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
Rock All Day
Outlandish Lyrics
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People of the world... yeah ay yay
This goes out outland moros... my baby
This ain't average
Born and raised outlandish
That we came down from another planet
The boys are standard
Like Ibrahim for that
Long overdue
A time to shine would come
Then we shine for real
Stinking rock all day
Cuz it makes us feel good
Like so fluid
We so hood
Join us if you could
What could you lose?
If the beats so sick and carried out by this hook
[Isam]
Now big boy open his mouth and say
Oh Oh Oh
I ain't got nobody in all this world
All I got is in me, myself and I
Oh Oh Oh
Well watch me put my troubles and my lovers and my numbers on the line
[Chorus]
Rock all day makes me feel good (repeat)
[Lenny]
Eh, eh, eh tú sabes quien es éste
que escribe con tinta,
sabor a Caribe,
el que siempre te da y nunca recibe,
el que siempre va tumbando y la fama no le pesa.
Música viva se levanta con la mano,
ésto es mi dia,
ésta es mi comida,
éste es mi momento,
mi simple juramento,
o triunfo o me muero en el intento.
[Isam]
Now big boy opened his mouth again
The truth of the matters he got the blue...
He got the blue.
See if he had a head and used his mind
Oh Oh Oh
Well he can have you... he can have you,
he can have you with him all the time
[Chorus]
[Isam]
Where do we go from here my baby?
Underground or crossover maybe
Left, right, left
My way or the highway
Better yet lets not worry about it
Where do we go from here my baby
Underground or crossover maybe
Left, right, left
My way or the highway
Better yet whatever makes me feel good
[Chorus]
The song "Rock All Day" by Outlandish is a celebration of their unique identity as a group and their love for music. This is evident in the opening lines of the song, where Waqas refers to the group as "born and raised outlandish", suggesting that they are different from others in their background and cultural identity. He goes on to say that they "came down from another planet", which could be interpreted as a reference to their unconventional style, or as a metaphor for feeling like outsiders in the music industry. In either case, the lyrics are a testament to the group's confidence in their own identity and ability to stand out.
Throughout the song, the group emphasizes their love for music and the joy it brings them. They sing that they love to "rock all day", because it makes them feel good, and they encourage others to join in. The chorus repeats this sentiment, with the message that music is a positive force that can bring people together and make them feel good.
The song also touches on themes of loneliness and the search for identity. Isam sings about feeling alone in the world, with nobody but himself to rely on. He also sings about the importance of being true to oneself and using one's own mind, rather than following the crowd. These themes are integrated into the larger message of the song, which is that music can be a source of comfort and joy, and that being true to oneself is the key to happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
People of the world... yeah ay yay
Introductory line to the song, addressing the people of the world with excitement and enthusiasm.
This goes out outland moros... my baby
A shout-out to the group Outland Moros, whom the song is dedicated to.
This ain't average
The uniqueness and originality of Outlandish's music and style is highlighted and pointed out.
Born and raised outlandish
Outlandish's members have grown up and lived with their unique style and originality. They are proud of their origins and uniqueness.
That we came down from another planet
Metaphorically, Outlandish's music is so unique that it seems to be from another planet. It is not ordinary or average.
God Dammit
An expression of excitement, energy and confidence.
The boys are standard
Outlandish is composed of talented and capable members who are reliable to one another and bring quality to their work.
Like Ibrahim for that
Ibrahim is likely a reference to a Muslim prophet, who sets an example for Outlandish to follow in good deeds, morality and conduct.
Long overdue a time to shine would come
Outlandish has been waiting for its breakthrough moment to come where the group can really showcase its talents to the world.
Then we shine for real
When Outlandish finally gets the opportunity to shine, they will do so authentically and without hesitation.
Stinking rock all day
Outlandish loves rock music and wants to enjoy it all day long without getting tired of it.
Cuz it makes us feel good
Rock music provides a source of happiness and enjoyment for Outlandish.
Like so fluid
Rock music is like a smooth and seamless part of Outlandish's life, easily flowing and integrated into their daily lives.
We so hood
Outlandish is composed of members who come from neighborhoods known as hoods, which connect them to their roots and help shape their lives and music.
Join us if you could
Outlandish invites others to join them in celebrating their unique music and culture.
What could you lose?
There is nothing to lose by joining Outlandish and discovering something new, exciting and different.
If the beats so sick and carried out by this hook
The music is so good and catchy that it draws listeners in and captures their attention.
Now big boy open his mouth and say
A call to an imaginary person, to voice their opinion and speak up.
