How Can I
Nabil and Karim Lyrics


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I want this to be ya favorite song
Wanna tell you that I love you, don’t know how to say it, scared that imma say it wrong
When I fell back, I was tryna find myself, so I hope that you don’t take it wrong
Promise imma make it up to you one day, best restaurant get filet mignon
Realized that i could go at any second,
That’s the reason why I made this song
This is for the kids dreaming big don’t ever let anyone try to say you can’t
And it’s be gonna tough, keep going, you got the world in the palm of your hands
Just cause the block gettin hot, you could still survive, that don’t mean you gotta walk wit a fan
Just keep saying to yourself “I Can”
I Can
I Can
Turn my dreams into a reality
I Can
I Can
Do what I want cause I know who I am
I can
I can
Start a empire take over the game
I can
I can
Shine like the sun even when it might rain
After every rainfall, it gets sunny
This lifestyle ain’t all about the money
Some people fake, but act sweet like honey
You won’t fool me do you think I’m a dummy
I been knew how to move since I was in the womb
Since I was in my mommas tummy
And life is beautiful but we all know sometimes it could ugly
Chasin shawdy round the world, tryna tell her that she beautiful, all she wanna do is run from me
And my dads family wanna run from they problems, I wish mine would run from me
But I love em all, grandma, grandpa, cousins, can’t forget my uncles and aunties
When they say family is everything that’s the truth don’t believe it better get away from me
I want this to be ya favorite song
Wanna tell you that I love you, don’t know how to say it, scared that imma say it wrong
When I fell back, I was tryna find myself, so I hope that you don’t take it wrong
Promise imma make it up to you one day, best restaurant get filet mignon
Realized that i could go at any second,
That’s the reason why I made this song
This is for the kids dreaming big don’t ever let anyone try to say you can’t
And it’s be gonna tough, keep going, you got the world in the palm of your hands
Just cause the block gettin hot, you could still survive, that don’t mean you gotta walk wit a fan
Just keep saying to yourself “I Can”
I Can
I Can
Turn my dreams into a reality
I Can
I Can
Do what I want cause I know who I am
I can
I can
Start a empire take over the game
I can
I can
Shine like the sun even when it might rain
So tell me what to do when my friend just died and I gotta go to school in the morning
Used to laugh wit him on the bus, now I see his face when we pass by his stop every morning
I went through it all sadness, madness, tragic, many different stages of mourning
And it’s still days when I wanna give up, but it’s his voice that a tell me keep going
I swear life is so crazy, hit you so fast, make you do the dash no slowing
You think you know it all, wait till you been what I been through, maybe you ain’t dat all knowin




Head huncho when I offset with a thousand rhymes and I’m ready for takeoff that’s TO but no Terrell Owens
I was taught to get it weather any storm wether raining, hailing, sleeting or snowing

Overall Meaning

The song "How Can I" by Nabil and Karim is an emotional tribute to love and the struggles of life. In the first verse, Karim expresses his love for someone special but admits that he is afraid of not expressing it well enough. He promises to make it up to them in the future. He then acknowledges that life is short and precious, which is why he made this song. He encourages young listeners to chase their dreams and believe in themselves, even when facing obstacles. In the second verse, Karim reflects on the pain of losing a friend and facing grief while still having to go to school. He reveals that his friend's memory motivates him to keep going, even on the toughest days. The chorus repeats the message of self-belief and determination, urging listeners to turn their dreams into reality.


The lyrics of "How Can I" touch on universal themes of love, loss, and perseverance. While the song addresses serious topics, it also has an uplifting tone that encourages listeners to keep pushing through difficult times. The track has a catchy beat and melodic chorus that make it a memorable anthem for anyone facing challenges. Karim's skillful rap verses showcase his storytelling abilities and emotional depth. The song's production reflects a blend of pop, hip hop, and R&B elements, making it appealing to a wide range of music lovers.


Line by Line Meaning

I want this to be ya favorite song
I hope this song becomes your favorite


Wanna tell you that I love you, don’t know how to say it, scared that imma say it wrong
I want to express my love but I don't know how to do it right and I'm afraid of messing it up


When I fell back, I was tryna find myself, so I hope that you don’t take it wrong
I retreated because I needed to figure out who I am, I hope you don't take it personally


Promise imma make it up to you one day, best restaurant get filet mignon
I promise to make it up to you by taking you to the best restaurant


Realized that i could go at any second, That’s the reason why I made this song
I've come to the realization that life can end abruptly and that's why I created this song


This is for the kids dreaming big don’t ever let anyone try to say you can’t
This is a message for young people to always dream big and never let anyone discourage them


And it’s be gonna tough, keep going, you got the world in the palm of your hands
It's going to be difficult but keep pushing and know that you have the potential to achieve greatness


Just cause the block gettin hot, you could still survive, that don’t mean you gotta walk wit a fan
Just because things are heating up, it doesn't mean you have to act cool, be yourself and persevere


Just keep saying to yourself “I Can”
Keep reminding yourself that you can do it


Turn my dreams into a reality
I will make my dreams come true


Do what I want cause I know who I am
I can do whatever I want because I know my true self


Start a empire take over the game
I will establish an empire and become successful


Shine like the sun even when it might rain
I will continue to shine even in difficult times


After every rainfall, it gets sunny
After every hardship, things will eventually get better


This lifestyle ain’t all about the money
There's more to life than just money


Some people fake, but act sweet like honey
Some people pretend to be nice but they're fake


You won’t fool me do you think I’m a dummy
I'm not foolish enough to be deceived by you


I been knew how to move since I was in the womb
I've known how to navigate life since before I was born


Since I was in my mommas tummy
Ever since I was in my mother's womb


And life is beautiful but we all know sometimes it could ugly
Life can be wonderful but it can also be harsh


Chasin shawdy round the world, tryna tell her that she beautiful, all she wanna do is run from me
I'm trying to pursue a girl and make her feel beautiful, but she's running away


And my dads family wanna run from they problems, I wish mine would run from me
My father's family avoids their problems, I wish they would avoid me as well


But I love em all, grandma, grandpa, cousins, can’t forget my uncles and aunties
Despite everything, I still love all my family members, including grandparents, cousins, uncles, and aunties


When they say family is everything that’s the truth don’t believe it better get away from me
Family is important but if you don't believe it, you're better off staying away from me


So tell me what to do when my friend just died and I gotta go to school in the morning
What should I do when my friend passed away and I still have to go to school the next day


Used to laugh wit him on the bus, now I see his face when we pass by his stop every morning
My friend and I used to have fun on the bus, now I see the bus stop where he used to get off and remember him


I went through it all sadness, madness, tragic, many different stages of mourning
I went through a lot of emotions after my friend's death, including sadness, anger, and different stages of grief


And it’s still days when I wanna give up, but it’s his voice that a tell me keep going
Sometimes I feel like giving up, but I remember my friend's voice telling me to keep going


I swear life is so crazy, hit you so fast, make you do the dash no slowing
Life is unpredictable and can hit you hard, forcing you to act quickly


You think you know it all, wait till you been what I been through, maybe you ain’t dat all knowin
You may think you know everything, but you have to experience what I've been through to truly understand


Head huncho when I offset with a thousand rhymes and I’m ready for takeoff that’s TO but no Terrell Owens
I'm the leader when it comes to rapping and I'm ready for takeoff, like TO (not the football player)


I was taught to get it weather any storm wether raining, hailing, sleeting or snowing
I've learned to persevere through any type of challenge, including rain, hail, sleet, and snow




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Anwar Karim

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nurekenel

Yea . this is what she said .
She said freedom is the most
brillant word that exists in the whole world
So why am i not free to exist in this community?
I’ve got dreams of liberty
But when i open my eyes all i see is tyranny 
And i swear by the red in my veins
That there is no love I can only see pain
i can only see the blood that are dripped like rain
Only see the villains that are killing with no shame
And they are filling up the cemetery with all of my friends
Not willing to stop and they go again and again
They’re coming real fast and they are coming to attack
I’ll sit right here just breathe and relax
Think fast and they’ll make me smile
Gotta close my eyes pray for a while
She said reunion is life separation is death
That's what i've got to say to my last breath
Go ahead take me take me home but dont take my family take me alone
Alright go ahead take us take us all
i'm gonna kiss the rope and I’m gonna raise the call
And i’m ready to go so please set me free please break these chains Lord when will it be
Just take my soul away
Can you free me from these chains
God where have you gone
Let me share with you my pain



All comments from YouTube:

@JudiKaakarli

Every time I listen to this song, I cry. I am a Syrian Muslim and I am so sorry about what is happening in Iran to the Baha'i people. What they are doing is not Islam and I am ashamed of anyone who claims that God wants us to hurt others and restrict their freedom. Salam y'all <3

@UDRF

❤️

@corneliaschenk2823

Im an atheist but this song makes me cry.

@TheMesh50

When I was a kid I met mona's mom. I am so blessed

@mundabi

If these two and Eminem made a song about unity or the faith together they would be unstoppable

@meralrabie208

the fact that I only hear this song now is sad but this is my favourite song from now on ! you can really understand how mona felt.i will share this song with all my friends from the bahai community ❤️

@shebzi

Omg. This song is beautiful. Makes me wanna cry every time. You really captured Mona's spiritual beauty. I'm 16 and I could never imagine enduring what she did.

@sherlockholmes8955

You guys both have amazing talents and from the green lake meeting I've gone to its always great hearing you guys nest of luck

@Jace1511

Just came across you guys! I've been missing out!! love your music, amazing talent indeed!

@biggerdaddy2

This story must be told to the world, thank you! Allah'u'abha !

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