Brother Ali - Can't Take That Away Lyrics






I loved you before I knew that you existed
It really isn't anybody's business
Not asking for permission or a witness
It honestly doesn't make any difference
Living in this insane mess
There's only one person that can make me make sense
I've got troubles and my own fears
But as long as you're alive, I'm not alone here
My mirror, when I'm right near you
Your guiding light shines to see my life clearer
You're so woven inside my spirit
Even when you're not around I feel you
Lord knows they don't come no realer
My soul road dog my healer
The only reason I believe in me
I'm trying to be what you seem to me

When the highs get low and joys turn woes
I'll be close forever and a day
They can't take that away
When you make your mistakes, my heat is a place
Where you're safe I never would betray
They can't take that away
And what you made mine is true
Lifetime full of treasures, I'll never repay
They can't take that away

I love you and there's nothing you can do about it
I love you right through all your human problems
I might've got excited at you and shouted
But you never let me down when it truly counted
Nothing could ever break the bond
Whatever page you're on
Celebrate or mourn, babies born or parents gone
No matter how crazy the storm, you won't face it alone
The best part of me is drawn to you
Me and anything I own belong to you
I treasure everything important to you
Any secret I ever had I show them to you
I owe you nothing but the whole truth
I wouldn't want to meet the me that doesn't know you
The only reason I believe in me
I'm trying to be what you seem to see

When the highs get low and joys turn woes
I'll be close forever and a day
They can't take that away
When you make your mistakes, my heat is a place
Where you're safe I never would betray
They can't take that away
And what you made mine is true
Lifetime full of treasures, I'll never repay
They can't take that away

[Amir Sulaiman:]
These are wounds, not scars
It will only be a scar when it stops bleeding, stops hurting
You can forget about scars
But you cannot forget about wounds
Everyone meets the injured with sympathy or disgust
Do you need a tissue?
No, I need stiches





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  1. C.... H....

    I Am, grateful to ha e crossed your path my brother.🙏🏿😌 I first heard you listening to Sa Roc🙏🏿 “We Got This”, it is my theme song🙏🏿 I Am going to go download this album now!🙏🏿
    Blessings my brother, Asé!🙏🏿
    facebook.com/truthseeksu

  2. M.... ....

    This is our song x

  3. M.... C....

    Verse 1]
    I loved you before I knew that you existed
    It isn't really anybody's business
    Not asking for permission or a witness
    It honestly doesn't make any difference
    Living in this insane mess
    There's only one person that can make me make sense
    I've got troubles and my own fears
    But as long as you're alive, I'm not alone here
    My mirror, when I'm right near you
    Your guiding light shines to see my life clearer
    You're so woven inside my spirit
    Even when you're not around I feel you
    Lord knows they don't come no realer
    My soul road dog my healer
    The only reason I believe in me
    I'm trying to be what you seem to see

    [Hook]
    When the highs get low and the joys turn woes
    I'll be close forever and a day
    They can't take that away
    They can't take that away
    (Right) When your world start falling, I can read about it all in your face
    You ain't even gotta say
    They can't take that away
    They can't take that away
    When you make your mistakes, my heart is a place
    Where you're safe I never would betray
    They can't take that away
    They can't take that away
    And what you made mine is true
    Lifetime full of treasures, I'll never repay
    They can't take that away


    [Verse 2]
    I love you and there's nothing you can do about it
    I love you right through all your human problems
    I might've got excited at you and shouted
    But you never let me down when it truly counted
    Nothing could ever break the bond
    Whatever page you're on
    Celebrate or mourn, babies born or parents gone
    No matter how crazy the storm, you won't face it alone
    The best part of me is drawn to you
    Me and anything I own belong to you
    I treasure everything important to you
    Any secret I ever had I show them to you
    I owe you nothing but the whole truth
    I wouldn't want to meet the me that doesn't know you
    The only reason I believe in me
    I'm trying to be what you seem to see

    [Hook]
    When the highs get low and joys turn woes
    I'll be close forever and a day
    They can't take that away
    They can't take that away
    When your world start falling, I can read about it all in your face
    You ain't even gotta say
    They can't take that away
    They can't take that away
    When you make your mistakes, my heart is a place
    Where you're safe I never would betray
    They can't take that away
    They can't take that away
    And what you made mine is a true (ah, it's love)
    Lifetime full of treasures, I'll never repay
    They can't take that away, they can' t take that away
    Oh my God now

    [Interlude: Amir Sulaiman]
    These are wounds, not scars
    It will only be a scar when it stops bleeding, stops hurting
    You can forget about scars
    But you cannot forget about wounds
    Everyone meets the injured with sympathy or disgust
    Do you need a tissue?
    No, I need stitches

