Sunflower
Blossoming Faith: MiniMuslims' Sunflower Song Meaning
Lyrics
Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
Expressing excitement or affirmation.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Continuing the expression of excitement or affirmation.
Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
Reiteration of excitement or affirmation.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Continuing the expression of excitement or affirmation.
Hearing the adhan, time to start my day
Recognizing the call to prayer (adhan) signaling the start of the day.
Sun peeking out, those very first rays
Describing the sun's initial appearance with its rays.
Lighting up my path, showing me the way
Metaphorically, the sun's rays are guiding the individual's path.
Love for Allah makes me want to obey
The love for God (Allah) inspires obedience.
Birds tweeting loud, that's their tesbihat
Comparing birds' chirping to the act of tesbihat (remembrance or glorification of God).
Bees buzzing round round, honey like that
Drawing a parallel between bees producing honey and the goodness associated with it.
Sway with the trees humming humming hasanat
Metaphorically, swaying with trees while they "hum" goodness (hasanat).
Joining in dhikr yea we do it like that
Participating in dhikr (remembrance of God) in a joyful manner.
Oh looks like I found my true peace
Finding a sense of genuine tranquility or contentment.
Time to be the very best of me
Time to strive to become the best version of oneself.
Ooooh like a stem with strong roots
Comparing oneself to a plant (stem) with firm beliefs (strong roots).
Allah is who I choose
Choosing God (Allah) as the primary focus.
Arms wide with gratitude, yeah!
Expressing gratitude with open arms.
Yeah we go with the glow
Embracing the radiance of God's praise.
With the praise of the One
Continuation of glorifying God.
Be a sunflower
Encouragement to be like a sunflower, symbolizing growth and positivity.
Your love is never too much
Emphasizing that one can never love God too much.
Yeah we go with the glow
Embracing the radiance of God's praise (repeated).
With the praise of the One
Continuation of glorifying God (repeated).
Be a sunflower, a sunflower
Reiteration to be like a sunflower, symbolizing growth and positivity (repeated).
Struggle with believing yeah yeah,
Acknowledging difficulties in maintaining faith.
Stuck in your feelings, no
Feeling emotionally trapped or overwhelmed.
He's always right there for you
Assurance that God is always present despite one's feelings.
Don't need a reason, no
No specific reason needed to seek God's help.
Oh, Take it down another path
Encouragement to take a different, possibly better, path in life.
You can feel Him telling you to turn around
Sensing God's guidance to change direction.
Showing you His trust, so you don't back down
God's assurance and support to face challenges.
Maybe you were lost but you now are found
Feeling once lost but now having direction and purpose.
Don't be afraid of the unknown
Advice to confront uncertainties without fear.
Listen close you're not alone
Reassurance of God's presence, ensuring one is not alone.
Feelings come & feelings go
Emphasizing the transient nature of emotions.
But He is there to help you grow
Belief in God's guidance for personal development.
Ooooh like a stem with strong roots
Reiteration of comparing oneself to a plant with strong beliefs (repeated).
Allah is who I choose
Choosing God (Allah) as the primary focus (repeated).
Arms wide with gratitude, yeah!
Expressing gratitude with open arms (repeated).
Yeah we go with the glow
Embracing the radiance of God's praise (repeated).
With the praise of the One
Continuation of glorifying God (repeated).
Be a sunflower
Encouragement to be like a sunflower, symbolizing growth and positivity (repeated).
Your love is never too much
Emphasizing that one can never love God too much (repeated).
Yeah we go with the glow
Embracing the radiance of God's praise (repeated).
With the praise of the One
Continuation of glorifying God (repeated).
Be a sunflower, a sunflower
Reiteration to be like a sunflower, symbolizing growth and positivity (repeated).
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