Awaken

 Awaken

We were given so many prizes 
We changed the desert into oasis 
We built buildings of different lengths and sizesAnd we felt so very satisfied 
We bought and boughtWe couldn’t stop buying 
We gave charity to the poor ’causeWe couldn’t stand their crying 
We thought we paid our dues 
But in fact

To ourselves we’re just lying 
Oh

I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my place 
I’m walking with my head lowered from my race 
Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west 
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We were told what to buy and we’d bought 
We went to London, Paris and 
We made show we were seen in the most exlusive shops 
Yes we felt so very satisfied

We felt our money gave us infinite power 
We forgot to teach our children about history and honor

We didn’t have any time to lose 
When we were.. (were) 
So busy feeling so satisfied

I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I’m walking with my head lowered from my race 
Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west 
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We became the visuals without a soul 
despite the heat 
Our homes felt so empty and cold 
To fill the emptiness 
We bought and bought 
Maybe all the fancy cars 
And bling will make us feel satisfied

My dear brother and sisterIt’s time to change inside 
Open your eyes 
Don’t throw away what’s right aside 
Before the day comes 
When there’s nowhere to run and hide 
Now ask yourself ’cause Allah’s watching you

Is He satisfied? 
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied? 
Is Allah satisfied? 

Oh
I’m walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I’m walking with my head lowered from my race 
Yes it’s easy to blame everything on the west 
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves