Straight No Chaser is also a band from San Diego. They have an album, Panoramic.
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Straight No Chaser is alias of Chicago House Music producer Johnny Fiasco.
Straight No Chaser is also a Rock, Indie band form Kilmore/Wallan, Australia.
Members: Matt Jennings - vocals/guitar Corey Mills - Drums Trev Mills - Bass
Straight no Chaser are barely a year old but have already captured a large fanbase in north central Victoria due to their unique style and brilliant live shows.
Spawning from Without Sound In late 2008, Straight no Chaser incoprates drum and bass, nostalgic guitar lines and poppy vocals to create their own fresh sound. Influenced by bands such as Incubus to the Melodics, SNC are a focused and talented three piece commited to creating quality and original music.
Artist Website: www.myspace.com/straightnochaser101
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The Time Has Come
Straight No Chaser Lyrics
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The Teacher of teachers,
He changed the world for the better
And made us better creatures,
Oh Allah we′ve shamed ourselves
We've strayed from Al-Mu′allim,
Surely we've wronged ourselves
What will we say in front him?
He was Muhammad salla Allahu ′alayhi wa sallam,
Muhammad, mercy upon Mankind,
He was Muhammad salla Allahu ′alayhi wa sallam,
Muhammad, mercy upon Mankind,
Teacher of all Mankind.
Abal Qasim (one of the names of the Prophet)
Ya Habibi ya Muhammad
(My beloved O Muhammad)
Ya Shafi'i ya Muhammad
(My intercessor O Muhammad)
Khayru khalqillahi Muhammad
(The best of Allah′s creation is Muhammad)
Ya Mustafa ya Imamal Mursalina
(O Chosen One, O Imam of the Messengers)
Ya Mustafa ya Shafi'al ′Alamina
(O Chosen One, O intercessor of the worlds)
He prayed while others slept
While others ate he'd fast,
While they would laugh he wept
Until he breathed his last,
His only wish was for us to be
Among the ones who prosper,
Ya Mu′allim peace be upon you,
Truly you are our Teacher,
Oh Mu'allim.
He was Muhammad salla Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam,
Muhammad, mercy upon Mankind,
He was Muhammad salla Allahu ′alayhi wa sallam,
Muhammad, mercy upon Mankind,
Teacher of all Mankind.
Ya Habibi ya Muhammad
(My beloved O Muhammad)
Ya Shafi′i ya Muhammad
(My intercessor O Muhammad)
Ya Rasuli ya Muhammad
(O My Messenger O Muhammad)
Ya Bashiri ya Muhammad
(O bearer of good news O Muhammad)
Ya Nadhiri ya Muhammad
(O warner O Muhammad)
'Ishqu Qalbi ya Muhammad
(The love of my heart O Muhammad)
Nuru ′Ayni ya Muhammad
(Light of my eye O Muhammad)
He taught us to be just and kind
And to feed the poor and hungry,
Help the wayfarer and the orphan child
And to not be cruel and miserly,
His speech was soft and gentle,
Like a mother stroking her child,
His mercy and compassion,
Were most radiant when he smiled
He was Muhammad salla Allahu 'alayhi wa sallam,
Muhammad, mercy upon Mankind,
He was Muhammad salla Allahu ′alayhi wa sallam,
Muhammad, mercy upon Mankind,
Teacher of all Mankind.
Abal Qasim (one of the names of the Prophet)
Ya Habibi ya Muhammad
(My beloved O Muhammad)
Ya Shafi'i ya Muhammad
(My intercessor O Muhammad)
Khayru khalqillahi Muhammad
(The best of Allah′s creation is Muhammad)
Ya Mustafa Ya Imamal Mursalina
(O Chosen One O Imam of the Messengers)
Ya Mustafa ya Shafi'al 'Alamina
(O Chosen One O intercessor of the worlds)
The song "The Time Has Come" by Straight No Chaser is a heartfelt tribute to the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, who is referred to as the "Teacher of teachers" and "Mu'allim" in the song. The lyrics are in parts in Arabic and English and pay homage to the Prophet's character, deeds, and teachings. The first verse acknowledges that humanity has strayed away from the path shown by the Prophet and expresses regret for this. It asks what people will say when they come face to face with the Prophet in the afterlife, implying that they will have to answer for their actions.
The second verse begins with a repetition of the phrases "Ya Habibi ya Muhammad" and "Ya Shafi'i ya Muhammad," which mean "My beloved O Muhammad" and "My intercessor O Muhammad," respectively. These are followed by a list of some of the Prophet's epithets, such as "Abal Qasim" and "Khayru khalqillahi Muhammad." The verse then describes some of the Prophet's acts, such as praying while others slept, fasting while others ate, and weeping while others laughed. The verse also mentions his wish for humanity to prosper and acknowledges him as the one true teacher, or "Mu'allim."
The final verse describes some of the teachings of the Prophet, such as being just, kind, and compassionate towards others. It lists acts of charity and kindness that the Prophet encouraged, such as feeding the hungry, helping the orphaned, and being merciful instead of cruel. The verse also describes the Prophet's demeanor as soft, gentle, and compassionate, and his smile as radiant. The song ends with a repetition of the Prophet's epithets and a final tribute to him as the "O Chosen One, O Imam of the Messengers" and the "O intercessor of the worlds."
