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
Words Stuck To Heart
Outlandish Lyrics
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Dreaming of how it all could be
But none can say what lies ahead
When after the dawn the sun will set
Only the truth remains in here
Mmmm?
Promises we make in vain and
A flower fades away - like everything else
Oh everything fades away
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
They bring us together ?til we part again
They bring us together ?til we part again
When there?s nothing left to share
And all the words will disappear
Only the truth remains in here
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
My friend, my friend
Cuando solo el silencio canta [when only silence sings]
my friend, my friend, my friend
Y solo tus sueños bastan [when your dreams are sufficient]
Blood ain?t blood for just the veins
If tears don?t bleed the heart has failed
Need some space to ease my mind
I give it all up for just a smile
Only the truth remains in here
Mmmm?
Promises we make in vain and
Words we give for a while to break
A flower fades away - like everything else
Oh everything fades away
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
They bring us together ?til we part again
They bring us together ?til we part again
When there?s nothing left to share
And all the words will disappear
Only the truth remains in here
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
From street thugs
To ghetto sufis
Holding their breaths
We clutch to riches and fame
Like it?s all that?s left
Righteousness is kept
Through minds awakened
Today we break our word
Like the bread we breaking
Así que tus palabras son mi cuna
Mi promesa es tu luna
Y cuando tu verso es verde claro que busca en el monte amparo
Mi verso es un puñal que da agua de coral
Llevo promesas tatuadas en el pecho
Translation
[Like your words are my sanctuary
My promise is your moon
And when your verse is pure green
Searching in the sheltering wilderness
Then my verse is a dagger
Of clear coral water
I carry promises tattooed on my chest]
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
They bring us together ?til we part again
They bring us together ?til we part again
When there?s nothing left to share
And all the words will disappear
Only the truth remains in here
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
The song "Words Stuck To Heart" by Outlandish is a contemplative reflection on the transient nature of life and relationships. In the opening verse, the singer muses on the uncertainty of the future and the inevitability of change. Despite the uncertainty, he remains steadfastly committed to the truth, singing that "only the truth remains in here."
Moving on to the chorus, the singer laments the fleeting and unreliable nature of words, despite their power to "bring us together." He acknowledges that "words are stuck to the heart," but also recognizes that they can't sustain a relationship forever, as they will eventually "disappear."
In the third verse, the singer contrasts the material things that people often cling to (such as wealth and fame) with the intangible things that truly matter, such as righteousness and spiritual awakening. He acknowledges that sometimes promises are broken, but still believes that words have the power to connect people in profound ways.
Overall, "Words Stuck To Heart" is a thoughtful and introspective song that encourages listeners to focus on the things that truly matter in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Time after time we dream
We dream repeatedly
Dreaming of how it all could be
Imagining a different reality
But none can say what lies ahead
No one knows the future
When after the dawn the sun will set
Uncertainty about the future
Only the truth remains in here
Only the truth is constant
Promises we make in vain and
We make empty promises and
Words we give for a while to break
Words which are not kept
A flower fades away - like everything else
Everything is transient
Oh everything fades away
Nothing is permanent
Words are stuck to the heart my friend
Words are deeply felt
They bring us together ?til we part again
Words bring us closer temporarily
When there?s nothing left to share
When there is nothing more to say
And all the words will disappear
Eventually, words lose meaning
My friend, my friend
Addressing a friend
Cuando solo el silencio canta
When only silence speaks
Y solo tus sueños bastan
And only your dreams are enough
Blood ain?t blood for just the veins
Blood is more than a physical connection
If tears don?t bleed the heart has failed
Emotions are important for a healthy heart
Need some space to ease my mind
Requiring solitude to relax
I give it all up for just a smile
The power of a simple gesture
From street thugs
From people who live in tough neighborhoods
To ghetto sufis
To people who blend Islamic mysticism and hip-hop culture
Holding their breaths
Anticipating something
We clutch to riches and fame
We hold onto material success
Like it?s all that?s left
As if it's the only thing worth holding onto
Righteousness is kept
Holding onto moral integrity
Through minds awakened
Through enlightened thought
Today we break our word
We don't keep our promises today
Like the bread we breaking
Breaking bread symbolizes betrayal
Así que tus palabras son mi cuna
So, your words are my refuge
Mi promesa es tu luna
My promise is your moon
Y cuando tu verso es verde claro que busca en el monte amparo
And when your verse is pure green it searches in the sheltering wilderness
Mi verso es un puñal que da agua de coral
My verse is a dagger of clear coral water
Llevo promesas tatuadas en el pecho
I carry promises tattooed on my chest
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ISAM BACHIRI, ROGER LENNY MARTINEZ, WAQAS QADRI
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