  4. M.... C....

    I loved you before I knew that you existed
    It really isn't anybody's business
    Not asking for permission or a witness
    It honestly doesn't make any difference
    Living in this insane mess
    There's only one person that can make me make sense
    I've got troubles and my own fears
    But as long as you're alive, I'm not alone here
    My mirror, when I'm right near you
    Your guiding light shines to see my life clearer
    You're so woven inside my spirit
    Even when you're not around I feel you
    Lord knows they don't come no realer
    My soul road dog, my healer
    The only reason I believe in me
    I'm trying to be what you seem to me

    When the highs get low and joys turn woes
    I'll be close forever and a day
    They can't take that away
    When you make your mistakes, my heart is a place
    Where you're safe I never would betray
    They can't take that away
    And what you made mine is true
    Lifetime full of treasures, I'll never repay
    They can't take that away

    I love you and there's nothing you can do about it
    I love you right through all your human problems
    I might've got excited at you and shouted
    But you never let me down when it truly counted
    Nothing could ever break the bond
    Whatever page you're on
    Celebrate or mourn, babies born or parents gone
    No matter how crazy the storm, you won't face it alone
    The best part of me is drawn to you
    Me and anything I own belong to you
    I treasure everything important to you
    Any secret I ever had I show them to you
    I owe you nothing but the whole truth
    I wouldn't want to meet the me that doesn't know you
    The only reason I believe in me
    I'm trying to be what you seem to see

    When the highs get low and joys turn woes
    I'll be close forever and a day
    They can't take that away
    When you make your mistakes, my heat is a place
    Where you're safe I never would betray
    They can't take that away
    And what you made mine is true
    Lifetime full of treasures, I'll never repay
    They can't take that away

    These are wounds, not scars
    It will only be a scar when it stops bleeding, stops hurting
    You can forget about scars
    But you cannot forget about wounds
    Everyone meets the injured with sympathy or disgust
    Do you need a tissue?
    No, I need stiches

  5. M.... ....

    used this song at my wedding yesterday for after ceremony, thank you !

  6. O.... ....

    Played this at my wedding this past August... #Sosohiphop

  7. B.... J....

    Gorgeous

  8. J.... D....

    Brother Ali is one of the best emcees ever!!! So freaking underrated!!

  9. J.... M....

    The truth in music form!! Tremble, literally makes the hair stand up on my body! The energy just flows through you Brother! I thank the universe that you exist! Thank you for being above the clouds!

  10. K.... k....

    Using parts of this song for my vows. Love this album

  11. m.... G....

    Thanks need this after all the garbage out nowadays. thank god for some good stuff left.

  12. f.... s....

    Love this song, still trying to figure out the part at the end about wounds and scars. I’m still not sure how that ties into the rest of the song. Any thoughts?

    f.... s....

    financial success It's an interlude, when you listen to his CD there are interludes between each of his songs.

  13. V.... S....

    I play this once a day, man!!!

    V.... S....

    Viviana SV Yes!!! I love that idea. Learning this for my girlfriend so I'm listening to it over and over... never gets old.

  14. D.... A....

    The one person that gave this a thumbs down can blow me.

  15. L.... L....

    I don't know if anybody feels the same way, but this album existing is literally a life changing event for me. It is the soundtrack to my life right now. I will forever remember the first time listening to it, and knowing right away that I was listening to a piece of history being made.

    L.... L....

    Lefty Laylo agreed 1000..this song brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it

    L.... L....

    I grew up listening to hip hop but after finding recovery from addiction a little over a year ago I've now only listened to postive MCs like brother Ali. I've finally found love for myself and others and have a postive outlook on life which he lives and spits.

    L.... L....

    I first heard this song on Spotify and it was such an immediate emotional response for my wife and I. My wife was recently hospitalized and I was unable to be by her side every day. The power and message of this amazing track lets us be together in the worst of times even though we were hours apart. And they can’t take that away

    L.... L....

    Absolutely. Brother Ali and Slug have definitely been the most important and impactful artists I’ve encountered, in my life. Their beautiful lyrics touch my soul and help me to stand back up, when I fall into fear or despair.

  16. J.... E....

    Trying to be what you seem to see

  17. D.... ....

    #SoulFood

  18. B.... R....

    I my lord. You are a musical genius Brother Ali ! Thank you so much for existing. Your music makes you feel like you were put on this earth for me and anyone else who would open their hearts and ears to your music and enlightenment!

  19. k.... s....

    I'm not crying, it's just clear blood dripping from my eyes

    k.... s....

    the same tears shed by generations upon generations of our own brothers and sisters and ancestors. we all came from the same tribe , from the same land mass , same ocean , same river , same stream , ... same planet. same universe. same singular atom. - mind blown.

  20. G.... B....

    has a very atmosphere "let me know..." from their Southsiders album vibe to it.

    theyre both dope ass songs

  21. T.... W....

    What a blessing this man is!

    T.... W....

    no joke.

    T.... W....

    Thomas Welborn Yes.

    T.... W....

    Well said 🦁

  22. R.... M....

    beautiful piece of art along with all other records you blessed us with my brotha I'll see ya I front row tonight

  23. K.... M....

    Fucking fire