The Load Shedding Song

You’re cooking and the lights go out. You’re about to dry your hair and darkness. 

Load shedding is without a doubt one of the most frustrating problems in SA. It’s hard to see the lighter side when you’re parking in the dark…in winter. 

Cue CherryKab. This South African band had a serious lightbulb moment it parodied its hit single “We Got The Power” and changed the title to “No Power.” 

Darren and Natarah spoke to Vryheid boy and lead singer of the band Kelvin Alston, who told them how the idea came about. 

If you missed No Power on East Coast Breakfast this morning, listen to it here:

Here are the lyrics too. We can all sing together, while we’re waiting for the lights to come back on. LOL!

We've been sitting in the dark 
It’s our new way of living 
With load shedding everyday 
Makes you want to scream 
Causing havoc in the traffic 
Is a daily existence 
A cup of coffee has become 
A real luxury

We got no power 
We got no power 
Bring your candles and your lighters 
We’ll cook on the fire

Our streets are lit up with the stars 
Our power’s restricted 
Turn off your geyser 
It’s a crime to get yourself clean 
You pay your bills you pay your taxes 
No one can resist it 
To watch my TV has become 
My daily dream

We got no power 
We got no power 
Bring your candles and your lighters 
We’ll cook on the fire

I can’t do anything 
Got no electricity 
I can’t do anything 
Got no electricity

We got no power 
We got no power 
Bring your candles and your lighters 
We’ll cook on the fire