In 2010 he released two singles on Innovative Leisure, a subsidiary of Stones Throw Records. His debut album, Will the Guns Come Out, was released on September 27, 2011. The album features eight original songs and three covers.
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Family
Hanni El Khatib Lyrics
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I wanna take my shoes out
It ain't like me to complain
But it just feels like I'm losing
What's up to the people that don't know me
Better be buried in the sand
Climb up to the moonlight
Spit right in the palm of my hand
Cause we are, we are family
We are family
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
This ain't open any question ?
You gotta tell me straight
Before I get it in the air ?
But I don't know how to be it
And I'm gone, and I know
Spy if you want me to know
I told my momma I don't even care
And even though I hate 'em, I love 'em so
'Cause we are, we are family
We are family
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
I woke up in the gravel, with my face against the ground
Had some cuts on my upṗer lip
Swept in by the sound
Of a dog barking like a maniac
He was tied up to a chain
With the moment that I let him lose
Fangs were digging in my veins
'Cause we are, we are family
We are family
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
The song "Family" by Hannie El Khatib explores the desire to escape from one's current situation, while also recognizing the importance of the people in one's life. The opening lyric "I wanna be somebody else today, I wanna take my shoes out" suggest a desire to change one's appearance or persona for one day. The lyrics touch on feeling like you are losing something, which may be a reference to a relationship or a sense of self. The chorus emphasizes the importance of family, and the vow to stick together until death.
The second verse includes the line "Before I get it in the air? But I don't know how to be it," which can be interpreted many ways. It could refer to a project or endeavor that the song's narrator is uncertain about, or it could be expressing a desire for clear communication from someone important in their life. The final verse includes a vivid description of waking up with injuries and fighting a dog, which could be interpreted symbolically as the struggles and challenges one faces in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be somebody else today
Today, I feel the need to change who I am
I wanna take my shoes out
I want to let loose and relax
It ain't like me to complain
Normally, I don't like to express dissatisfaction
But it just feels like I'm losing
Something's not going right, and I feel like I'm failing
What's up to the people that don't know me
Greetings to those who are unfamiliar with my persona
Better be buried in the sand
It's best to avoid attention and stay under the radar
Climb up to the moonlight
I want to reach for the sky and aim high
Spit right in the palm of my hand
I'm willing to take risks and show my courage
'Cause we are, we are family
We share a strong bond as a family
We are family
We stick together no matter what
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
We will always be family until the end of our lives
This ain't open any question?
I need a straight answer without any ambiguity
You gotta tell me straight
Please be honest with me
Before I get it in the air?
Before I misunderstand or make a mistake with what I'm thinking
But I don't know how to be it
I'm not sure how to act or what to do
And I'm gone, and I know
I'm probably leaving soon and may not come back
Spy if you want me to know
Feel free to observe and inform me later
I told my momma I don't even care
I shared my feelings of apathy with my mother
And even though I hate 'em, I love 'em so
Despite disliking them, I still have deep affection for them
'Cause we are, we are family
Our strong bonds as family unit us
We are family
We're there for each other through thick and thin
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
Our family ties are unbreakable and permanent
I woke up in the gravel, with my face against the ground
I found myself in a difficult situation, physically and metaphorically
Had some cuts on my upper lip
I was physically hurt, and it's visible on my face
Swept in by the sound
Being there made me anxious and nervous
Of a dog barking like a maniac
A dog was making a lot of noise, and it wasn't calming
He was tied up to a chain
The dog was confined, unable to move freely
With the moment that I let him loose
I was taking a risk by freeing the dog
Fangs were digging in my veins
The risk resulted in me getting hurt
'Cause we are, we are family
Through difficulties, we remain a tight-knit family
We are family
Our family connection runs deep
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
Our love for our family is eternal
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL QUINE AUERBACH, HANNI EL KHATIB
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I wanna be somebody else today
I wanna take my shoes out
It ain't like me to complain
But it just feels like I'm losing
What's up to the people that don't know me
Better be buried in the sand
Climb up to the moonlight
Spit right in the palm of my hand
'Cause we are
We are family
We are family
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
This ain't open-ended question
You gotta tell me straight
Before I get it in the air ?
But I don't know how to behave
And I'm gone and I know
Spy if you want me to know
I told my mama I don't even care
And even though I hate 'em, I love 'em so
'Cause we are
We are family
We are family
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
I woke up in the gravel
With my face against the ground
Had some cuts on my upṗer lip
Swept in by the sound
Of a dog barking like a maniac
He was tied up to a chain
With the moment that I let him lose
Fangs were digging in my veins
'Cause we are
We are family
We are family
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
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Lyric
I wanna be somebody else today
I wanna take my shoes out
It ain't like me to complain
But it just feels like I'm losing
What's up to the people that don't know me
Better be buried in the sand
Climb up to the moonlight
Spit right in the palm of my hand
'Cause we are
We are family
We are family
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
This ain't open-ended question
You gotta tell me straight
Before I get it in the air ?
But I don't know how to behave
And I'm gone and I know
Spy if you want me to know
I told my mama I don't even care
And even though I hate 'em, I love 'em so
'Cause we are
We are family
We are family
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
I woke up in the gravel
With my face against the ground
Had some cuts on my upṗer lip
Swept in by the sound
Of a dog barking like a maniac
He was tied up to a chain
With the moment that I let him lose
Fangs were digging in my veins
'Cause we are
We are family
We are family
F-A-M-I-L-Y till the day we die
Nicholas Joel De La Rocha Morales
Una de mis canciones favoritas
danceswithgoths
Just discovered this from Zulu. Brilliant song!
Ryan Curley
So happy the day I found out Hanni would be in NHL 14.
Viri Tarró
Drunk-Oswald is so cute
DoncellaDeHierro
Gotham brought me here.
Irma Ferreira
Me too My friend 🤭
Jamie Covers
What are the guitar chords for this song?
single men's club
Deception brought me here ;-) great song
Brian MacElwee
Deception brought me here!