The song tells the story of the singer attending a party where the music played—described as "crackadoo" and "shoo-bee doobee"—was not suitable for a "Rastaman" or "Jah-man" . Disappointed, he declares his intention to return to his "roots," asserting that is all he needs . About the Song Artist: Lucky Dube Writer: Lucky Phillip Dube
All we could hear there was their crackadooAll we could hear there was theirShoobee doobee yeahAnd the music they played thereWas not good for a rasta manIt was not good for a Jah man Lucky Dube - Back To My Roots (Lyrics)
The lyrics to by South African reggae legend Lucky Dube reflect his commitment to reggae music and his cultural identity after feeling alienated by other musical styles . The song tells the story of the singer
Cultural identity, heritage, and the unifying power of reggae . Cultural identity, heritage, and the unifying power of
I' m going back to my roots yeah yeahReggae music is all that I need