Sami Yusuf is a British singer-songwr… Read Full Bio ↴Sami Yusuf A Messenger of Love
Sami Yusuf is a British singer-songwriter, composer, producer and an accomplished musician. Endowed with a strong cultural affiliation to music; privileged with a musical background and having studied music with several renowned composers, including those from one of the world’s most prestigious music institutes – the Royal Academy of Music in London, music is his destiny was unsurprising a prediction acquaintances would so confidently make.
Sami learned to play several musical instruments including the piano, violin, tar, tombak, santour, daf, tabla and oud, to count a few, at a very young age. He bore the passion to etch a mark in the field of music, which he so indelibly did with the release of his groundbreaking debut album, Al-Muallim – an album composed, produced and sung by him.
A young, British-Muslim instantly became the talk of the town in lands as far and diverse as Egypt and Turkey. The album not only sold well over 3 million copies but also earned him a massive following in the Middle East, North African nations and South-East Asia.
Charmed by his good looks and manners so heart warming, the young amongst his fans would emulate what they saw in Sami – a leader. His fans wouldn’t shy away from admitting Sami’s music had changed their lives – for the better. Unheard of before, such an artist-fan tandem flourished with subsequent release of My Ummah, Sami’s highly acclaimed second album selling well over 4 million copies.
Sami was soon headlining CNN, the BBC, ABC, Al Jazeerah, not to mention, every mainstream TV channel in the Middle East and Turkey. Hailed by Time magazine as Islam’s biggest Rock Star and The most famous British Muslim in the World by The Guardian, it was only a matter of time before sheer dynamism of what the media dubbed a popular act became the subject matter of think-tank studies. Transnational Broadcasting Studies, in two separate papers lauded Sami’s state-of-the-art music videos a beacon of positivity and substance; his music an alternative and competitor to the mainstream Western music. His success was soon acknowledged by the University of Roehampton in south-west London, as a result of which, Sami became the first and the youngest Muslim recipient of the honorary Doctor of Letters award in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to music. In attainment of this prestigious award, he not only stands alongside Mark Twain, J.K Rowling and Robert Frost but is also one of the only three musicians in the world to be ever honored thus.
His music not only filled the airwaves of London and LA but also penetrated effectively in the conservative Arabian Peninsula. A staggering 250,000 people packed Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey to see Sami perform. He’s one of us, the crowds would claim proudly and sing along with Sami in his near-perfect Turkish. Sami has played across four continents, packing prestigious venues such as Wembley Arena in London, Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and The Velodrome in Cape Town, South Africa – this by all measures being a humble recollection. His shows are grand and highly personalized. His performances are trim and tightly focused, complete with singing in English, Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Urdu, Azeri and Malay and performance on a multitude of both classical and ethnic instruments. His penchant for multilingualism teamed with simplicity of conduct makes his style a statement, and his shows an experience of a lifetime.
Fame and glory however are illusionary for Sami. For him, his position as an artist is a sacred trust, a trust best honored in serving humanity. His genuine benevolence is reflected through his unwavering commitment as United Nations Celebrity Partner to reach out to those in need throughout the world. He has recently launched a campaign in partnership with United Nations World Food Programme to help end hunger in the Horn of Africa that has been hit by its worst drought in the last 60 years. He has been relentless in assuming his responsibilities as the first global ambassador of Silatech – a Qatar-based initiative promoting entrepreneurial skills and open access to capital and markets for large-scale job creation in the MENA region. His Live8 concert in Wembley Arena raised millions of pounds for the victims of the conflict-laden region of Darfur – an effort recognised and praised by the British government. Sami also took the initiative to work in close tandem with the UN sponsored charity, Save the Children, to help uplift morale of the victims of 2010 Pakistan floods by sending a message of hope and undying support through his charity single, Hear Your Call. The single became the mouthpiece of awareness campaigns led by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, BBC and the CNN.
Sami is one of the UK’s biggest exports in the last decade. In the course of 7 years, he has masterfully navigated through unchartered waters – he has won over the hearts and minds of millions from across the Middle East, Europe, North America and North Africa. His compass, in principle, has been his self-coined genre – Spiritique. Manifested both musically and philosophically in his third album, Wherever You Are, Spiritique is a product of Sami’s identity. Sami is a passionate advocate of unity and is boldly committed to cross-cultural appreciation through promotion of universal values and celebration of the human spirit. The aim is to bridge the gap between perceptions and sense of incompatibility, and to foster spiritual autonomy so we may usher into a new era of cooperation and coexistence. When different races stand side by side, when young and old, pious or agnostic, male or female sing in one voice; that’s when Spiritique shines. An ambitious undertaking it may be to some. To many, it has already begun.
