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 I'm a British subject not proud of it While I carry the burden of shame I'm a British subject not proud of it While I carry the burden of shame As a nation we follow in blindness No one stops to question why Our money's supporting an army And a boy in Soweto dies I'm a British subject not proud of it While I carry the burden of shame I'm a British subject not proud of it While I carry the burden of shame Must we go on ignoring forever The cries of an African son There's a soldier's hand on a trigger But it's we who are pointing the gun I'm a British subject not proud of it While I carry the burden of shame I'm a British subject not proud of it While I carry the burden of shame I'm a British subject not proud of it While I carry the burden of shame I'm a British subject not proud of it While I carry the burden of shame