Ub40 - Burden of Shame lyrics

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