I'm an athiest too, but that makes no difference on my view of music. I've personally met Ali, and I've seen him perform, and he brought tears to my eyes. One of a kind mc.
"Satan doubted it, angels bowed to it I'm so beautifully human and I'm proud of it" Damn, I needed to hear this so bad right now. Dude is the truth. Step back from the chaos and realize your self-worth, people.
Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem I said the good Lord made me what I am and I play this game for keeps Got to use what I have to get what I want, all the dreamer got is his dream And the good Lord made me what I am and I play the hand I'm dealt Said sometimes the hardest thing to be in this world is just yourself Best believe the Qur'an influenced all of my songs My fans run and tattoo 'em all on they arms Wanna travel, be there every time I perform Now look me in my eye and tell me, how am I wrong? And who would of thought Just givin 'em the truth from my heart, both the ugly and the beautiful part Would give 'em food from thought, let 'em chew it apart And they'd all crowd around me and my movement would start And how you gonna hate me for being what God made me? It's not a game, I ain't sayin it playfully They relate to the joy and the pain in me And seein me make it be watchin a slave get free Holler like Bilal in the tower Hayya alal falah, Allah is the power Givin voice to the dream and let it be seen I admit it's obscene but deen recognize deen So it isn't pristine when I spit a sixteen Clean words don't describe the (shit) that I've seen But layin in the alley, I whispered the Shahada Bullets fly by from the drive by So Imam Mohammed might pound on the podium Popmaster Fabel work it out on the linoleum Chappelle bust funnies, Mos Def bust rhymes Muhammad Ali is the greatest of all time I said the good Lord made me what I am and I play this game for keeps Got to use what I have to get what I want, all the dreamer got is his dream And the good Lord made me what I am and I play the hand I'm dealt Said sometimes the hardest thing to be in this world is just yourself Something spiritual happen when them hands get to clappin Can you tell me, what language do you laugh in? The human reaction of smiles and cries What language are the tears when they're fallin from your eyes? You've probably seen the sunrise hundreds of times But let a painter paint it or a poet describe The very moment where heaven and Earth might collide And God let the breath of life come outside Uh, Satan doubted it, angels bowed to it I'm so beautifully human and I'm proud of it Soul of a soldier, heart of a scholar I wrote this poem with the blood of a martyr Imam Mohammed might pound on the podium Popmaster Fabel work it out on the linoleum Chappelle bust funnies, Mos Def bust rhymes Muhammad Ali is the greatest of all time I said the good Lord made me what I am and I play this game for keeps Got to use what I have to get what I want, all the dreamer got is his dream And the good Lord made me what I am and I play the hand I'm dealt Said sometimes the hardest thing to be in this world is just yourself
"My good friend Rik Cordero shot the video at a community event we did in the historic Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Center in Harlem NY" That's taken from the video description.
I atheist. But, i love this song. Its poetic. It tells u to treat ppl with kindness. Life is hard but dont give up. Know u r special. U r a warrior but also a kind person.😭
I'm one of the biggest atheist on earth, but everytime I hear a song talking about God it makes me chill. DMX with Lord give me a sign for example, or this Brother Ali's joint : sooooo good! They put their heart in those songs!
But let a painter paint it or a poet describe it..... The most beautiful and meaningful concept in this realm. I love humanity. One of the greatest songs ever.
It doesn't matter which religion you follow. The light can't be described in words. It can only be experienced. One day you will understand. Kudos Brother!
Brother Ali, your songs are helping me through it only god knows. May god bless you and your family. Love and peace ALWAYS, regardless of your race or religion god loves you like that. Bless us all.
I never truly understood the lyrics of I Tremble until I took my Shahada. I don't have the words but the best description I can summon is that I was gripped with this beautiful fear that can only be the Fear of Allah, while at the same time feeling His Grace & Mercy. It was humbling, overwhelming and comforting at the same time. Like I was blessed with the Best Gift one could be given yet at the same time there is a responsibility that comes with it. Assalamualaikum. May Allah SWT be pleased with you and your family.
BismiAllah Ar Rahman Nir Raheem, Being Muslim and hearing all the, great, references to Islamic history and Islam in this song is amazing, Alhamdulilah!
This is simply what I consider "real" religion--what it is supposed to be--real heart, genuine, reflecting where we should all be trying to go. man, thanks for being on this dim planet, Bro Ali! Keep speaking for all of us that don't have a mic! Thanks.
There are many moments and lines of truth in this song and other works by this man. One of the most telling to me and great to hear and to know is this. 2:12 " Something spiritual happen when them hands get to clapping. Can you tell me what language do you laugh in?"
