There are three artists known under the name of Abdullah.

First, fol… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists known under the name of Abdullah.

First, following in the influences of Black Sabbath and Sisters of Mercy, the Richfield, OH-based Abdullah got together in 1998 through drummer and vocalist Jeff Shirilla. Accompanied by guitarist Al Seibert, the duo brought on their hybrid of doom metal from their own Rage of Achilles Records and released their debut EP "Snake Lore" in 1999.

There is also second artist using this name, who released the single "I Comma Zimba Zio (Here I Stand The Mighty One)/"Why Them, Why Me" on Motown Records in 1968.
How the man Joseph McLean recording under his Muslim name Abdullah came to be signed by Motown isn't made clear in the notes, but this was his only record, 'cause he was dropped after charging into a white Motown employees office, calling him a blue-eyed devil and pushing a letter opener up under his chin.

And third is Ahmed Abdullah, real name - Leroy Bland
Jazz trumpet player, born on May 10, 1947, in Harlem, New York, USA.
Played with the Sun Ra Arkestra between 1975 and 1997.

Leroy Bland began performing at age 13 in his native New York City. By the 1970s he was performing in New York's loft scene, and joined the Sun Ra Arkestra in 1976, working there on and off until 1993, when Sun Ra died. During that time Abdullah participated in more than 25 recordings and traveled extensively with Sun Ra. He has performed with Chico Freeman, Charles Brackeen, Steve Reid, John Hicks and Marion Brown, among others. He led his own "Solomonic Quintet" and recorded for Silkheart and Cadence Jazz.

Journey to the Orange Island
Abdullah Lyrics

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This mystic voyage
Transcending space and time
This journey ends within my mind

All thoughts turn inward
Enter this world sublime
Where I exist within my mind

And the laws of the earth mean nothing to those
Who leave this world far behind
And the words that I speak are my own again
When I leave this all fall behind

This mystic voyage
Transcending space and time
This journey ends within my mind

All thoughts turn inward
Enter this world sublime
Where I exist within my mind

And the laws of the earth mean nothing to those
Who leave this world far behind

And the words that I speak are my own again
When I leave this all fall behind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Abdullah's song Journey to the Orange Island describe the experience of a mystical voyage, one that transcends space and time in order to reach a state of mind where the rules of the earth no longer apply. The singer of the song seems to be describing a state of meditation, where thoughts turn inward and the mind becomes the primary place of existence. The verse "All thoughts turn inward, Enter this world sublime, Where I exist within my mind" suggests that this inward journey is both a physical and metaphysical one, where the self is able to fully connect with the world around it at a deep level.

The song suggests that leaving behind the physical world and entering a state of meditation can help individuals regain their agency and sense of self, even after they return to the world. The verse "And the words that I speak are my own again, When I leave this all fall behind" suggests that this inward journey can help individuals establish a stronger sense of identity outside of societal norms and expectations.

Overall, Journey to the Orange Island is a song that celebrates the power of meditation and mindfulness as a means of achieving a deeper connection with oneself and the world. It suggests that by turning inward, individuals are able to tap into a more profound level of existence that transcends the limitations of physical reality.

Line by Line Meaning

This mystic voyage
This journey is a spiritual and mysterious one

Transcending space and time
It goes beyond the limits of physical and temporal boundaries

This journey ends within my mind
Ultimately, the journey takes place within the singer's own thoughts and perceptions

All thoughts turn inward
The focus is on introspection and self-reflection

Enter this world sublime
This journey leads to a higher, more elevated state of consciousness

Where I exist within my mind
The singer's sense of self is intimately tied to their own thoughts and imagination

And the laws of the earth mean nothing to those
This journey is beyond and unconstrained by the rules and limitations of everyday life

Who leave this world far behind
Those who undertake this journey are leaving behind the earthly realm and its constraints

And the words that I speak are my own again
The artist is free to express their true thoughts and feelings without the influence of external forces

When I leave this all fall behind
By embarking on this journey, the artist is shedding their attachments to the physical world and its constraints

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