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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Low
Hanni El Khatib Lyrics
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You walk with your head low
You were hiding on the brick sand buildings
When you left your?
You wander round the streets with no clue
There’s no hope you don’t know what to do
And you pray when the Sun goes down
You’re hoping in through
Here we go we get low
Here we go we get low
Here we go we get low
Here we go we get low
You almost got a new street
When you were quick on your feet
You were lying in the sand all day
With nowhere to be
You get sick as the days go by
And if you knew how to you would cry
But I know that you won’t give up
Till you see a smile
Here we go we get low
Here we go we get low
Here we go we get low
Here we go we get low
Why won’t somebody take me home
Don’t wanna disappear and turn to a ghost
Getting scared every minute I get lost
But I hope you hold me for long
Here we go we get low
Here we go we get low
Here we go we get low
Here we go we get low
The lyrics in Hanni El Khatib's song "Low" seem to be about someone who is down on their luck and lost in life. The first verse describes the person walking with their head low and wandering the streets with no clue or hope about what to do next. The reference to praying when the sun goes down suggests a feeling of desperation and seeking guidance from a higher power.
The chorus provides perhaps the most straightforward interpretation of the theme, repeating the phrase "Here we go we get low." This could be seen as a mantra or acknowledgement that life is hard and difficult times will come, but they will persevere even in their darkest moments.
The second verse describes the person almost getting a new start on the street, but still feeling overwhelmed and sick as the days go by. The reference to wanting to cry but not knowing how suggests a deep sense of emotional turmoil that they are struggling to process.
The final lines of the song suggest a longing for connection and an end to the loneliness and isolation described earlier in the lyrics. The phrase "Don’t wanna disappear and turn to a ghost" paints a picture of someone who feels like they are fading away without anyone to see, hear, or care about them.
Overall, the song seems to be about someone who is lost and struggling in life but determined to keep going despite the challenges they face. The repetition of the chorus and the simple yet powerful musical arrangement underline this message of resilience and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
On the side of the road
You are stranded on the edge of the street
You walk with your head low
You are feeling down and defeated as you walk
You were hiding on the brick sand buildings
You sought refuge in the sand-covered buildings
When you left your?
The context behind why you left is unknown
You wander round the streets with no clue
You are lost and directionless as you roam the streets
There’s no hope you don’t know what to do
You are running out of options and feel hopeless
And you pray when the Sun goes down
You resort to prayer as a source of comfort
You’re hoping in through
You are hoping for a positive change
Here we go we get low
Life is taking a downward turn
You almost got a new street
You were on the verge of a fresh start
When you were quick on your feet
You were agile and fast-paced in your actions
You were lying in the sand all day
You were idle and unproductive for an entire day
With nowhere to be
You lacked direction and purpose
You get sick as the days go by
You are growing weary with the passage of time
And if you knew how to you would cry
You are suppressing your emotions and want to express your sadness
But I know that you won’t give up
You are determined to persevere through your struggles
Till you see a smile
You will not stop until you experience joy
Why won’t somebody take me home
You are longing for a sense of belonging and security
Don’t wanna disappear and turn to a ghost
You fear being forgotten and left behind
Getting scared every minute I get lost
You become increasingly frightened and anxious when you feel lost
But I hope you hold me for long
You seek comfort and reassurance from someone else
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Like it so much!! And ps. very good quality!