Respect Lyrics
Lucky Dube
Lyrics
When you flash that badge
You want everyone to shiver
When you flash that badge
You want everyone to worship you
I got no time to worship human kind
I only worship the All Mighty
Through his prophets I have learned
To give respect to everything he created
I give love to those who gimme love
Love those who gimme war
I love those who hate me
I bless even those who curse me year x 2
Gimme gimme respect
Show me show me respect.
You could be the president
You could be his deputy
You don't even have to know
My political affiliation
You don't even have to know
My religious affiliation
Respect me, for who I am
And not what I am
Nobody even cares about your dollars
Nobody even cares about your bling bling
Give love to those who give you love
Love to those who hate you
Bless even those who curse you, yeah x 2
Gimme respect
Show me show me respect
till fade.
Song & Lyrics Facts
The song "Respect" by Lucky Dube was released in 1993 and is featured on his album Victims. The track was written by Lucky Dube himself, along with the help of producer TK.
It features Lucky's signature reggae style accompanied by a full band. The lyrics of this song are about a man who has been wronged but still finds it within himself to ask for respect from those around him. He sings about how he wants people to treat each other better, regardless of their background or beliefs. This song became an anthem for many and is still relevant today.