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
Introspective
Outlandish Lyrics
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We? filled with skin, blood, veins, bone, soul and brain
There?s no room for lack of trust
We must just read to act and bust
Don?t go back to sleep, time for prayer
Don?t let it defeat ya, time to find what?s ya real need my player
You who only see me as an entertainer
See this here I have to say; I have this world
The early breeze dawn
Is my energy shot
When I don?t make it in time, feel like everything drops
Learn from Ali how to fight
Without the ego in sight
I gotta fast for a while so my nature is cleansed
The hidden sweatness from my stomachs emptyness is my friend
U who only see me as an entertainer
See this here I have to say
I want to be free from this ego dog of mine
Cuz it hides who I am and it?s wasting my time
Put a leash on it brother
Once he sniffs he is on fire
Learn from Ali how to fight
Without the ego in sight
I gotta fast for a while so my nature is cleansed
The hidden sweatness from my stomachs emptyness is my friend
U who only see me as an entertainer
Yeah! Lo voy a hacer
Pa? mi barrio con el que siempre puedo disponer
Y que salga como salga
Esta vez va pa? la calle
Para todos mis consortes que no pierden ni un detalle
Me preguntan de donde soy
Soy del rumbo
Donde todos son muy duros pero justos
Donde toda sinfonía es con pasíon
Tú que solo buscas un entertainer
Mis línias están aquí
Es mi vida tengo lengua
Eso es así
Yo digo lo que veo y reflejo lo que siento
Honduras, mi Cuba, Dinamarca manifiesto
Mis pensamientos de la calle han fluido
Con los pies sobre la tierra escucho su crujido
Aquí toda sinfonía es con pasíon
No solo soy un anfitrión
This
Translation:
[Yeah I?m gonna do this
For my hood who always have my bag
And come what may
This time it?s for the streets
To all my Moros that don?t miss any detail
They ask me where I?m from
I?m from way over there
Where everyone is hard but rightful
Where every symphony is with passion
U who only is looking for an entertainer
My words are right here
This is my life I?ve got a voice
That is just how it is
I have to say what I think, I reflect what I feel
Honduras, Cuba and Denmark I get to represent
These thoughts, they flow from the streets
With my feet on the ground I hear them rustle
Here every symphony is with passion
I?m not only a master of ceremony
This]
Lets keep it shoulder to shoulder and feet to feet
Straighten our lines from inside and to on the streets
It?s the voice of a new generation that can?t be beat
It?s that type of music that gets under our skin n meat
It made me bow down to the most high
And realize whoever said that a grown man can?t cry they lied
See every soul will taste death
I only fear him
I address his beloved with a peace be upon him
In the song Introspective, Outlandish addresses the theme of self-reflection and the importance of looking within oneself. The song opens with the plea to stand the pain and goes on to describe how every part of our being, from skin to brain, is crucial and cannot lack trust. The singer urges the listener to act and not go back to sleep, making the most of prayer and finding the truth about oneself. Outlandish addresses the misconception of being perceived as merely an entertainer, reminding the audience that while they do have the world, they also have their faith as a guiding force. The lyrics then delve into the importance of humility and of fighting without ego, learning from the likes of Ali. The track emphasizes the necessity of having control over one's ego, as it wastes time and hinders self-discovery.
One of the most interesting aspects of Introspective is that it features both English and Spanish lyrics, with the Spanish lyrics being performed by El Moro. Outlandish is known for blending multiple languages and cultures into their music, and this song is no exception. The song was released in 2006 as a part of the album Closer Than Veins which focused heavily on themes of identity and spirituality. The band members of Outlandish all come from diverse backgrounds with roots in Morocco, Honduras, and Pakistan, resulting in their unique style of music. Another interesting fact is that the music video for Introspective was shot during the band's tour in Morocco, offering beautiful visuals of the country. The song is often praised for its fusion of Hip-hop, R&B, and world music that creates a unique sound. The chords for the song are not known.
Line by Line Meaning
Brother, stand the pain
Encouraging someone to endure the pain and hardships in life
We? filled with skin, blood, veins, bone, soul and brain
We are complex beings made up of different elements, both physical and spiritual
There?s no room for lack of trust
Trust is essential in any relationship
We must just read to act and bust
We need to educate ourselves and take action to make a difference
Don?t go back to sleep, time for prayer
It's time to wake up and pray, to be active and not passive
Don?t let it defeat ya, time to find what?s ya real need my player
Don't let adversity defeat you, focus on finding your true needs in life
You who only see me as an entertainer
The artist addressing those who only view them as an entertainer
See this here I have to say; I have this world
The artist has something to say beyond just entertaining
But I also have my faith
The artist has a strong faith in something greater
The early breeze dawn
The artist is energized by the early morning breeze
Is my energy shot
The morning breeze energizes the artist
When I don?t make it in time, feel like everything drops
If the artist misses their morning routine, they feel like everything goes wrong
Learn from Ali how to fight
Learn how to fight like the boxer Muhammad Ali, who fought without ego
Without the ego in sight
Learning how to fight without one's ego getting in the way
I gotta fast for a while so my nature is cleansed
The artist is planning to fast in order to cleanse their nature
The hidden sweatness from my stomachs emptiness is my friend
The artist is using the emptiness of fasting to find a hidden sweetness
U who only see me as an entertainer
The artist reiterating that they have something to say beyond being an entertainer
Lo voy a hacer
I'm going to do it
Pa? mi barrio con el que siempre puedo disponer
For my neighborhood, who is always available for me
Y que salga como salga
And let it go however it may
Esta vez va pa? la calle
This time it's for the streets
Para todos mis consortes que no pierden ni un detalle
For all my comrades who don't miss a thing
Me preguntan de donde soy
They ask me where I'm from
Soy del rumbo
I'm from a certain direction or neighborhood
Donde todos son muy duros pero justos
Where everyone is tough but fair
Donde toda sinfonía es con pasíon
Where every symphony is with passion
Tú que solo buscas un entertainer
The artist addressing those who only want an entertainer
Mis línias están aquí
My lyrics are here
Es mi vida tengo lengua
This is my life, I have a voice
Eso es así
That's how it is
Yo digo lo que veo y reflejo lo que siento
I say what I see, and reflect what I feel
Honduras, mi Cuba, Dinamarca manifiesto
The artist represents their Honduran, Cuban, and Danish roots
Mis pensamientos de la calle han fluido
My thoughts flow from the streets
Con los pies sobre la tierra escucho su crujido
With my feet on the ground I hear it creak
No solo soy un anfitrión
I'm not just a host
Lets keep it shoulder to shoulder and feet to feet
Let's stand together
Straighten our lines from inside and to on the streets
We need to straighten ourselves out first, in order to make change on the streets
It?s the voice of a new generation that can?t be beat
The voice of a new generation that cannot be defeated
It?s that type of music that gets under our skin n meat
This music is powerful and affects us deeply
It made me bow down to the most high
The music caused the artist to bow down and show reverence to a higher power
And realize whoever said that a grown man can?t cry they lied
The artist acknowledges that it's okay for a grown man to cry
See every soul will taste death
Everyone will die
I only fear him
The artist fears only this higher power
I address his beloved with a peace be upon him
The artist invokes peace upon the higher power's beloved
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SAQIB HASSAN, LENNY MARTINEZ, ISAM BACHIRI, JEPPE BISGAARD, R. D. BURMAN, WAQAS QUDRI
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