It’s Not Easy — English translation

Lucky Dube · english → English

What "It’s Not Easy" means

The song reflects on the painful collapse of a marriage that started with high hopes and parental blessing. The narrator revisits the joyous day he told his mother about his wedding, contrasted with the heartbreak of returning to her to announce his divorce. He recalls standing at the altar, captivated by his bride's deceptive innocence, and laments that the vows spoken meant nothing. Comforted by his mother's empathetic words, the narrator grapples with deep emotional pain and regret over the choice he made.

Uuuhhh! yeaahh haahh ahh
Uuuhhh! yeaahh haahh ahh
Lord of mercy!
Lord of mercy!
I remember the day I called mama on the telephone
I remember the day I called my mother on the phone
I told her mama I'm getting married, I could hear her voice
I told her, Mama, I am getting married, and I could hear her voice

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What does "It’s Not Easy" by Lucky Dube mean?

The song reflects on the painful collapse of a marriage that started with high hopes and parental blessing. The narrator revisits the joyous day he told his mother about his wedding, contrasted with the heartbreak of returning to her to announce his divorce. He recalls standing at the altar, captivated by his bride's deceptive innocence, and laments that the vows spoken meant nothing. Comforted by his mother's empathetic words, the narrator grapples with deep emotional pain and regret over the choice he made.

What language is "It’s Not Easy" sung in?

It’s Not Easy by Lucky Dube is sung in English.

Is there an English translation of "It’s Not Easy"?

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