More Beautiful Than Silence
K.NAAN Lyrics

Turn the light off
Sometimes we need to turn off distractions and focus on our inner light

There's a light on in your heart
We all have an inner light that guides us

So let it be your guidance, guidance
We should trust our inner guide and follow our own path

Open your mouth if what you'd say
We should speak up when we have something important to say

Could be more beautiful than silence, silence
Silence can be powerful, but sometimes speaking up is even more beautiful

OK, ain't it funny how the talkers always talking?
People who talk a lot often don't have much to say

Never firing, but always say they cocking
People often talk a big game, but don't follow through with action

And they're cocky until they in the parking lots
People often act confident until they are faced with a real challenge

Suddenly they got Parkinson, they can hardly talk.
When faced with a challenge, people often become quiet or lose their ability to speak

No karate buddy, no Pilates buddy
Being physically fit doesn't always prepare us for life's challenges

It's a new game, no Atari buddy!
Life is constantly changing and we need to learn new skills to keep up

Body chalk, well I'm used to bodies chopped
K'naan has experienced violence and death in his life

I've seen shit to give new meaning to the body shop
The violence K'naan has experienced has given him a new perspective on life and death

Look, I know you think I'm so righteous,
People may view K'naan as a moral or righteous person

But mother fucker, I'm also into rifles
Despite his morals, K'naan is also interested in weaponry and violence

They try to tell these niggas I'm a baby in these diapers
People underestimate K'naan's strength and experience

I'm on my own shit, like this
K'naan is doing his own thing and following his own path

I don't disseminate, I got my name in services
K'naan doesn't discriminate and is respected in his community

I don't discriminate, I got friends who are snipers
K'naan has friends with dangerous skills, but still accepts them for who they are

But some of them ended up being lifeless
Despite their skills, some of K'naan's friends have been killed

Cause they kept silent, survivors.
When faced with danger, remaining silent can be deadly

I'm the quiet type, breathe and steady
Like the previous line, K'naan emphasizes the importance of quiet strength and resilience

Never small talk speak when necessary
K'naan doesn't waste words, but speaks up when it's important

In the streets, I see niggas chopped with machetes
K'naan lives in a violent area and witnesses brutality

My Jamaican girl say "talk to me baby!"
Despite the violence, K'naan finds comfort and love from someone close to him

What's on your mind? can't say cemetery
K'naan can't always express his true thoughts and feelings due to the danger of his surroundings

Death do us part, memories, I marry
K'naan has lost loved ones to violence and death, but keeps their memories alive

Got a library with no lies buried
K'naan has a collection of memories and experiences that he doesn't hide or sugarcoat

And all the books look like they're made of strawberries.
Despite the trauma and violence, K'naan finds beauty and sweetness in life

It ain't easy being me
K'naan's life experiences have been difficult and challenging

Cause my own fans can't relate to my streets
K'naan's music and fame don't always reflect the struggles of his everyday life

And my streets can't relate to dough in the yeast
Conversely, K'naan's daily struggles may not relate to the wealth and success of others

But I'm beast, so I make bread on release.
Despite the challenges, K'naan is a survivor and finds success through his music

I'm releasing my demons
Through his music, K'naan is able to express and release his inner demons

Give the beat it's life like I gave a fetus semen
K'naan sees his music as a creative and life-giving process

Feel the kick in your belly, that's freedom breathing
K'naan's music and creativity give him a sense of freedom and release

And don't say nothing, cause now we're dreaming!
When we're creative, we're able to fully let go and experience pure freedom and expression