1. Omar is a UK so… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six acts by the name of Omar:
1. Omar is a UK soul artist of Chinese, African and Indo-Jamaican descent. Born Omar Lye-Fook (1969) in Canterbury England, Omar has been making albums since the early 1990s and his work is often compared to Stevie Wonder’s work of the 1970s. After the lukewarm US sales for the LP “For Pleasure,” subsequent Omar releases were only available as pricey imports. Now Omar releases his own recordings, tours the UK often, occasionally making brief tours in the US. He is often highly regarded by his US contemporaries such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Common, and Stevie Wonder.
There’s Nothing Like This (1990)
Music (1992)
For Pleasure (1994)
This is Not a Love Song (1997)
Best By Far (2000)
Sing, (If You Want It) (2006)
The Man (2013)
http://www.omarmusic.net
2. Omar Akram is the son of a United Nations diplomat, Omar Akram spent many of his early years traveling the world, soaking up the musical traditions of such exotic locales as Afghanistan, Cuba, France, and the Czech Republic.
By the age of 14, he was considered a piano prodigy. In his late teens, he discovered the boundary-pushing sounds of Jean Michel Jarre (France), Kitaro (Japan), and Vangelis (Greece), and began to absorb their independent musical influences. At the same time, Omar Akram remained intrigued by such classical composers as Bach and Mozart, and used much of their thematic coherence, comprehensible structure, and clear rhythmic control to craft his own original compositions.
3. Omar is a two-piece punk band rooted in Philadelphia, PA. They released a CD titled "I'm Not Mad, I'm Just Mad That You're Mad" in April 2010.
http://omar.bandcamp.com
4. Omar is an Italian singer.
5. Omar is an Uruguayan duo of DJs and producers formed by Ignacio Benedetti & Pablo Bonilla.
6. Omar was a British punk band.
http://www.myspace.com/omarband
Sing
OMAR Lyrics
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Put down the work put down the books, yes it´ok
Paint a picture in your mind maybe you will find some solitude
I know I can find it anda baby it´s with you
(Chorus)
Sing if you want it, sing if you need it
You won´t regret it, when you can feel it
From eat to west coast, thet´s the way my love grows
When things ain´t working out too good, put yourself in a dream
Where anything is possible, oh yes we agree! Yeah
Anywhere you want to go your inner-self will know
And you should listen too yeah
I know we can make it and baby we´ll pull through yeah
Chorus
Just trust me and hold on
I promise won´t let go
It can always be this way
Trust and believe the things I say
Chorus
The lyrics of Omar's song "Sing" convey a message of escape and finding solace in one's self or with a loved one. The opening lines suggest a need for a break from the chaos of life, which could be work or the demands of daily routine. The need to clear one's mind, which could be painting or meditation, is highlighted as a possible way to find solace. The singer acknowledges that he or she has found comfort with a particular person, represented by the line "I know I can find it, and baby it's with you." This line suggests that despite the stresses of life, the singer has found refuge in the arms of a loved one.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of singing as a way to find joy, healing and escape from the stresses of life. The lines "sing if you want it, sing if you need it, you won´t regret it, when you can feel it" suggest that singing is essential to finding happiness and relief. The description of seeing stars shine and rainbows from east to west coast highlights the beauty that the singer perceives when he or she sings. The last line, "that´s the way my love grows," suggests that sharing the experience of singing brings people closer together.
In the second verse, the lyrics echo the sentiments of the first verse, but with an emphasis on creative visualization. The singer encourages the listener to put themselves in a dream and believe that anything is possible. The line "anywhere you want to go, your inner-self will know," is an invitation for self-exploration and discovery. The singer promises that together, they can make it and pull through, suggesting that having someone to share this journey with makes the experience less overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
When things get right on top of you, its time to get away
When life becomes overwhelming, it is important to take a break and get some space.
Put down the work put down the books, yes it´ok
Take a break from your work and other responsibilities. It's okay to do so.
Paint a picture in your mind maybe you will find some solitude
Imagine a peaceful scene in your mind to find inner peace and quietness.
I know I can find it anda baby it´s with you
The singer knows he can find peace and love with his partner.
Sing if you want it, sing if you need it
Express yourself through singing if you feel the need to do so.
You won´t regret it, when you can feel it
By expressing yourself through singing, you will feel a sense of relief and happiness.
I can see stars shine, I can see rainbows
Through the power of singing, the singer can see beauty and wonder in the world.
From eat to west coast, that´s the way my love grows
The singer's love for his partner grows and expands across the entire country.
When things ain´t working out too good, put yourself in a dream
When things are not going well, escape into your imagination by dreaming.
Where anything is possible, oh yes we agree! Yeah
In your dreams, you can create a world where anything is possible.
Anywhere you want to go your inner-self will know
Your subconscious knows where you want to go, so trust your intuition.
And you should listen too yeah
You should listen to your inner voice and follow your heart.
I know we can make it and baby we´ll pull through yeah
The singer believes that he and his partner can overcome any challenge together.
Just trust me and hold on
Trust the singer and hold on to hope.
I promise won´t let go
The singer promises to stand by his partner and not let go.
It can always be this way
They can always have a strong and loving relationship.
Trust and believe the things I say
The singer wants his partner to trust him and believe in him.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stephen Young
Omar, an Original. Your ear will recognize this distinct voice.
Rakes & Ladders
Thanks for the upload - this is a great album and Omar is one of Britain's many underrated gems 👌🏽
jay b
never knowingly under-rated, just underplayed by the mainstream radio ;)
Michael Lewis
Underrated is a under statement for this artist. Dude is amazing.
Obryan76
maybe because his artist name is just omar (difficult to find him by searching omar on the web)
timothybraggs1
Someone needs to book him in the states frequently definitely the bomb with sounds and lyrics!!!
T Rosemore
Seen him twice. Once in New Orleans and once in L.A.
Take Me Back: Pirate Radio Archives
He's a national treasure and an inspiration!!! This is a timeless album. Food for the soul. Bless!!
Tumelo Moniwa
The first 2 tracks are BANGERS!! I had reload from the start ahaha. Can’t believe I’ve only just found these gems! I’ve listened to your music for years but only a couple that are dear to me! You are an Incredible versatile artist
TinyMaths
I remember when I was sat in a car with my two cousins and their dad (I'm on their mother's side of the family). We had been listening to music as he was driving us to the West End (London) where he was dropping us off. He was always introducing us to new music, but without pushing it on us, just playing it in his car whenever we traveled with him. Well, all of sudden 'Stop Messing Around' played on his car system. We went totally crazy. The music was just electric. And that was our introduction to Omar. I was twenty at the time. Shortly after that I bought the album. And then anytime I knew of a new album I went straight out to buy it. Omar has NEVER disappointed. He just has this unique recipe which seems to always work. It's now 28 years after I first heard Omar, and still loving the music. He's one of those artists that has me loving practically all of the tracks on all of the albums I have.