Tremble
Unveiling the Unseen: Brother Ali's Tremble
Lyrics
I'm a man, not a brand
I assert my identity as a human, not a commodity or product.
Heart knows no bar code that can be scanned
The core of human emotions cannot be reduced to a scannable code.
Revealing what can't be held up in the hand
I reveal intangible aspects that can't be physically grasped.
Bearer of the standard that you cram to understand
I represent a standard that may be challenging for others to comprehend fully.
Uncharted land telescopes can't discover
There are unexplored aspects of human experience that telescopes cannot uncover.
Can't throw it at strippers to make 'em pretend to love you
Genuine emotions cannot be used to manipulate or deceive others.
I sew the seed like fabric at the seams
I contribute to the growth and development of life, akin to sewing fabric.
You can't sip it to lean, but you can give it to fiends
Emotions cannot be consumed like a beverage, but they can be shared with others.
The most taken-for-granted on the planet
The human experience is often overlooked or underappreciated.
You can't Snapchat it or Instagram it
Genuine emotions cannot be captured or showcased on social media platforms.
It's from the unseen realm where the camera can't film
Emotions come from a spiritual realm beyond the reach of cameras.
But the coal gets scorched into diamonds in the kiln
Challenging experiences lead to personal growth and transformation.
Created and evolved, the khaliq and the rabb
Reference to the creator and sustainer of existence.
The sun, moon and the stars, Alhamdulillah
Expressing gratitude for the universe's elements.
The biggest secret but you can't Wikileak it
A powerful secret that cannot be exposed or shared recklessly.
Cause an unbroken chain transmit it to the seekers
Transmission of spiritual knowledge to those who seek it.
Little mysteries bring the biggest victories
Small, mysterious aspects of life lead to significant triumphs.
I'ma click the dhikr beads 'til I'm rid of this disease
Engaging in repetitive prayers for spiritual healing.
We the breath of God that was left in charge
Humans are entrusted with the essence of God.
They dread the second we remember what we are
Others fear the moment we recognize our true nature.
I tremble in the presence of it
Expressing a feeling of awe and reverence in the presence of something profound.
I tremble at the mention of it
A similar expression of awe and reverence at the mere mention of the profound entity.
The infinite love that animates the finite
Describing an endless, boundless love that gives life meaning.
The necessary where the possible derive light
The essential and inevitable source of illumination in the realm of possibilities.
Uncreated majesty and mercy
Referring to the uncreated greatness and mercy of a higher power.
Irrestible end of every journey
Highlighting the irresistible conclusion of every life journey.
Allah
Reference to the divine entity, Allah.
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