Line by Line Meaning
We once had a Teacher
The Prophet Muhammad was our teacher
The Teacher of teachers,
He was the greatest teacher of all time
He changed the world for the better
His teachings had a great impact on the world and improved it
And made us better creatures,
Through his guidance, we became better human beings
Oh Allah we′ve shamed ourselves
We have disappointed Allah by not following the teachings of our beloved Prophet
We've strayed from Al-Mu′allim,
We have moved away from the guidance of the greatest teacher
Surely we've wronged ourselves
We have done wrong by failing to follow his teachings
What will we say in front him?
We will be held accountable for our actions when we face the Prophet in the afterlife
He was Muhammad salla Allahu ′alayhi wa sallam,
The Prophet's full name and honorific
Muhammad, mercy upon Mankind,
The Prophet was a mercy to all of humanity
Teacher of all Mankind.
He was the teacher of all humanity
Abal Qasim (one of the names of the Prophet)
One of the names given to the Prophet Muhammad
Ya Habibi ya Muhammad
My beloved O Muhammad
Ya Shafi'i ya Muhammad
My intercessor O Muhammad
Khayru khalqillahi Muhammad
Muhammad is the best of Allah's creation
Ya Mustafa ya Imamal Mursalina
O Chosen One, O Imam of the Messengers
Ya Mustafa ya Shafi'al ′Alamina
O Chosen One, O intercessor of the worlds
He prayed while others slept
The Prophet would wake up for night prayers while others were sleeping
While others ate he'd fast,
The Prophet would fast even when others were eating
While they would laugh he wept
The Prophet cared deeply for his followers and would weep for them
Until he breathed his last,
The Prophet continued to spread his message until his death
His only wish was for us to be
The Prophet's greatest wish was for his followers to prosper
Among the ones who prosper,
The Prophet wanted his followers to achieve success in the afterlife
Ya Mu′allim peace be upon you,
A prayer for peace upon the greatest teacher
Truly you are our Teacher,
The Prophet was the true teacher of his followers
Ya Rasuli ya Muhammad
O My Messenger O Muhammad
Ya Bashiri ya Muhammad
O bearer of good news O Muhammad
Ya Nadhiri ya Muhammad
O warner O Muhammad
'Ishqu Qalbi ya Muhammad
The love of my heart O Muhammad
Nuru ′Ayni ya Muhammad
Light of my eye O Muhammad
He taught us to be just and kind
The Prophet taught us to treat others with fairness and kindness
And to feed the poor and hungry,
The Prophet emphasized the importance of helping those in need
Help the wayfarer and the orphan child
The Prophet encouraged supporting travelers and orphaned children
And to not be cruel and miserly,
The Prophet taught us to avoid behaving in a harsh or greedy manner
His speech was soft and gentle,
The Prophet spoke in a kind and soothing way
Like a mother stroking her child,
His words were comforting and nurturing
His mercy and compassion,
The Prophet was known for his great kindness and mercy
Were most radiant when he smiled
His smile was a reflection of his compassion and love
Contributed by Lucas V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lisaperry4095
"The 12 Days Of Christmas"
On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree
On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me
2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree
On the 4th day of Chris
On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me
5 golden rings!
4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves
And a partridge in a pear tree
On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
(On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me)
9 ladies dancing, 8 ladies dancing
(8 maids a-milking, 7 maids a-milking)
7 ladies dancing, 6 ladies dancing
(6 maids a-milking)
5!
Better not shout, you better not cry
You better not, in a pear tree
On the 9th
No!
On the 8th
No!
On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
(Deck the halls with boughs of holly)
7 swans a-swimming, 6 geese a-laying
(Here we come a-wassailing, among the leaves so)
5 golden rings!
(Fa la la la)
4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves
(Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green)
The boar's head in hand bear I bedeck'd with bays
And partridge in a pear tree
On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping
(Ding, dong)
9 ladies dancing, 8 maids a-milking
(Ding, dong)
7 swans a swimming, 6 geese a laying
(Ding, dong)
5 golden rings, 4 calling birds
3 french hens, 2 turtle doves
And Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
I have a little dreidel, I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready, a dreidel I shall play
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
Sorry...
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
On the 12th day my true love gave to me
12 drummers drumming like Olympus upon the Serengeti
11 pipers piping, 10 lords a-leaping!
9 ladies dancing they were dancing for me
8 maids a-milking, they were milking just for me
I had Christmas down in Africa
I had Christmas down in Africa
I had Christmas down in Africa
(5 golden rings!)
I had Christmas down in Africa
(5 golden rings!)
I had Christmas down in Africa
(5 golden rings!)
Gonna deck the halls and do the things we never had
Partridge in a big pear tree
Partridge in a big pear tree
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@sarabeth641
Randy of Straight No Chaser This is so wonderful
@chelsiecotten995
Please come to Florida!
@user-si6lu6oy3y
Loved the song!
@asdfffytr
I'm leaning that song for are school play
@italianlovecake
Someone on Tumblr linked to this video so I had to see this for myself
@OfeliaCohenOdiaga
"You'd better not shout, you'd better not cry, you'd better not --- in a pear tree"
@Mr402TA
Harmony is hard enough, but organizing chaos so perfectly is freakin amazing.
@JoshBG20
"I had Christmas down in Africa, FIVE GOLDEN RINGS!" That falsetto is amazing, love it!
@ashuhlea
The fact that when I first heard this I cringed like "oh damn they messed up," now I can't hear Africa by ToTo without singing Christmas in Africa.