Oh Oh Oh
An expression of surprise, uncertainty or realization.
I ain't got nobody in all this world
The person lacks companionship or a sense of belonging in the world.
All I got is in me, myself and I
Despite having no one else, the person has themselves and their own abilities to rely on.
Well watch me put my troubles and my lovers and my numbers on the line
The person is determined to take risks and put everything on the line for what they believe in and what they want to achieve.
Now big boy opened his mouth again
A continuation of the call to the same imaginary person to speak their mind.
The truth of the matters he got the blue...
The truth of the matter is that the person is feeling blue or depressed, and this is hinted at through the use of color blue.
He got the blue.
Reinforcing the blue or depressed mood of the person.
See if he had a head and used his mind
The person might feel better or solve their problems if they used their reason or intellect to figure things out.
Well he can have you... he can have you, he can have you with him all the time
The person can have the persona or voice that accompanies the song with them all the time, as a source of companionship or solace.
Where do we go from here my baby?
Outlandish wonders about the direction or path to take next in their music career, addressing a hypothetical baby or sweetheart.
Underground or crossover maybe
Outlandish ponders whether they should continue making underground music, or crossover to a more mainstream style.
Left, right, left
The group is considering different approaches or paths to take, highlighting the importance of choosing carefully.
My way or the highway
Outlandish is determined to follow their own path and make their own decisions and not be forced down a different path or direction.
Better yet lets not worry about it
Outlandish decides it's not worth worrying about which direction to take, realizing that their uniqueness and quality will set them apart regardless.
Whatever makes me feel good
Outlandish will choose the direction or approach that makes them happy and fulfilled, recognizing the importance of doing what you love and feeling good about it.
Rock all day makes me feel good
The chorus repeats, reinforcing the importance of enjoying rock music and how it makes people feel good.
Writer(s): Frederik Nordsoe Schjoldan, Isam Bachiri, Roger Lenny Martinez, Waqas Qadri Copyright: Warner/Chappell Music Denmark A/S, Emi Music Publishing Denmark A/S
Contributed by Landon C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amina
People of the world!
Ya ah ah eyy,
This goes Outlandmoros my babies,
This ain't average,
Born to raise Outlandish that we came down from 'nother planet,
God dammit these boys are standing like Ibrahim for that,
Long overdue our time to shine will come,
And we shop for real?
Rock all day, cause it makes us feel good,
Like soul food we so hood,
Join us if you could, what could you lose?
The beats so sick and carried out by this hook,
Yeah!
Now big boy open his mouth and say,
I ain't got nobody in all this world,
All I got is me, myself and I,
Well watch me put my troubles and my lovers and my numbers on the line,
Rock all day, makes me feel good [x8]
Hey Hey Hey,
Tu sabes que el gente,
Con qribe sabor a caribe,
Siempre de dalen,
Que nunca reciben,
Siempre en la pando,
A familio la pesa,
Musica vivas se levanta en la mano,
En te me dia,
En te mi comida,
En te mi momento,
Mi siempre juramento,
... mi intento
Y tu
Now big boy open his mouth again,
The truth of the matter is he's got the blues,
See if he had a head and used his mind,
Well, he could have you, he could have you,
He could have you with him all the time!
Rock all day, makes me feel good [x8]
Where do we go from here my baby,
Underground or crossover maybe,
Left right left,
My way or the highway,
Better yet let's not worry about it.
[x2]
Ahmed Alsyoof
i listened to this song in 2009, and now its 2020 and still lestining :)
Emily Y
I was 10 when this came out and use to love the instrumental and listen to this and Outlandish repeatedly. Saving the world, Keep the record on Play, Aisha. Now I am 21, has it really been 11 years? Subhannallah time flies..
Geminigirl
Hi
Hashim Alsmael
Damn the only reason i came to this video because one of his songs was used in prince Nassem boxing video
Uzair Ahmed
Discovered them back in 2010 still one of my favorite bands
Keylor Castillo
2021 de la nada recordé esta joyita <3
Saeid m
this song reminds me my best days in high school, full of good feelings and positive energy
also love the rap part 😃
tije84
"All I got is me, myself & I" Fantastic bass, rythm and sing.....love it.....c",)
Virtualcielo Sosa
Que bien suenan...me encantan!!!
Nohel Martínez
Tuve la gran dicha de descubrir hace ya 10 años a Outlandish. Y sigue permaneciendo en mi top 10 de mi playlist, espero volver a verlos juntos a los 3. Saludos desde La Paz, Baja California Sur MX 🏜️🇲🇽