| INTENTIONS -- Official Music Video !! Video Directed by: David Hawa Album: Deen You Know Written, Composed and Arranged by: Native Deen Camera: Abdullah Omeish & David Hawa Video Producer, Director, Camera, Editor: Daze Studios [dazestudios.com] Intentions" was filmed in Turkey and LA, from their album Deen You Know. Visit www.nativedeen.com for more info. Native Deen is a percussion only band and does not use wind or string instruments. Intentions [LYRICS] Waking up in the morning, gotta make my prayer Am I really gonna' make it, when there is no one there? Taking trips to the masjid (mosque), even when it's tough Am I going for the sake of Allah? Am I showing off? Gonna' get me the knowledge, gonna study Islam Am I going just to build my ego? so they call me "the Man"? Does it matter if the people respect me, when its not for Allah? When I know anytime He can take me, without one real du'a (prayer) Does it matter if they say I'm a big shot? when I get no reward for my deeds And I'm dragged on the Day of Resurrection Cause of the folks that I wanted to please Plus I know that Allah has the power To raise me up in their eyes if it need be I should always make my intentions, for my Lord, Allah completely Chorus: Are my Intentions alright? am I doing for Allah? When I'm looking deep, deep down inside, do I have the right niyyah? Wearing thoubs with a kufi, kufi Miswaks leather socks like the old days Am I trying to follow the Prophet? or am I seeking praise? Giving talks on ... |