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A Thousand Times
Sami Yusuf Lyrics
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Without you, by my side
The world was so cold, I felt so lost
Without your light, I felt so blind
A thousand miles I'd run and walk
A thousand times I'd slip and fall
But for you I'd do it again
Without your warmth, without your smile
Without you, by my side
The world was so cold, I felt so lost
Without your light, I felt so blind
You gave me hope, you let me dream
Made me believe I can still trust
You raised me up, you gave me wings
Just like a kite in the sky
A thousand miles I'd run and walk
A thousand times I'd slip and fall
But for you I'd do it again
A thousand times
No words are enough to convey
All the things I want to say
I won't even try Cos I know
Deep down you feel how much I care
Now I hold my head up high
I see my dreams coming true
Peace be with you my dearest friend
In my heart you will remain
A thousand miles I'd run and walk
A thousand times I'd slip and fall
But for you I'd do it again
A thousand times
The lyrics to Sami Yusuf's song "A Thousand Times" are a beautiful testament to the power of love and friendship. The singer expresses how lost he feels without the presence of his loved one, and how their warmth and light have helped him through the dark times. He acknowledges the challenges and difficulties he has gone through and how he has stumbled and fallen, but he is willing to do it all over again, a thousand times, for the one he loves.
The lyrics also touch on the importance of companionship and how it can help us to dream and believe in ourselves. The singer recognizes how his loved one has helped him to trust again, to fly high like a kite in the sky, and to see his dreams come true. He acknowledges that words may not be enough to express his gratitude and love for his dear friend.
Overall, the lyrics of "A Thousand Times" are a beautiful tribute to the transformative power of love and friendship, and how they can help us navigate through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Without your warmth, without your smile
I feel cold and down without you by my side
Without you, by my side
I rely on your presence and love
The world was so cold, I felt so lost
I felt despair and hopelessness without you
Without your light, I felt so blind
I feel lost and confused without your guidance
A thousand miles I'd run and walk
I would go the extra mile for you
A thousand times I'd slip and fall
Even if I fail many times, I'll keep trying
But for you I'd do it again
I would do anything for you
You gave me hope, you let me dream
You made me believe in myself and my aspirations
Made me believe I can still trust
You restored my faith in others
You raised me up, you gave me wings
You empowered me and supported my growth
Just like a kite in the sky
I feel free and joyful because of you
No words are enough to convey
There are no words to describe my gratitude
All the things I want to say
There are many things I want to express
I won't even try Cos I know
But I know you already understand
Deep down you feel how much I care
You sense the depth of my love
Now I hold my head up high
You gave me confidence and self-esteem
I see my dreams coming true
You helped me achieve my goals
Peace be with you my dearest friend
I wish you peace and happiness
In my heart you will remain
You will always hold a special place in my heart
A thousand times I'd slip and fall
Despite many setbacks, I'll keep striving for you
But for you I'd do it again
I'll never give up on you
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
asr kar
من اوائل الاغاني الي تعلمت منها إنكليزي، شكراً من القلب للمترجم.❤️
mohannad eng.
وكيف الانكليزية الان
Y Bettayeb
شكرا جزيلا لك اخي العزيز سامي يوسف دائما تمتعنا باغاني يرق لها القلب.. ياسمين من الجزائر 🇩🇿
ZOHAN ALI
Mashallah .....❤️ S
Zalisha Abdool
INDEED!!...YES INDEED!!...WE YEARN!!.. FOR...A COMPANION WHO WILL CARE!! FOR ONE ANOTHER!!..MAY ALLAH!!... {SWT}...SHOW US THAT ♡PERFECT!!... PERSON!!♡ INSHA ALLAH!!...AMEEN!!♡
Tamanna B
Subahnalla 💖💖💖
Helena are.
Hakima ait Baha
♥️♥️♥️
Salim Patel
Assalam alekum bahot khubsurat song Gaty ho aap ki aawaj ko ham jhuk kar salam kartay hai jitna bhi sune kam hai lagta hai Suntay hi jay thanks
malake rb
جميلةجدا جيدا
قوس قزح
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