White Flag
National Orchestra for Arabic Music Lyrics


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Look, yo, no castaway, no survivor
I ain't lost and this ain't shipwrecked
I feel small in this big wide world
A mummy ain't said 'Honey, I shrunk the kids' yet
I ain't Jesus but I'm walkin' on water
There's no bombs here, there's no walkers
I can break out of jail with a lighter
So is there any point in making laws, blud
This ain't Atlantis, are you sure
I nearly suffocated when I touched the shore
No rain, condoms it poured and up the road
You'll never guess who I saw

Uh, uh, uh, it's K-A
Look, skip on the beat like Ali in the gym
Honey I'm home this is where I wanna live
Just found it like Nemo on the d-low
I don't know if it's greener, but it's green though
On the other side of the fence, bind to the ends
No fence, no stress, no rent, no superficial shit, this real flow
Where the women look hot, but the beach cold
And the speech goes like, hi little lady
Sex on the beach, wanna try for a baby
Word in the village, I'm a little bit crazy
Swag up on a hundred degrees, no eighty
Look, if heaven had a V-I-P, uh, this is it, white sand, blue sea
But I don't know who they are and I'm damn sure they don't know me
But I come in peace

Cool, white flag, white flag
No war
No guns
No Corps
Just life
Just love
No hype
Just fun
No ties

Just me and my mind
Just me and my wife
But tell me if I'm dreamin'
'Cause I don't wanna wake up 'til the evenin'
And I don't wanna be left sleepin'
From all the diseases that I breathe in
Look, respect the island, no stealin'
And don't bring religion here, no three kings
It's great and we ain't leavin'
We come on in peace, sing




White flag?
White flag

Overall Meaning

The National Orchestra for Arabic Music's song "White Flag" touches upon the idea of finding peace and tranquility in a chaotic world. The lyrics talk about being lost in a vast world, feeling small and insignificant at times, but also finding solace in the beauty of nature. The opening lines "no castaway, no survivor" indicate that the singer does not see themselves as somebody who has been thrown into a difficult situation or as someone who has survived a catastrophic event. Instead, the lyrics suggest that the singer is searching for something deeper, a sense of belonging and purpose in the world.


The lyrics also touch upon the idea that laws and regulations do not always bring about peace and that sometimes all it takes is one small act of kindness to make a difference. The line "I can break out of jail with a lighter, so is there any point in making laws, blud" implies that rules and regulations do not always prevent people from doing what they want or need to do. It is interesting to note that the song emphasizes the importance of respect for the island and its people, and that there should be no stealing or forced religious beliefs. This again highlights the idea of finding peace and contentment through mutual respect and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

Look, yo, no castaway, no survivor
I am not stranded and I haven't faced any survival hazards, in fact, I am here intentionally.


I ain't lost and this ain't shipwrecked
I am not lost and I didn't end up here due to a shipwreck, I am here by choice.


I feel small in this big wide world
Despite being here intentionally, I still feel insignificant in this vast world.


A mummy ain't said 'Honey, I shrunk the kids' yet
I am not actually tiny, it's just a metaphorical way of expressing how I feel small.


I ain't Jesus but I'm walkin' on water
Just like Jesus walked on water, I am doing things that may seem impossible to some.


There's no bombs here, there's no walkers
There are no bombs or zombies here, it is a peaceful place.


I can break out of jail with a lighter
I possess skills that can help me escape even the most difficult situations with almost no resources.


So is there any point in making laws, blud
If I can escape jail with just a lighter, do laws even matter?


This ain't Atlantis, are you sure
This place is not a mythological lost city like Atlantis, right?


I nearly suffocated when I touched the shore
I was surprised and overwhelmed when I first arrived here.


No rain, condoms it poured and up the road
It started raining condoms unexpectedly and continued up the road.


You'll never guess who I saw
I saw someone unexpected and wouldn't have guessed who it was.


Uh, uh, uh, it's K-A
This is the artist's way of introducing himself.


Look, skip on the beat like Ali in the gym
I am rhythmically skipping on the beat like Muhammad Ali did when he trained in the gym.


Honey I'm home this is where I wanna live
I have found a place where I feel at home and want to live.


Just found it like Nemo on the d-low
I discovered this place in a secretive way, just like how Nemo was discovered in the movie 'Finding Nemo'.


I don't know if it's greener, but it's green though
I am not sure if this place is actually greener than other places, but it's definitely green enough.


On the other side of the fence, bind to the ends
If I was on the other side of the fence I would be bound to the limitations, but here, I am free.


No fence, no stress, no rent, no superficial shit, this real flow
There is no physical or emotional boundaries, no rent to be paid and no superficial issues to deal with, it is a pure and authentic existence.


Where the women look hot, but the beach cold
Although the women here are attractive, the beach water is very cold.


And the speech goes like, hi little lady
People here greet each other informally saying 'hi little lady'.


Sex on the beach, wanna try for a baby
People are carefree and open-minded, and some even joke about trying to conceive on the beach.


Word in the village, I'm a little bit crazy
The people who live here say that I am a bit eccentric.


Swag up on a hundred degrees, no eighty
I am rocking an impressive 'swag level' that is way above average (at 100%) and not even at 80%.


Look, if heaven had a V-I-P, uh, this is it, white sand, blue sea
If there was an exclusive VIP section in heaven, then this place with its pristine white sandy beaches and blue sea would be it.


But I don't know who they are and I'm damn sure they don't know me
Despite being in such a great place, I don't know anyone here and they don't know me either.


But I come in peace
I am not here to cause any harm, I come in peace.


Cool, white flag, white flag
The singer is calling for a truce or cease-fire by waving the 'white flag'.


No war
There is no war or conflict here.


No guns
There are no guns or weapons here.


No Corps
There is no inauthentic or 'fake' behavior or representation here.


Just life
People are simply living their lives.


Just love
People here are spreading love and positivity.


No hype
There is no exaggerated or overhyped behavior or events here.


Just fun
People are having genuine and authentic fun.


No ties
People are not bound by any social or political obligations or ties.


Just me and my mind
The singer is enjoying his own peace of mind.


Just me and my wife
The singer is enjoying his peaceful existence with his wife.


But tell me if I'm dreamin'
The singer is questioning if this life is too good to be true and if he is dreaming.


'Cause I don't wanna wake up 'til the evenin'
The singer is enjoying his peaceful existence so much that he doesn't want to wake up in the morning.


And I don't wanna be left sleepin'
The singer fears losing this peaceful existence and doesn't want to be left 'sleeping' forever.


From all the diseases that I breathe in
The singer is concerned about contracting diseases from this new place.


Look, respect the island, no stealin'
The singer is warning people to respect the island and its inhabitants and not steal anything.


And don't bring religion here, no three kings
The singer is asking people not to bring their religious beliefs here and to respect the local culture.


It's great and we ain't leavin'
The singer is expressing their happiness and contentment with the place and not wanting to leave.


We come on in peace, sing
The artist is reminding people that they come in peace and to sing along with the song.


White flag?
The artist, once again, calls for a truce or a symbol of peace by asking 'White flag?'




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT

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1:01 ~ begins the good part for me.

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