Outlandish is a Danish hip-hop group with an international touch. Formed in… Read Full Bio ↴Outlandish is a Danish hip-hop group with an international touch. Formed in 1997, it consists of Isam Bachiri (born in Denmark and of Moroccan background), Waqas Ali Qadri (born in Denmark and of Pakistani background), and Lenny Martinez (born in Honduras). All three members are religious, with Isam and Waqas being devout Muslims, and Lenny being a catholic.

Their R&B/Hip-hop/Rap/soul music takes influences from their various backgrounds (Arab, Pakistani, and Latin music), and although their songs are primarily in English, they usually feature lyrics in Spanish, Urdu, Arabic, and Danish. All these influences make the music of Outlandish somewhat unique and this is easy to notice from the variety of genres covered in their albums. Outlandish often include themes about Islam and contemporary issues facing young Muslims in the west in their music, and sometimes their songs define a nasheed-like unique genre.

So far they have produced four albums: Outland's Official (2000), Bread & Barrels of Water (2003), Beats, Rhymes & Life (2004) and Closer Than Veins (2005).

Last November 2006 Outlandish won the MTV EMAs as a best danish act of the year, the same month as the creation of their new fan-site Elmoro4Life.com

Any Give Time
Outlandish Lyrics

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Mmm any given time He?ll be there
I don?t really have to say no more
Mmm any given time He?s right here
Embedded in my living soul ? oh for sure
Oh any given time I see
The beauty that has always been
In any given time

I swear by The Lord of the moon split in 2
5 o?clock in the morning, I be calling You

I?m totally lost with out Your light
I?m finding my self on the strive all the time
Not a single day goes by

I?m out to fight the devil but never fought myself
Read a thousand books but never read myself
My souls starving it needs to be fed lord I need your help
Hell with the devil my biggest enemy?s myself
It makes me wonder am I doing this for the right reasons
I mean the money the fame and game all sounds appealing
Instead of entertaining I prefer to enlighten
But then again who am I to be in a position
To represent a whole generation of kids and to make them believe
When till this day I still struggle to uphold my deen
I read a 100 God is great in less then a minute
And though my tongue is fast like twista
My hearts not in it

Mmm any given time He?ll be there
I don?t really have to say no more
Mmm any given time He?s right here
Embedded in my living soul ? oh for sure
Oh any given time I see
The beauty that has always been
In any given time

By the one in whose hands my soul is there is no match
To think a spider couldn?t´ weave a curtain just like that (break)

I wouldn?t be here without Your light
I?m finding my self on the strive all the time
Not a single day goes by

Sí que tengo fervor, devoción para dar mi granito de arena
Y mi aspiración mantenerla serena
Yo Tengo buen criterio aunque a veces esta difuso
Yo Tengo mi firmeza de la cual a veces abuso
Yo trato de ser justo, me sobra lealtad
Coraje valentía, me falta sobriedad
Diferentes situaciónes,diferentes actitudes
Afectan mi progreso y todas mis virtudes

(Translation
[Sure I have fervour to give my grain of sand
And my aspirations keep them serene
My perception is sound even though it sometimes gets fuzzy
I have my resolution even though I sometimes abuse it
I try to be righteous, I abound in devotion
Courageous irascibility, I lack moderation
Different situations, different attitudes
Hamper my development and all of my virtues])

Mmm any given time He?ll be there
I don?t really have to say no more
Mmm any given time He?s right here
Embedded in my living soul ? oh for sure
Oh any given time I see
The beauty that has always been
In any given time

Mercy with out boasting
Gifts with out terms
Goodness with out anger
Forgive with out reason
Any given time
I do my best to strive
In Your name I rise
The apple of my eye

Even when I?m not alone
You are closer than the veins in my neck
Even when I?m all alone

Even when I?m in sleep
You are closer than the veins in my neck
Even when I?m in it so deep

Even when I?m all gone
You are closer than the veins in my neck
Even as I?m singin? this song

Even when I?m on a high
You are closer than the veins in my neck
Even when I try to touch the sky

Mmm any given time He?ll be there
I don?t really have to say no more
Mmm any given time He?s right here
Embedded in my living soul ? oh for sure
Oh any given time I see

The beauty that has always been
In any given time

Overall Meaning

The song “Any given time_Arkhan’jo” by Outlandish is an ode to the unconditional love and faith one can have in a higher power. The lyrics emphasize the idea that at any given moment, this higher power, referred to in the song as “He,” will be present and embedded in one’s living soul. The language used in the song, such as references to the Lord of the moon split in two, suggests a Muslim perspective on spirituality. The lyrics also express a struggle with staying faithful and true to one’s beliefs in a world that values fame, money, and entertainment over enlightenment. The line, “Instead of entertaining I prefer to enlighten,” emphasizes this struggle and the responsibility that comes with being in a position to represent a whole generation of kids and uphold one’s faith.