Asalaamu alaykum, Brother Ali. Thank you for this song, your other songs, and ALL the hard work you've been doing for years. You are an inspiration to so many brothers and sisters, all over the place. May ALLAH, God Almighty Bless you and Strengthen you, forevermore. Your friend and brother in faith, Matthew.
Mane you got 12,00 views you should have that many comments mane cause that is a hot song and you delivered. Stay at it and stay on em mane. Inna minute Mile A Minute one love
People are mixing up the structure of religion with the spirituality of it. Ali is the most genuine kind of spiritual person. He wasn't born Muslim. He converted to Islam because he read about it, read its texts, and it was a faith whose belief system agreed with his morals. Like any religion, there's no backing evidence. It's faith. But it's not about the system, the mosques, the churches. It's about his God, and having hope. Ali is inspirational and gives others hope. Don't take it away.
Salam A beautiful video Ali, also another beautiful man who is in the video is Dr Abdullah-Al-Faruq, I met him here in Britain, Liverpool such a humble and open minded individual. Salam Paul
jakemoney, you couldn't have said it any better. The Qur'an has very beautiful things to say, yet most of us only know the bad. I was the same way until I learned the truth through Malcolm X.
i aint muslim, christian, jewish, buddhist etc..im an athiest...but this beat is fucking tight and Ali's rhymes are sick with tight flow as always and thats all i need to thumbs up this video cuz i got respect as long the trax be tight!!! Brotha keep makin that real hiphop about that real shit...
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I'm an athiest too, but that makes no difference on my view of music.
I've personally met Ali, and I've seen him perform,
and he brought tears to my eyes.
One of a kind mc.
❤️
"we will connect if your path ever intersects with me" -Brother Ali, "Self Taught". Its true . Once you experience the Brother, it changes you
May you be guided to light
That feeling of those tears running down your face is God calling to you may peace love and Life roll over you and fill you up with the faith
"Satan doubted it, angels bowed to it
I'm so beautifully human and I'm proud of it"
Damn, I needed to hear this so bad right now. Dude is the truth. Step back from the chaos and realize your self-worth, people.
That's the story of Adam brother 😊
Born a Christian, lost it when I grew up. Though I'm not a Muslim, Brother Ali's fire speaks to me in a way no music has before.
can't believe this has been waiting for me since 2009
Same here! 🙏♥️✝️✊
It's one of those timeless ones
Straight goosebumps for the whole song.
Im not religious at all, but this shit bumps.
InAshesWeStand real spittle
preach
Music is my religion the bridge to understanding all the depths of man.
Shit slaps like my mom when I'm feeling myself a little too much in her presence.
Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem
I said the good Lord made me what I am and I play this game for keeps
Got to use what I have to get what I want, all the dreamer got is his dream
And the good Lord made me what I am and I play the hand I'm dealt
Said sometimes the hardest thing to be in this world is just yourself
Best believe the Qur'an influenced all of my songs
My fans run and tattoo 'em all on they arms
Wanna travel, be there every time I perform
Now look me in my eye and tell me, how am I wrong?
And who would of thought
Just givin 'em the truth from my heart, both the ugly and the beautiful part
Would give 'em food from thought, let 'em chew it apart
And they'd all crowd around me and my movement would start
And how you gonna hate me for being what God made me?
It's not a game, I ain't sayin it playfully
They relate to the joy and the pain in me
And seein me make it be watchin a slave get free
Holler like Bilal in the tower
Hayya alal falah, Allah is the power
Givin voice to the dream and let it be seen
I admit it's obscene but deen recognize deen
So it isn't pristine when I spit a sixteen
Clean words don't describe the (shit) that I've seen
But layin in the alley, I whispered the Shahada
Bullets fly by from the drive by
So Imam Mohammed might pound on the podium
Popmaster Fabel work it out on the linoleum
Chappelle bust funnies, Mos Def bust rhymes
Muhammad Ali is the greatest of all time
I said the good Lord made me what I am and I play this game for keeps
Got to use what I have to get what I want, all the dreamer got is his dream
And the good Lord made me what I am and I play the hand I'm dealt
Said sometimes the hardest thing to be in this world is just yourself
Something spiritual happen when them hands get to clappin
Can you tell me, what language do you laugh in?
The human reaction of smiles and cries
What language are the tears when they're fallin from your eyes?
