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.
Lotus Eaters
Abdullah Lyrics
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And we walk in the distant shadows to the end of time
We are one with the moonlit ocean, it ignores our sins
Baptized in its healing waters, the new world now begins
It says, hold on, hold on now to the things that seem unreal
Don't let go of the love you feel
Yeah, I watched the sun die today
And I know the earth becomes mine today, yeah
And the moon still shines from so far away
The love that keeps me here will never disappear
I won't fade away
And the earth and sea are mine
The sun may never shine
I won't fade away
The sun sets for the final time, the night feels fine
And we walk in the distant shadows to the end of time
We are one with the moonlit ocean, it ignores our sins
Baptized in its healing waters, the new world now begins
It says, hold on, hold on now to the things that seem unreal
Don't let go of the love you feel
Yeah, I watched the sun die today
I sat alone as the light slipped away
And I know the earth becomes mine today, yeah
And the moon still shines from so far away
The love that keeps me here will never disappear
I won't fade away
The earth and sea are mine
The sun may never shine
I won't fade away
Hope will live on, within this love song
I know it's not real, yeah
The earth will still spin and time cannot end
I know it's not real
Hope will live on, within this love song
I know it's not real, yeah
The earth will still spin and time cannot end
I know it's not real
The song "Lotus Eaters" by Abdullah is a beautifully crafted and insightful piece. The lyrics are about the acceptance of the inevitable end of time and focusing on the present moment of love and hope. The chorus emphasizes the importance of holding onto the things that seem unreal and following one's heart. The first verse sets the mood for the song as the sun sets for the final time and the night feels fine. The second verse talks about watching the sun die and how the earth becomes ours. The third verse repeats the first verse's theme, and it ends with the idea that hope will live on within a love song.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of acceptance of what is to come, and that one should cherish the moments of love and hope. The song's mood is peaceful and calm, with the instrumentation of acoustic guitars, and gentle percussion lines that make the song feel even more relaxing. All in all, the song's meaning resonates with the idea that life is something that should be treasured and that the present moment should be enjoyed.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun sets for the final time, the night feels fine
The day comes to an end and night begins, and it feels alright
And we walk in the distant shadows to the end of time
We walk in the shadows away from the light towards the end of time
We are one with the moonlit ocean, it ignores our sins
We feel connected to the ocean as it does not judge us for our mistakes
Baptized in its healing waters, the new world now begins
We experience a rebirth in the healing waters of the ocean and a new beginning is upon us
It says, hold on, hold on now to the things that seem unreal
Something tells us to hold onto the things that we believe to be impossible
Don't let go of the love you feel
We should not lose the love that we feel
Yeah, I watched the sun die today
I witnessed the sun setting and the day coming to an end
I sat alone as the light slipped away
I was alone as the light gradually faded
And I know the earth becomes mine today, yeah
And I understand that the world has become my oyster
And the moon still shines from so far away
Despite the distance, the moon’s light still shines bright
The love that keeps me here will never disappear
The love that I have is strong enough to never fade away
I won't fade away
I will not disappear or lose my identity
And the earth and sea are mine
I have claimed the earth and sea as mine own
The sun may never shine
It is possible that the sun may never shine on me
Hope will live on, within this love song
There is still hope that is alive within this song of love
I know it's not real, yeah
I am aware that this hope may not be a reality
The earth will still spin and time cannot end
Regardless of what happens, the earth will continue to spin and time will always move forward
I know it's not real
I am aware that this hope may not become a reality
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"The love that keeps me here will never disappear,i wont fade away"
Adelina Ribeiro
What kings of doom is that? Also a good rock band