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
Feels Like Saving The World
Outlandish Lyrics
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Under snow full of ash
Draw to you like the 5 draws (?)
Cold hands like doing crash
Wanna say I love you sometimes, but it ain't happenin'
Other times I'm back in the cold, frost appears not in the winter only
It gets so cold, still we keep comin' out for more
We just let it pourin' right (?)
I can't believe they would flee so easily we ain't love deprived
Girl we just make somethin' divine, less perfect, more human with time
Until then I try so go ahead now
[Isam]
You may shoot, you may cut, you may kill me girl
Your words, your eyes, in and out of this crazy world
And still I rise, like it I rise.
She was stuck between a rock and a hard hard place
Came home, runi' wild, in and out of emptiness
And still you rise, like it you rise.
[Chorus]
I wanna tell you sometimes, it feels like we've killed the world
Don't wanna leave you like no mercy left at all
Then I don't know where the love, will come back into our lives
It feels like saving the world, saving the world
You and I
[Lenny]
Me matan
Estos momentos me matan
Me ponen al borde
De un grito me sacan
De quisio ni locura ni la drogas me la curan
Y aunque el cielo pa me juran
Se lo soy lo que soy
Soy el que duda
Se me chiebra la calma
Y ahora siento que sigo
Esta flecha se almueye (?)
Al final del camino
Y al final no me sofoco
El aire puro respiro
Al sentir tu aroma,
Despertar contigo
[Isam]
A thousand roses isolated and everybody knows
We cry, we try, try to get it together for sure
And still we'll rise, like it we'll rise
Suga' suga', i was dreamin' last night about you
Wrapped up in real talk i will not lose
And still we'll rise, and still we'll rise
Like it we'll rise
[Chorus]
I wanna tell you sometimes, it feels like we've killed the world
Don't wanna leave you like no mercy left at all
Then I don't know where the love, will come back into our lives
It feels like saving the world, saving the world
You and I
We saved the world, we killed the world
We saved the world, we killed the world
We saved the world, tonight
(We saved the world,tonight)
We saved the world, we killed the world
We saved the world, we killed the world
We saved the wolrd, tonight
Yeah
[Chorus]
I wanna tell you sometimes, it feels like we've killed the world
Don't wanna leave you like no mercy left at all
Then I don't know where the love, will come back into our lives
It feels like saving the world, saving the world
You and I
Me matan
Me matan
Me matan
The song βFeels Like Saving the Worldβ by Outlandish is a powerful expression of the struggle to hold onto hope and love in the face of a harsh and broken world. The song is composed of three different verses by the three members of the band - Waqas, Isam, and Lenny, each bringing their own struggles and perspectives into the song.
Waqas starts by describing the feeling of being isolated and cold, both physically and emotionally. He confesses that he wants to tell his love how he feels, but heβs unable to express it. Waqas reflects on how numbingly cold it is in the world that they are living in, but they still keep coming back for more. He warns that if they continue to hide from the world and shut themselves behind closed doors, they will surely die without experiencing the beauty of their love. He concludes by saying that despite everything, he will always try to hope for a better future.
Isam then takes the lead to sing about the hardships heβs gone through. Heβs been wounded by hurtful words and actions, but he continues to rise above them. Isam sees himself as someone who cannot be killed, and no matter what happens, he will always come back stronger. The chorus brings all three vocalists together to sing about the feeling of hopelessness they face at times, feeling like they have killed the world. They donβt want to give up, but they don't know where the love will come from to save them. Nonetheless, they keep fighting and striving to save the world together.
Lennyβs verse is in Spanish, and it reflects on how difficult and painful these moments are to him. He feels like heβs on the edge of breaking down, but he knows that drugs and other vices wonβt heal him. As he walks on the difficulties of life, he feels like heβs reaching the end of the road, but he still holds onto hope. Finally, the song ends with a repetition of the chorus with slight alterations, and the band sings that they survived and saved the world despite everything they went through.
Line by Line Meaning
Under snow full of ash
The current situation is bleak and everything feels like it's falling apart
Draw to you like the 5 draws (?)
