Brother Ali - Own Light (What Hearts Are For) Lyrics
You're not using your heart for
What hearts are for
They've been trying to shut us down our whole life
I thank God for healing
Thank God for listening, listen
You've been trying to build me up my whole life
I thank God for building
You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
I thank God I'm living
Sometime I feel like a stranger, maybe I ain't from here
World going crazy, how could that be unclear?
Know that I'm a soldier, heart's on my battleground
Sword in the holster, had to come back around
I ain't got a lot to say but the ancestors may
Speaking to the whole globe, numbers don't occur to me
You can listen solo 'cause you're the whole world to me
I jump in with both feet nothing low key
You can find me where I'm s'posed be, where my folks be
If you listen very closely you know who chose me
Nothing that I own owns me and so I'm so free
I remember being hungry needing groceries
Nighttime getting no sleep 'til my nose bleed
Got a message to the police:
You're not using your heart for what hearts are for
They've been trying to shut us down our whole life
I thank God for healing
You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
Thank God for listening, listen
You've been trying to build me up my whole life
I thank God for building
You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
I thank God I'm living
Not for one second I believe what you're telling me
I know you invented disease and sell the remedy
Universe is sending me centuries of memories
So the very breath that I breathe is all I ever need
I got that Muhammad Ali up in my pedigree
Yes I be speaking my peace up in my seventies
Ain't worry bout ya threatening me, I'm just being honest
I ain't buying fear just because it's all you got left
We just want to make love 'til we wake up
I believe whoever made us envisioned greatness
And you know they want to paint us with the same brush
Wanna enterchain us 'til we fill our grave up
Alright okay but when it's all said and it's all done
And I look back at the trophies I won
I will only count one
I'm using my heart for what hearts are for
They've been trying to shut us down our whole life
I thank God for healing
You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
Thank God for listening, listen
You've been trying to build me up my whole life
I thank God for building
You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
I thank God I'm living
And I know who I am
I know whose I am
On your wings, I fly and your shoes, I stand
I'm animated by love, I don't move by chance
Any stage I touch or any place I stand
There y'all land, living in the world as it is
Cracked vessel, I am no more and no less than a man
Any po-sessions that I have are just in my hand
I'm balancing the best that I can
I'm not making no claims but
I'm using my heart for what hearts are for
All the beauty in this whole life (uh)
I thank God for healing
And You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
I thank God for listening, listen
You've been trying to build me up my whole life
I thank God for building
You ain't got to get me lit, I got my own light
I thank God I'm living
Just reflecting all the beauty in this whole life
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Brother Ali Own Light (What Hearts Are For) Comments
Mendocino!!
My favourite song. Thanks Brother Ali much love 💖
😂...Asé my brother!🙏🏿
Blessings!
SoulShine
💓💗💓
🙏🏿
Mashallah
Glad to see a video too this beautiful piece. With all the koas in the world today I have to tap back into tothe light Brother Ali your Leader amongst men thank you. God, Allah, Budda, David or whomever you CHOOSE to call God Where all Family.
The play with "empire state of mind " at the beginning is so nice.
Lovin it here in green bay ali!!
Gnostic
💖💯
Complete Bullshit - Islam is still based on it's first conception - Kill the infidel. I stopped the video at about 45 seconds in. This is what you want to showcase? How about the asshole who just stabbed 8 to 10 people on the London bridge, until he was shot down? Christianity had its reformation, Judaism had it's reformation, Buddhism had its reformation - Islam >? - No you are all infidels, and by its work, you are all enemies... So what the fuck is the point of trying to defend these morons and their Jihad- And don't go making a mockery of the truth- if you cannot accept it, you are cattle to the slaughter. They hate you, they hate me - Read their - Holy book, and please - make sense of it. You will realize the lies of their religion.
this songs need more than 1 million views
This is STILL my favorite(ist) song by you Brother Ali!!
Peace be unto you, Brother. A little "joke" I've stumbled on, I think you'll appreciate it.
2(3.14)
B(C.AD)
The through-line; Exodus 3: 14
Merry Xmas. :D
This is out to my boy Ahmed. I don't care you ate that Double Bacon w/ Cheese. Neither does God. You good, fam.
Such a Chill Song.
Im not religious. But its such a poignant message that i cant help but set semantics aside. 💘
He has the cadence of a young Kanye / Rocafella. Thank you Brother Ali for spreading peace + love.
You got a friend in me Ali
Life is hard... I sincerely hope that we can all share that struggle together.
The 800 people who disliked this video are probably mad christians
Love you Brother...thx for sharing your heart.... =] ♪♪♪♪ = 1♥
There were at least 10 windows backgrounds in this video ;)
May you never stop rhyming. Bless!
Nice vid dope track.
Thank you Brother Ali...you moved me in ways I cant explain, so IMMA USE WHAT MY HEART WAS MEANT FOR...LOVE.
Came here after hearing him at the Bernie rally! Can't believe I've been missing out on such talent.
Thanks for reppin my home Seattle in your video. The PNW is beautiful.
