I've Seen
Outlandish Lyrics

I wish you were here
Expressing the longing for a loved one's presence

Here next to me
Specifically wanting the loved one to be physically close

Im missing you so? so desperately
Feeling a deep, intense, and urgent longing for the loved one

But lately I feel like you feel
Experiencing an empathetic connection and understanding with the loved one

And I see what I see how Im missing you..
Becoming acutely aware of the absence of the loved one and how much they are missed

What happend to the Ummah once known so well?
Questioning the state of the Muslim community (Ummah) that was once recognized for its greatness

You used to inspire others with your way of thinking and speech
Remembering how the Ummah once had influential and inspiring voices

People came from afar just to hear us teach
Recalling the widespread impact and reach of their teachings

Greatness was known but now can you tell
Expressing confusion and disappointment at the loss of the Ummah's former greatness

Mosques are empty, refrigerators are stocked
Noting a contrast between religious and material aspects of life, and the apparent lack of commitment to the former

We lost our deen, we feel secure because our mansions are locked
Reflecting on how material wealth can lead to a false sense of security, while losing sight of the true essence of their faith

In my teen years salat really wasnt that tight
Admitting that religious practice was not a priority during teenage years

Now i gotta pray each one of them twice.
Recognizing the importance of religious observances and striving to practice more regularly

Brother we prefer light skinned women
Acknowledging colorism and acknowledging a preference for lighter skin tones in romantic partners

while righteously maintain our deen against raicism (and tribalism)?
Questioning the contradiction of upholding religious principles while still valuing superficial physical traits

Kids in Africa starving cant afford to cry
Expressing sorrow over the suffering of people in poverty, specifically children in Africa

I?ll pay the bank interest on a car I cant afford to buy
Recognizing how people prioritize material possessions over basic necessities, sometimes leading to financial struggles

We used to smile at each other with faces full of light
Recalling an era of kindness and positivity within the community

Now we frown on each other, we bicker, and we fight
Noticing current hostility and negativity amongst members of the community

Pops in the mosque praying, kids in the streets haitin
Contrasting the beliefs and actions of older and younger generations, specifically noting a lack of religious commitment in younger people

kids on the corner selling pot and in the mosque preaching?
Highlighting the paradoxical behaviors present in certain individuals

The Quran has left our hearts - stranded hanging on our walls
Noting a lack of emotional connection to religious texts and how they are often neglected

6,232 verses so strong
A reminder of the depth and value of the Quran and its teachings

9 out of 10 of us cant even read it or write
Noting the low levels of literacy within the community, especially in regards to religious texts

1924 seems distand like way before Christ
Feeling a gap between historical and current times within the community

If I was to fall on my knees and ask you to forgive everything and anyone out of love for the one? oh oh oh
Speculating on the power and potential of forgiveness in the name of love

And if you were to fall on your knees and ask me the same but I dont even think about it?
Wondering whether forgiveness is a reciprocal act, especially considering how easily its potential can be overlooked

lets just break out of the darkness of ignorance.
Calling for a desire for greater understanding and liberation from ignorance