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
Gypsy Cab
Outlandish Lyrics
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Right about now I want everybody
To put your peace signs up in the air
This one is for the struggle everywhere
He went from a hut to the ghetto
From the ghetto to a mansion
Catch him on the block, kid's romantic
Top of the billion Yeah he be dancing
Say Hallelujah
Say Alhamdulillah
Praise be at whoever your hearts is at
Whether that be Allah or Jesus Christ
Listen ain't no problem if you flipping the bird
If you got left at the curb than it's absurd
'Cause life is a regular time to be circular
No place for lot have mercy in particular
They party for real, I've seen people grabing
And steal end a conversation
For less than a dollar for real
Hard to conceil when you're spinning wheels
With a PhD in a gypsy cab you feel me
Oh I remember way back when it was a dream that I had
We were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard
And with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Yeah with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Hey hey the sun is shining, the boys are crying
The streets are marching, I don't mind changing
Maybe she lies, maybe she cries
Maybe she give you a piece of her mind
Maybe she knows
Maybe she lies, Cause she'd prefer a broken neck
Instead of a broken heart
Oh I remember way back when it was a dream that I had
We were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard
And with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Yeah with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Hey hey
Y tanto se a entregado
Y tanto se a pierdido
El tiempo pasa y nadie
Encuentra esta a mano avierta
Pierdido en a luna
Estrellas que me asustan
El tiempo pasa y nunca
Veo esa puerta avierta
Quando vere?
Quien me vera?
Quien me dara
Un beso en la frente quando no pueda mas?
Se que yo I lo que so
Puedo darte mas
Si mas si mas si mas
Oh I remember way back when it was a dream that I had
We were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard
And with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Yeah with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Hey Hey
Oh I remember way back when it was a dream that I had
We were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard
And with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
With the all the weight of the world hanging over you
The song "Gypsy Cab" by Outlandish talks about the journey of a man who went from living in a hut to living in a mansion, and his experience as a taxi driver. He is portrayed as a hard worker who has achieved success against all odds. The song also mentions the struggle of everyday life, with people partying and stealing for less than a dollar, while some have to work harder just to make ends meet. The lyrics urge everyone to put their peace signs up in the air and praise their chosen deity: whether it be Allah or Jesus Christ. The chorus talks about reminiscing the past, where they were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard, with the weight of the world hanging over them.
The song seems to have an underlying message of hope and determination. The man's journey from poverty to success is an inspiration for those who have faced similar struggles. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep pushing forward despite the difficulties they face. The song also seems to be inclusive of everyone, regardless of their race or religion.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Let's get started
Right about now I want everybody
At this moment, I request everyone's attention
To put your peace signs up in the air
Show your support for peace by raising your hand with a peace sign
This one is for the struggle everywhere
This song is dedicated to those struggling for a better life everywhere
He went from a hut to the ghetto
He started with the bare minimum and ended up in a poor urban area
From the ghetto to a mansion
Despite the struggles, he made it big and now lives a luxurious lifestyle
Catch him on the block, kid's romantic
You can find him in the streets, a smooth talker who charms the younger generation
Top of the billion Yeah he be dancing
He has achieved success and now enjoys dancing on top of the world
He's living proof so you got no excuse
His success shows that no matter where you come from, you can make it big
Say Hallelujah
Express your gratitude and joy to God
Say Alhamdulillah
Express your gratitude and joy to Allah
Praise be at whoever your hearts is at
Give your praise to whoever you hold dear in your heart
Whether that be Allah or Jesus Christ
Whether that means giving your praise to Allah or Jesus Christ
Listen ain't no problem if you flipping the bird
It's okay if you express your dissatisfaction by making an obscene gesture
If you got left at the curb than it's absurd
It's ridiculous if someone has left you or abandoned you
'Cause life is a regular time to be circular
Life has its ups and downs like a cycle
No place for lot have mercy in particular
There is no specific place for someone to show an abundance of mercy
They party for real, I've seen people grabing
They party hard, I've seen people grabbing at things
And steal end a conversation
They will steal an opportunity and end a conversation
For less than a dollar for real
For a very small amount of money, it's true
Hard to conceil when you're spinning wheels
It's hard to hide when you're not making progress
With a PhD in a gypsy cab you feel me
Even with a high level of education, sometimes you still work as a taxi driver
Oh I remember way back when it was a dream that I had
I remember when it was just a dream
We were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard
We were just young friends playing in school
And with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
With all the pressures and problems in life weighing on you
Hey hey the sun is shining, the boys are crying
Despite the challenges, there is still sunshine and tears
The streets are marching, I don't mind changing
While people protest and advocate for change, I am willing to adapt
Maybe she lies, maybe she cries
She may be dishonest, or she may be upset
Maybe she give you a piece of her mind
She may speak her mind and express her opinions
Maybe she knows
She may be aware of something
Cause she'd prefer a broken neck instead of a broken heart
She would rather suffer physically than emotionally
Y tanto se a entregado
And so much has been given
Y tanto se a pierdido
And so much has been lost
El tiempo pasa y nadie
Time passes and nobody
Encuentra esta a mano avierta
Finds this with an open hand
Pierdido en a luna
Lost in the moon
Estrellas que me asustan
Stars that scare me
El tiempo pasa y nunca
Time passes and never
Veo esa puerta avierta
Do I see that open door
Quando vere?
When will I see?
Quien me vera?
Who will see me?
Quien me dara un beso en la frente quando no pueda mas?
Who will give me a kiss on the forehead when I can't go on anymore?
Se que yo I lo que so
I know who I am and what I am capable of
Puedo darte mas
I can give you more
Si mas si mas si mas
Yes more more more
Contributed by Charlotte V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.