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
Be Thankful
Omar Lyrics
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Gangster whitewalls tv antenna in the back
You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you've got
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
TV antenna in the back
You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you've got
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
With a gangster lean ooh ooh ooh
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Gangster whitewalls tv antenna in the back
You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you've got
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
With a gangster lean
With a gangster lean
With a gangster lean
The lyrics of Omar's song 'Be Thankful' reflect a message of gratitude and appreciation for what one has, no matter how much or how little. The first verse speaks about driving a Cadillac with 'gangster whitewalls' and a 'TV antenna in the back', portraying a luxurious lifestyle that not everyone may have. However, the message is that even if one does not have a car at all, they can still stand tall and be grateful for what they do have. The chorus repeats the message of being thankful, and the second verse emphasizes the same message through the mention of 'diamonds in the back' and a 'sunroof top', again portraying a luxurious lifestyle. The repetition of the line 'with a gangster lean' emphasizes the confidence and pride that one can have in themselves, regardless of their material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Even if you don't have luxurious items such as a big car
Gangster whitewalls tv antenna in the back
With fancy accouterments to make it seem impressive
You may not have a car at all
Even if you're not fortunate enough to have a car
But just remember brothers and sisters
Everyone is in this together
You can still stand tall
You still have value and worth as a person
Just be thankful for what you've got
Gratitude for what one has is important
Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, digging the scene
Lavish cars with all the bells and whistles are nice
With a gangster lean gangster whitewalls
Where a car's appearance can exude confidence and toughness
TV antenna in the back
But ultimately, a car's features do not define a person
With a gangster lean ooh ooh ooh
One can still feel cool and confident without luxury items
With a gangster lean
Again, a person's confidence and sense of self are not tied to material possessions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William DeVaughan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kitty2pat
I'm so hooked on this version of this song, and I've lived through all of the version but this really close to my heart. Omar hooked me with his vocals on the "in the back, standing tall" and this one has my kindred spirit.
@muvawisdam1384
Still a tune in 2021 🔥
@justusnimely6984
THANK YOU BRO. TOVIN for THE HOOK UP @ THE GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER on DECEMBER 13, 2019 A.P. FRIDAY...APDTA-FOREVER.
@DeeDeeDEEDEERAYFORD
Digging in the Scene w/ A Gangsta Lean ✊🏾👊🏾💄😘💋🔥
@DeLiciousGroooves_radio
New funckyman on the block,cool. I know you been on the sen for a minute but it's good someone know come along and do it real and funcky.i see the comments some people are not off the Plantation. Stay funcky
@Zack-pb9nk
Heard this on Jazz Fm the other day!
@hortontrev
This Joint is really "TIGHT WORK"
@KFordVideos
Talk about crazy, was just singing this (the original). Haven't heard too many takes on it, actually this might be the first cover I've come across. And it's five stars all around, no doubt.
@musicinmyboneschild5987
How can I forget this one.
@johnallen6991
Steppers Jam!