Burden Of Shame Lyrics by UB40
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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)
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)