The song’s repeated use of the phrase “any given time” suggests a sense of urgency and the idea that every moment is an opportunity to connect with the divine. The use of repetition throughout the song, such as in the chorus and the line “Even when I’m all alone,” reinforces this sense of urgency and the idea that faith is a constant presence in one’s life, even in the moments when one may feel lost or disconnected.

Overall, “Any given time_Arkhan’jo” is a powerful and introspective song that explores themes of faith, struggle, and the search for enlightenment.

Line by Line Meaning

Mmm any given time He?ll be there
At any moment, God will be present

I don?t really have to say no more
I don't need to elaborate further

Mmm any given time He?s right here
God is always with me

Embedded in my living soul ? oh for sure
God is an integral part of who I am

Oh any given time I see
Whenever I look around me

The beauty that has always been
The inherent beauty of the world

In any given time
At any moment in time

I swear by The Lord of the moon split in 2
I solemnly swear by God

5 o?clock in the morning, I be calling You
I call out to God at all times

I?m totally lost with out Your light
I feel lost without God's guidance

I?m finding my self on the strive all the time
I am constantly striving to better myself

Not a single day goes by
Every day

I?m out to fight the devil but never fought myself
I try to combat evil, but have not yet conquered my own demons

Read a thousand books but never read myself
I have studied extensively, but have not yet understood myself

My souls starving it needs to be fed lord I need your help
I am spiritually unsatisfied, I require God's aid

Hell with the devil my biggest enemy?s myself
My personal struggles are my greatest adversary

It makes me wonder am I doing this for the right reasons
I question my motives

I mean the money the fame and game all sounds appealing
I am tempted by earthly desires

Instead of entertaining I prefer to enlighten
I wish to educate rather than simply amuse

But then again who am I to be in a position
I question my own qualifications

To represent a whole generation of kids and to make them believe
To inspire and influence the youth

When till this day I still struggle to uphold my deen
Despite my efforts, I still find it challenging to adhere to my religion

I read a 100 God is great in less then a minute
I recite 'God is great' frequently

And though my tongue is fast like twista
I speak quickly

My hearts not in it
My intention is not sincere

By the one in whose hands my soul is there is no match
I acknowledge that God is unmatched

To think a spider couldn't´ weave a curtain just like that (break)
I marvel at the intricate creations of God's creatures

I wouldn?t be here without Your light
I owe my existence to God's guidance

Sí que tengo fervor, devoción para dar mi granito de arena
I have passion and devotion to contribute my part

Y mi aspiración mantenerla serena
And to maintain my aspirations serenely

Yo Tengo buen criterio aunque a veces esta difuso
I have good judgement, though it is not always clear

Yo Tengo mi firmeza de la cual a veces abuso
I have strength, which I sometimes misuse

Yo trato de ser justo, me sobra lealtad
I strive to be fair and loyal

Coraje valentía, me falta sobriedad
I have bravery, but lack moderation

Diferentes situaciónes,diferentes actitudes
Different situations, different attitudes

Afectan mi progreso y todas mis virtudes
Impact my progress and all of my virtues

Mercy with out boasting
Show mercy humbly

Gifts with out terms
Give without expectations or conditions

Goodness with out anger
Be good without hostility

Forgive with out reason
Forgive without explanation

Any given time
At any moment in time

I do my best to strive
I try my hardest to better myself

In Your name I rise
I attribute my successes to God

The apple of my eye
The most cherished thing in my life

Even when I?m not alone
Even when I'm with others

You are closer than the veins in my neck
God is close to me

Even when I?m all alone
Even when I'm by myself

Even when I?m in sleep
Even when I'm asleep

Even when I?m in it so deep
Even when I'm in too deep

Even when I?m all gone
Even after I'm gone

Even when I?m on a high
Even when I'm at my happiest

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group

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