Despite the hardships, there is a desire to be close to someone and seek comfort in them
Cold hands like doing crash
Feeling frozen and unable to navigate through life's challenges
Wanna say I love you sometimes, but it ain't happenin'
There are moments of wanting to express love, but fear or external factors prevent it from happening
Other times I'm back in the cold, frost appears not in the winter only
At times the feeling of being alone and cold is not limited to just the winter season
It gets so cold, still we keep comin' out for more
Despite the pain and coldness, there is an innate desire to keep moving forward
We just let it pourin' right (?)
Allowing emotions to be expressed and not holding back
See the more we hide behind slammin' doors tomorrow surely we'll die
If we continue to shut ourselves off from the world, our emotional and mental state will suffer
I can't believe they would flee so easily we ain't love deprived
It's difficult to understand why people give up on love so easily when it's something we all need
Girl we just make somethin' divine, less perfect, more human with time
Together, we can create something beautiful despite our flaws and imperfections
Until then I try so go ahead now
Until that happens, there is an effort being made to keep moving forward
You may shoot, you may cut, you may kill me girl
Even if hurt or harm comes my way, it won't stop me from rising above it
Your words, your eyes, in and out of this crazy world
The influence and impact of someone's words and presence can be profound in a world that can seem overwhelming
And still I rise, like it I rise.
Despite the obstacles, there is a determination to keep moving forward
She was stuck between a rock and a hard hard place
She was in a very difficult situation with no easy way out
Came home, runi' wild, in and out of emptiness
The feeling of being lost and directionless is all-consuming at times
And still you rise, like it you rise.
Despite the challenges and struggles, there is a resilience and determination to keep going
A thousand roses isolated and everybody knows
Despite appearances, there is a sense of being alone and disconnected from others
We cry, we try, try to get it together for sure
The struggle to keep pushing through the hardships and find a way forward is real
And still we'll rise, like it we'll rise
Despite everything, there is a determination to overcome obstacles and succeed
Suga' suga', i was dreamin' last night about you
Dreaming about someone and the desire to be close to them
Wrapped up in real talk i will not lose
Despite facing tough situations, there is a commitment to be honest and genuine
Me matan
This hurts me (repeated phrase)
Estos momentos me matan
These moments are crushing me
Me ponen al borde
They push me to the edge
De un grito me sacan
I let out a scream
De quisio ni locura ni la drogas me la curan
Neither desire, nor madness, nor drugs can cure me
Y aunque el cielo pa me juran
Even though they swear to me about the sky
Se lo soy lo que soy
I am what I am
Soy el que duda
I am the one who doubts
Se me chiebra la calma
My calm is shattered
Y ahora siento que sigo
And now I feel that I carry on
Esta flecha se almueye (?)/Al final del camino
This arrow lodges itself/At the end of the road
Y al final no me sofoco
And in the end, I won't suffocate
El aire puro respiro/Al sentir tu aroma, Despertar contigo
I breathe in the fresh air/When I feel your scent, to wake up with you
We saved the world, we killed the world
We have the power to influence either in a positive or negative way
Tonight
In this moment
I wanna tell you sometimes, it feels like we've killed the world
Sometimes, it may seem like our actions have negative impacts on the world around us
Don't wanna leave you like no mercy left at all
Do not want to abandon someone completely when there is still hope and potential for a better future
Then I don't know where the love, will come back into our lives
Uncertainty about when or how love will enter our lives again
It feels like saving the world, saving the world
Trying to make a positive impact in the world and save it from further harm
You and I
Together, we can create positive change in the world
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@aidaelfassi4476
Whos listening to this in 2024??
@roxyhughes4160
Definitely β€
@tonmoymeraz1133
Me bro
@annesha7627
January 2023 and I'm still listening
@HiHi7530
Listening to this in 2019. Such an underrated song!
@Outstanding22life
And in the end of 2020
@raheelniazi5028
Outlandish will never end
@sadawud5616
Wow
@sidraraheel4334
Wow so good
@daudkhan6727
@@raheelniazi5028 I love your coment