Sunday, January 23, 2011

Awaken

Maher Zain

We were given so many prizes
We changed the desert into oasis
We built buildings of different lengths and sizes
And we felt so very satisfied

We bought and bought
We couldn't stop buying
We gave charity to the poor 'cause we couldn't stand their crying
We thought we paid our dues
But in fact
To ourselves we're just lying

Oh...I'm walking with my head lowered in shame for my place
I'm walking with my head lowered for my race
Yes it's easy to blame everything on the West
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We were told what to buy and we'd bought
We went to London, Paris and Costa Del Sol
We make sure we were seen in the most exlusive shops
Yes we felt so very satisfied

We felt our money gave us infinite power
We forgot to teach our children about history and honour
We didn't have any time to lose
When we were.. (were)
So busy feeling so satisfied

I'm walking with my head lowered in shame for my place
I'm walking with my head lowered for my race
Yes it's easy to blame everything on the West
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We became the visuals without a soul
Despite the heat
Our homes felt so empty and cold
To fill the emptiness
We bought and bought
Maybe all the fancy cars
And bling will make us feel satisfied

My dear brother and sister
It's time to change inside
Open your eyes

Don't throw away what's right aside
Before the day comes
When there's nowhere to run and hide
Now ask yourself 'cause Allah's watching you

Is He satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?

Is Allah satisfied?

Oh..I'm walking with my head lowered in shame for my place
I'm walking with my head lowered for my race
Yes it's easy to blame everything on the West
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

1 comment:

  1. maria, did you ever find out about the "object not found" issue on wordpress installation?
    what was the fix?
    thanks,
    Randy
    randylives@gmail.com

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