If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one Drying in the colour of the evening sun Tomorrow’s rain will wash the stains away But something in our minds will always stay
Perhaps this final act was meant To clinch a lifetime’s argument That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could For all those born beneath an angry star Lest we forget how fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall Like tears from a star like tears from a star On and on the rain will say How fragile we are how fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall Like tears from a star like tears from a star On and on the rain will say How fragile we are how fragile we are How fragile we are how fragile we are
I’m not afraid (I’m not afraid) To take a stand (to take a stand) Everybody (everybody) Come take my hand (come take my hand) We’ll walk this road together, through the storm Whatever weather, cold or warm Just lettin you know that, you’re not alone Holla if you feel like you’ve been down the same road (same road)
Yeah, it’s been a ride I guess I had to, go to that place, to get to this one Now some of you, might still be in that place If you’re trying to get out, just follow me I’ll get you there
You could try and read my lyrics off of this paper before I lay ’em But you won’t take the sting out these words before I say ’em Cause ain’t no way I’ma let you stop me from causin mayhem When I say I’ma do somethin I do it, I don’t give a damn what you think, I’m doin this for me, so fuck the world Feed it beans, it’s gassed up, if it thinks it’s stoppin me I’ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt undoubtedly And all those who look down on me I’m tearin down your balcony No if ands or buts, don’t try to ask him why or how can he From “Infinite” down to the last “Relapse” album he’s still shittin, whether he’s on salary paid hourly Until he bows out or he shits his bowels out of him Whichever comes first, for better or worse He’s married to the game, like a fuck you for Christmas His gift is a curse, forget the Earth, he’s got the urge to pull his dick from the dirt, and fuck the whole universe
Okay quit playing with the scissors and shit, and cut the crap I shouldn’t have to rhyme these words in the rhythm for you to know it’s a rap You said you was king, you lied through your teeth, for that Fuck your feelings, instead of gettin crowned you’re gettin capped And to the fans, I’ll never let you down again, I’m back I promise to never go back on that promise, in fact Let’s be honest, that last “Relapse” CD was ehhh Perhaps I ran them accents into the ground Relax, I ain’t goin back to that now All I’m tryin to say is get back, click-clack, blaow Cause I ain’t playin around It’s a game called circle and I don’t know how, I’m way too up to back down But I think I’m still tryin to figure this crap out Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn’t, this fuckin black cloud still follows, me around but it’s time to exorcise these demons These motherfuckers are doin jumpin jacks now!
And I just can’t keep living this way So starting today, I’m breaking out of this cage I’m standing up, I’ma face my demons I’m manning up, I’ma hold my ground I’ve had enough, now I’m so fed up Time to put my life back together right now! (now)
It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me Admittedly, I probably did it subliminally for you, so I could come back a brand new me you helped see me through And don’t even realize what you did, believe me you I been through the ringer, but they could do little to the middle finger I think I got a tear in my eye, I feel like the king of my world, haters can make like bees with no stingers and drop dead, no more beef flingers No more drama from now on, I promise to focus solely on handlin my responsibilities as a father So I solemnly swear to always treat this roof, like my daughters and raise it, you couldn’t lift a single shingle on it! Cause the way I feel, I’m strong enough to go to the club or the corner pub, and lift the whole liquor counter up Cause I’m raising the bar I’d shoot for the moon but I’m too busy gazin at stars I feel amazing and I’m
The encouragement to seek children covers both sons and daughters, and along with this general encouragementIslamhas given special merits to seeking and bringing up girls – contrary to the thinking of the people of ignorance (age of ‘Jaahiliyyah’) of the past and present, since the people of ignorance – wherever and whenever found – hated (some of them ‘still do’) to have daughters and were grieved and angered by their births!