You've probably seen the sunrise hundreds of times
But let a painter paint it or a poet describe
The very moment where heaven and Earth might collide
And God let the breath of life come outside
Uh, Satan doubted it, angels bowed to it
I'm so beautifully human and I'm proud of it
Soul of a soldier, heart of a scholar
I wrote this poem with the blood of a martyr
Imam Mohammed might pound on the podium
Popmaster Fabel work it out on the linoleum
Chappelle bust funnies, Mos Def bust rhymes
Muhammad Ali is the greatest of all time
I said the good Lord made me what I am and I play this game for keeps
Got to use what I have to get what I want, all the dreamer got is his dream
And the good Lord made me what I am and I play the hand I'm dealt
Said sometimes the hardest thing to be in this world is just yourself
"My good friend Rik Cordero shot the video at a community event we did in the historic Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Center in Harlem NY"
That's taken from the video description.
rik Cordero making shit happen over decades of hip hop
I atheist. But, i love this song. Its poetic. It tells u to treat ppl with kindness. Life is hard but dont give up. Know u r special. U r a warrior but also a kind person.😭
"Chappelle bust funnies, Mos Def bust rhymes...
Muhammad Ali is The GREATEST of all times"
I'm one of the biggest atheist on earth, but everytime I hear a song talking about God it makes me chill. DMX with Lord give me a sign for example, or this Brother Ali's joint : sooooo good! They put their heart in those songs!
Been bumpin’ since this came out. Part of my life.
It's 2020 and I'm just now hearing about this artist
it don't matter what you feeling at any point, this song will make you feel good regardless of what you are and what you follow or what you lead.
"My feeling is that, when done right, spirituality and art are one and the same." AMEN to that!!! Big ups Brother Ali
so inspiring.
But let a painter paint it or a poet describe it..... The most beautiful and meaningful concept in this realm. I love humanity. One of the greatest songs ever.
It doesn't matter which religion you follow. The light can't be described in words. It can only be experienced. One day you will understand. Kudos Brother!
Rest in Peace to the greatest of all time Muhammad Ali.
¤Shadows on the Sun ¤
Proper spirit will always ring true.
Sought this song when I heard what happened in New Zealand this mornin.. stop hating world
Rip..
Smile, it is the key that fits the lock of everybody's heart.
You're not just a drop in the ocean, you're the mighty ocean in the drop. Rumi
Brother Ali, your songs are helping me through it only god knows. May god bless you and your family. Love and peace ALWAYS, regardless of your race or religion god loves you like that. Bless us all.
this is what it's all about. understandin' your purpose, doin' it, strikin' a balance between livin' da life and fulfillin' yo divine role...
I never truly understood the lyrics of I Tremble until I took my Shahada. I don't have the words but the best description I can summon is that I was gripped with this beautiful fear that can only be the Fear of Allah, while at the same time feeling His Grace & Mercy. It was humbling, overwhelming and comforting at the same time. Like I was blessed with the Best Gift one could be given yet at the same time there is a responsibility that comes with it. Assalamualaikum. May Allah SWT be pleased with you and your family.
I'd be so honored to meet you someday. Thank you for your words. Bless you brother ali.
i think brother ali is just a beautiful person...just his perseverance alone is amazing...not to mention the dope ass music he makes.
BismiAllah Ar Rahman Nir Raheem,
Being Muslim and hearing all the, great, references to Islamic history and Islam in this song is amazing, Alhamdulilah!
LOVE IT MAKES MY DAY A GREAT DAY VERY TIME I LISTEN TO IT....THE GREAT LORD IS SMILYING UP IN HEAVEN....=]=]=]=]
what a real gangsta is in modern day so ppl need to take wat this man is doing and do it
just keep doing wat u do ali
This is simply what I consider "real" religion--what it is supposed to be--real heart, genuine, reflecting where we should all be trying to go. man, thanks for being on this dim planet, Bro Ali! Keep speaking for all of us that don't have a mic! Thanks.
There are many moments and lines of truth in this song and other works by this man. One of the most telling to me and great to hear and to know is this. 2:12 " Something spiritual happen when them hands get to clapping. Can you tell me what language do you laugh in?"
man this dude has taken it back to the days of OLD, mad respect. We need more of this, positive hip hop is key.
This classic so old it got myspace at the end of it :D
Love you Brother Ali!
This is still one of my favorite songs. So Brother, when you coming back to St. Louis? The last show was fire!
human reactions are smiles and cries
what color are ur tears when they fall from your eyes
i believe a man blessed by the lord will touch all
this puts a big smile on my face brother ali is the MANNNNNNN got to listen again...!!!
