Burden Of Shame lyrics

UB40

There are murders that we must account for 
Bloody deeds have been done in my name 
Criminal acts we must pay for 
And our children will shoulder the blame 

(Chorus) 

I`m a British subject, not proud of it 
While I carry the burden of shame (Repeat) 


As a nation we`re following blindly 
No-one stops to question why 
Our money`s supporting an army 
And a boy in Soweto dies 


(Chorus) 

I`m a British subject, not proud of it 
While I carry the burden of shame (Repeat) 

Must we go on ignoring forever 
The cries of an African son 
There`s a soldier`s hand on the trigger 
But it`s we who are pointing the gun 


(Chorus) 

I`m a British subject, not proud of it 
While I carry the burden of shame (Repeat)