Such a great song !
SeemsGood
Why is this song making me cry?
Crying is healing. That's a good thing :) Let it out and smile.
Perfect song, everything is so conscious, sound like jay z though. # ; 0, : /.
Lol Ali lookin like black thought wit the fedora an glasses
Asalamo elikum brother Ali mad respect and love to you
"Got a message to the police "
Killing it brother!
Thank you for this song, Ali. So powerful. I hope one day our paths cross as I would love to chat with you about the beauty surrounding us.
I like good people not living evil. Not evil incarnated.
If I were to date a man or marry one it would be one like this. A good person, with a good message, attempting to do better. Not some Nazi creep at a bar. Gross.
Have respect for others!!!
Goosebumps
This song makes me cry......the impact is deep......i fucking love you ......
You cried 😂
My brother forever
So worshipping idols is what Islam teaches? WTF Ali? What kind of goofi Sufi shit is this man... Lol get on that Ahlul Sunnah, showing half naked bitches doing yoga? Man you ain't repping real Islam Homeboy
👍 "Name The Jew or die"
I try to be optimistic but some people are just AWFUL
Brother is on another level peace my brother!!!
Americans are like teenagers, they dont wanna wake up and they know it all .
brother ali you're my number 1 inspiration (after my dad and kid) lol. musically though, numiber 1.....such a good track...your freestyling is really good too. check out my tracks, maybe we could do a collabo someday, name the price or perogatives/expectations/ whatever and what have you. 55'pce
Still here 2019 one love
Awesome track, false religion. You know who God is, lol.
faith is bullshit
Needed this healing vibe tonight, thank you brother <3 Inspirational <3
Everyone who dislike this song your not using your heart for what hearts are for
Thanks for making me tear up. Please keep making music.
super up there in the dopests
This song hits so hard on so many levels, I've shared to a lot of people who I feel would like it, and they all said it helped them...most amazing lyrics!
thank you for motivating me. Much love
😳🔥😳🔥😳🔥😳Holy shizzzz how are you not more famous. Your wordsmith style is so dang crisp. Oh my lordie! 😳🔥😳🔥😳🔥
Quranite.com
When I listen to this song my heart opens and love fills it up. Not many people can create a feeling like that. He knows how to use his heart 💖💯
Hearts to love one another and to do good if only but gives me hope for others
Allah-u ekber Allah-u ekber La ilahe illallah.
That's Right.! Hey 💃💯
I thank god for healing🙏
brother ali makes headphones music ~!!
strng radio salute
There aren't many artist (if any) that can express the beauty and hope through all the ugliness in the world. Brother Ali is a great gift to the world. Thank you Rhymesayers for sharing his music .
Masha Allah so beautiful
Loved this guy's music rap since the beginning. Give him a warm ❤️
The intro from dr. Omar Faruq, from where is this quote? Was this a dedicated piece or is it a part of a lecture? Btw i forgot if i commented on this video.. but it's amazing. Some rly strong lines there. Gave me some needed strength at the right time so ofcourse Alhamdulilah and also thanks to all the wonderfull people in this production :)
9+10+1+7=18 1+8=9 may her soul live forever in her memories of spirit body mind
Such a beautiful and powerful song. Really hit me in the feels Brotha. Much love.
Thank you Brother Ali
Brotha Ali Denver 2017 was there baby
not religious but appreciate the sentiment in the intro sample. brother ali is probably the only christian rap i'm game with hahaha
Divinely elegant.bliss you brother Ali
Seriously loving this guys message!!!
Moth meme activeate
Rymesayers group is best around! 💥🤘👍😋 #diemidwestern
🔥🔥🔥
Damn....brother Ali making majic
i listen to this daily 2019
Oh my god this is so amazing.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 We need more positive music like this!
2019, you are still getting fans like me.
I listened to 4+ hours of interviews and just hearing you speak you before ever hearing a song. It means so much to me. Everything, you are THE man. Im not religious at all, but i look up to you and your soul
💕™
Who is the fellow in the intro? Is he speaking from a text?
Dr. Umar Farukh Abd-Allah as stated in the description..
Another great song I stumbled on too late.... brother ali and vinnie paz both caught me attention, been under my hip hop radar for years. I feel ashamed this didn't pop up Any sooner.
Lyrical Genius. Yep, this is Rhymesayers alright.
Love Peace Freedom Justice and Equality 💚🙏🏿
💒💍👣👰✌🙏🍓💎😘😍😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
this man restores my faith in hip hop. Considering the dominance of them mumble rappers, I thought hip hop was already dead. Thanks Ali.
Brother Ali is underrated , its gotta be hard to have all the talent and none of the accolades
Amazing😚😚😚😚😚😚
Aw yeah, Aliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
There are 781 unintelligent people if they think this song sucks
This is music!
Whenever i turn the radio on to a hip hop station i literally hear fart noises mixed with bad queefs.
This has got to be one of the best songs I've heard lately good vibes and energy thank you much💓✌
776 heartless fools
781 pussy. I'm one of em.