Effn complete classic our brother still rawkin 2024
why haven't i heard of brother ali sooner? this guy is a master of the mic.
you are either a brother in faith or a brother in humanity. At least I try to live by that.
2019 still slaps
its still slapping in 2020.
This song is pure poetry in my eyes and ears.
tell me what languagedo you laugh in, what language are the tears when they're fallin' from your eyes......deep.....i love it...
Peace be upon Brother Ali and all people in the video and may knowledge and wisdom will come with it!
Brother brought me to tears of joy.
Big Up & Many Blessins' Y'all !!
~ Roots
Urban Bluesman from the mountains of Carolina.
One!!
Wouah I'm crying. .. thank you Brother...so so so nice and wisefull !
Asalaamu alaykum, Brother Ali. Thank you for this song, your other songs, and ALL the hard work you've been doing for years. You are an inspiration to so many brothers and sisters, all over the place. May ALLAH, God Almighty Bless you and Strengthen you, forevermore.
Your friend and brother in faith,
Matthew.
One of my all time favorites
So funky, and so powerful
this song and this video just puts the biggest smile on my face
Truly the best of english poetry
One of my Favorite Songs
Love this track! brother ali bb!
Feel good music.. many blessings
Thank you RHYMESAYERS for putting my MIZZO on. Peace.
#YOURPOWERUPATNOON
This is such a good song
truly inspirational to see what could have been taboo be made into something worth understanding and listening to
Holler like Bilal in the tower , Haya ala al falah ALLAH is the power
Wow just amazing. Rarely does music strike me like this song did!
really good to see you rockin a crowd of righteous believers stay up ali
a sign like that chill you get...
truth be told, i'm happy for you, from the bottom of my heart, bro.
Bismillahi Rahmanin rahim ❤️
Instand smile when i heard that.
Brother Ali is SOOOO underrated .
Mane you got 12,00 views you should have that many comments mane cause that is a hot song and you delivered. Stay at it and stay on em mane. Inna minute Mile A Minute one love
On repeat 2 days in a row! Xo
2020 when we need it most!
Me like! This song has been my ringtone for a few months now.
As he said. Be Grateful for that.
The hardest thing to be is yourself
Sick Music...I love it man.
Goddamn, that's soul.
What language are the tears when they're fallin from your eyes?
Back here in 2023, and it stilllllllll hits. 🔥🔥🤍🤍🤍
Brother Ali does great work bridging an unbridgeable gap
keep it up man, your an inspiration to us all
You took my words out of my mouth, thanks brother.
Alhamdoelillah!!
Loved the message, the song and the videoclip.
Greetz:
Abdoerrahman from Rotterdam-The Netherlands.
Truth. try not to play this poem over and over. Jah Live.
In 2023 this is still banging.
dopest mc to ever do it brother ali is gona become bigger than the beatles
HOT DAMN !! this is SOUL fire! PREACH IT BROTHER!!
true words has been spoken
He has a timeless voice. Him, Guru, KRS, Nas, Mos, Doom....those dudes could read a pancake recipe to me and it would sound dope.
fuckin love this song! great vid. the meaning behind it, is something everyone should get!
love you my brother Ali
*Listen to the work of my brother FEELFOUND, he really needs support, he is trying. 💯*
People are mixing up the structure of religion with the spirituality of it.
Ali is the most genuine kind of spiritual person. He wasn't born Muslim. He converted to Islam because he read about it, read its texts, and it was a faith whose belief system agreed with his morals. Like any religion, there's no backing evidence. It's faith. But it's not about the system, the mosques, the churches. It's about his God, and having hope. Ali is inspirational and gives others hope. Don't take it away.
this is straight up next level
Salam
A beautiful video Ali, also another beautiful man who is in the video is Dr Abdullah-Al-Faruq, I met him here in Britain, Liverpool such a humble and open minded individual.
Salam
Paul
jakemoney, you couldn't have said it any better. The Qur'an has very beautiful things to say, yet most of us only know the bad. I was the same way until I learned the truth through Malcolm X.
R.I.P MUHAMMAD ALI
I'm obsessed with Brother Ali. Him and Slug are fucking dope!
Not to many out there can out rap this dude
i aint muslim, christian, jewish, buddhist etc..im an athiest...but this beat is fucking tight and Ali's rhymes are sick with tight flow as always and thats all i need to thumbs up this video cuz i got respect as long the trax be tight!!!
Brotha keep makin that real hiphop about that real shit...
damn brother ali can make amazing music
I don't believe in God but this song can make a whole crowd come together :)
Ooooo, Damn! Thats some fresh shit