“And when the news of (the birth of) a female (child) is brought to any of them, his face becomes dark, and he is filled with inward grief! He hides himself from the people because of the evil of that whereof he has been informed. Shall he keep her with dishonor or bury her in the earth? Certainly, evil is their decision.” (An-Nahl 16:58-59)
But the Messenger of Islam, Muhammad(saw), came elevating the status of this gift given by Allah(swt),
welcoming the daughters, and raising high the importance of their upbringing with words to delight the hearts of the believing fathers and bring joy to their souls:
“Whoever takes care of two girls until they reach adulthood – he and I will come (together) on the Day of Resurrection – and he interlaced his fingers (meaning in Paradise).” (Reported by Muslim)
So can there be any greater honor given to daughter!? And for those who wish to have them and bring them up properly!? And he said in another Hadith:
“Whoever has three daughters or sisters, or two daughters of two sisters, and lives along with them in a good manner, and has patience with them, and fears Allah with regard to them will enter Paradise.” (Reported by Abu Dawud, Al-Tirmidhee and others)
And in another Hadith:
“They will be a shield for him from the Fire.” (Reported by Ahmad and Ibn Maajah)
And along with the Messenger’s(saw) honoring the daughters with his words, we find that he also gave us a
living example in his own actions and behavior – for example,
“One day he(saw) led his Companions in Prayer whilst carrying Umaamah bint Zaynab(ra) when he made rukoo’ he would put her down, then when he stood, he would pick her up.” (Reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
So the position of daughters in Islam is very clear and the encouragement that it gives for them, and also the
hatred it has for those who hate them or are grieved at their births! We know from this that hatred in some souls toward something – if found – is not a true judgement upon that thing and this is explained in the Qurân, as Allah(swt) says:
“…If you dislike them, it may be that you dislike a thing and Allah brings through it a great deal of good.” (An-Nisa’ 4:19)
So how many righteous women have brought happiness and well-being upon their families and theirUmmah!? And how many corrupt young men have brought every form of misfortune and trial upon this Ummah!?
Therefore, it is upon the parents who have intellect to accept whatever Allah’s(swt) gift is with full joy and
happiness, whether the gift is male or a female. Since its being a male or being a female is due only to Allah’s(swt) order alone – He, the One free from all imperfections – and Most High says:
“To Allah belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He wills. He bestows female (offspring) upon whom He wills, and bestows male (offspring) upon whom He wills. Or He bestows both males and females, and He renders barren who He wills. Verily, He is the All-Knower and is Able to do all things.” (Ash-Shura42:49-50)
And finally, a stern warning of the ‘Day of Judgment‘ is given to all those people who went (still go) to the extremes of killing their (infant) daughters (or these days knowingly go for an abortion after finding out the gender of the fetus) out of fear of poverty or shying away from responsibility, superstitions or ignorant customs etc;
“When the sun (with its spacious light) is folded up; When the stars fall, losing their lustre; When the mountains vanish (like a mirage); When the she-camels, ten months with young, are left untended; When the wild beasts are herded together (in the human habitations); When the oceans boil over with a swell; When the souls are sorted out, (being joined, like with like);
(When the female (infant), buried alive, is questioned – For what crime she was killed; When the scrolls are laid open; When the world on High is unveiled; When the Blazing Fire is kindled to fierce heat; And when the Garden is brought near; (Then) shall each soul know what it has put forward.” Qur’an 81:1-14)
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I know a girl She puts the color inside of my world But she’s just like a maze Where all of the walls are continually changed And I’ve done all I can To stand on her steps with my heart in my hands Now I’m starting to see Maybe it’s got nothing to do with me
Fathers, be good to your daughters Daughters will love like you do Girls become lovers who turn into mothers So mothers, be good to your daughters too
Oh, you see that skin? It’s the same she’s been standing in Since the day she saw him walking away Now I’m left Cleaning up the mess he made
So fathers, be good to your daughters Daughters will love like you do Girls become lovers who turn into mothers So mothers, be good to your daughters too
Boys, you can break You’ll find out how much they can take Boys will be strong And boys soldier on But boys would be gone without the warmth from A womans good, good heart
On behalf of every man Looking out for every girl You are the guide and the weight of her world
So fathers, be good to your daughters Daughters will love like you do Girls become lovers who turn into mothers So mothers, be good to your daughters too
Creation is the product of synchronizing our energy with the universe. Once we experience the whole and recognize it, we become aware that we are nothing but the Divine Creative Force.
