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Outlandish is a hip-hop group based in Denmark. Formed in 1997, it consists of Isam Bachiri (born in Denmark and of Moroccan background), Waqas Ali Qadri (born in Denmark and of Pakistani background), and Lenny Martinez (born in Honduras and of Cuban and Honduran descent). All three members are religious, with Isam and Waqas being Muslims and Lenny being Catholic. The band members live in Brøndby Strand.
Outlandish's hip-hop/R&B/soul music sound takes influences from their various backgrounds (Moroccan/Arab/Amazigh, Pakistani/Punjabi and Latin American), and although their songs are primarily in English, they usually feature lyrics in Spanish, Urdu/Punjabi, Danish, and Arabic. Outlandish often include themes about Islam and contemporary issues facing young Muslims in the west in their music.[citation needed]
Their first single "Pacific to Pacific" was used in connection with an Amnesty International charity event. Next came the single "Saturday Night", a song that was later included on the soundtrack for the Danish film Pizza King. These singles were followed by their debut album, Outland's Official in 2000, which was only released in Denmark. The lead single, "Walou", was later included on their second album Bread & Barrels of Water.[citation needed]
Yeah
Right about now I want everybody
To put your peace signs up in the air
This one is for the struggle everywhere
He went from a hut to the ghetto
From the ghetto to a mansion
Catch him on the block, kid's romantic
Top of the billion Yeah he be dancing
He's living proof so you got no excuse
Say Hallelujah
Say Alhamdulillah
Praise be at whoever your hearts is at
Whether that be Allah or Jesus Christ
Listen ain't no problem if you flipping the bird
If you got left at the curb than it's absurd
'Cause life is a regular time to be circular
No place for lot have mercy in particular
They party for real, I've seen people grabing
And steal end a conversation
For less than a dollar for real
Hard to conceil when you're spinning wheels
With a PhD in a gypsy cab you feel me
Oh I remember way back when it was a dream that I had
We were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard
And with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Yeah with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Hey hey the sun is shining, the boys are crying
The streets are marching, I don't mind changing
Maybe she lies, maybe she cries
Maybe she give you a piece of her mind
Maybe she knows
Maybe she lies, Cause she'd prefer a broken neck
Instead of a broken heart
Oh I remember way back when it was a dream that I had
We were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard
And with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Yeah with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Hey hey
Y tanto se a entregado
Y tanto se a pierdido
El tiempo pasa y nadie
Encuentra esta a mano avierta
Pierdido en a luna
Estrellas que me asustan
El tiempo pasa y nunca
Veo esa puerta avierta
Quando vere?
Quien me vera?
Quien me dara
Un beso en la frente quando no pueda mas?
Se que yo I lo que so
Puedo darte mas
Si mas si mas si mas
Oh I remember way back when it was a dream that I had
We were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard
And with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Yeah with the all the weight of the world hanging over you
Hey Hey
Oh I remember way back when it was a dream that I had
We were just a couple of friends playing in the school yard
And with the all the weight of the world hanging over you