbery but they wanted him gone. 🙏🏽 R.I.P❤

[@mishacknthane1060]

Sad reality of entrenched and systematic corruption

[@nelisiwenhlapho1867]

Mina ngibonga aboMalume who raised me to good music ❤

[@mildecahete]

Essa música é muito fx não tem como deixar de ouvir. 🇦🇴🇦🇴🇦🇴

[@gabriellamonzani8850]

In memory of m'y family in to Malawi end m'y 2brothers end m'y sister rip.big love for ever

[@emmanuelakolykoo5949]

Be fortified bro

[@MohamedTaha-rp3xq]

May god mercy them bro Rip 🌹

[@dialloalphaoumar955]

Big up

[@NurseTef]

It's 2023 and some young man in England has no idea who Lucky dube is.... sorrows,prayers 😂😂😂 Anyway m still all in on Lucky Dube thanks to my Kenyan dad

[@travelwith_emmanuel]

Who’s here in 2023 😢we miss him

[@ritaowo7803]

Love 💕 from Italy.

[@modiredipelekekae6034]

This is exactly what I told my son that crime does not pay but education is the key, he left school, today he is jailed because of his wrong choice then I become a bad parent, when I say we reap what we sow.

[@AntoBel47]

You're still in my thoughts and memories ❤💛💚

[@freedommaluleke2043]

Jah bless everyone who is watching this philosopher

[@manthabisengmpatsa2092]

Jooo nna Morena molimo a robale ka Khotso

[@tograyiyi5742]

@@manthabisengmpatsa2092 aa

[@MivaldineLouissaint]

My dad use to listen to this song all the time this was his favorite song long live dad man

[@GrappleGurus]

My dad too and rip to your dad

[@RoseBenita-k4u]

Now we are into 2024 and still listening to his music who’s with me if you still watching this ❤

[@arsenalarteta9757]

Like it just came out yesterday 😅❤

[@juanbbernard5432]

Lovely 🌹 🌹 🌹 song miss you 💕💕💕💕💕

[@frankmoshi4789]

Dube was a real piece of art rest in peace😢😢😊

[@andrewdrew3873]

We got robbed of a pure talent indeed…2023 I’m still here😢 RIP legend

[@eyobkidane]

Lucky Dube was born in sout Africa and represents the whole Black race in the entire world. Africa unite . Love from 🇪🇷 Eritrea

[@sikhumbuzokitsana1939]

I could not have said it better. Great statement✊🏿

[@SoundhealexRadio]

A CLASSIC #HIT.🎯

[@gilbertcharley6680]

What a music legend this guy was, the lyrics of his song is an educative message on its own

[@howardfesu5653]

he was a political mouth piece the way i see it ......at large his music was a tool to convince its audiance to understand life in the so desired direction by the authors....so much input from unknown and hidden sources brewed luck's music for political motives

[@kouakougedeondiby-ns7tg]

Best of all. Let those who agree like! 😊

[@clementmahiva3708]

You still gives us memories that cannot fade away today as we remember your death fifteen years down the line continue resting in peace legend

[@LampteyBenjamin]

"They wan build no school anymore they wan build no hospital", I heard this song back in the 90s my dad played it on tape,Rock Reggae

[@abelshambare3710]

Im 23 now and im now realising how legendary Lucky Dube was.

[@osonduchukwudi5484]

What a prophet-musician! Almost 2024 still crying over his death 😭😭😭😭

[@nombreissouf7721]

Paix à son âme reposé en paix 😭😭😭😭😭

[@WilliamDuba-m5l]

This song remind me of my rasta uncle madanny ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@skemedraco]

Biggest lesson about life, Narrated in a Single Song.. Mad love to All our Gone legends.. thank you for setting a path for us through your Music. ❤️this is so inspiring

[@sydneyrocxy7257]

L'un des meilleurs hits du reggae, cette chanson est tout un enseignement à l'endroit de la jeunesse inconsciente et aussi un conseil pour la bonne conduite, merci infiniment pour cette chanson légendaire !

[@SinarduniaCreator]

Lucky dube music is still the best in 2023_ Greetings from West Papua❤

[@benardokumuobiangi2941]

Rest in AFRICAN hero....😢😢

[@BlackGold_ZAR]

Noone can compete with Mr Lucky Dube! RIP❣️

[@MakhosiDlamini-my4lc]

I came back cos i lost my baby daddy yesterday and he really loved these songs❤

[@Nasdaq_Cheetah]

Deepest condolences😓

[@MakhosiDlamini-my4lc]

@@Nasdaq_Cheetah thank you so much 👏

[@herbertmoganedi152]

Lessons about life narrated in a song 🔥

[@thandimangwakwane1906]

Lucky dube songs is a legacy for African people still 2023 it rock's reggae music is strong

[@tiyogollo9821]

I love till end of the world