Official video for the song ‘Awaken’ from Maher Zain’s vocals-only album (Thank You Allah). Watch entire album videos: <br /> <br />Lyrics: Suzy Kanoo & Bara Kherigi <br />Melody: Maher Zain <br />Arrangement: Maher Zain & Malek Shah <br /> <br />Awaken - Lyrics: <br /> <br />We were given so many prizes <br />We changed the desert into oases <br />We built buildings of different lengths and sizes <br />And we felt so very satisfied <br />We bought and bought and couldn't stop buying <br />We gave charity to the poor coz we couldn't stand their crying <br />We thought we'd paid our dues <br />But in fact to ourselves we were just lying <br /> <br />Chorus: <br />I'm walking with my head lowered in shame for my place <br />I'm walking with my head lowered for my race <br />Yes, it's easy to blame everything on the West <br />When in fact all focus should be on ourselves <br /> <br />We were told what to buy and we bought <br />We went to London, Paris, and Costa del Sol <br />We made sure we were seen in the most exclusive cafes and shops <br />Yes, we felt so very satisfied <br />We felt our money gave us infinite power <br />We forgot to teach our children about history and honour <br />We didn't have any time to lose <br />When we were so busy feeling so satisfied <br /> <br />Chorus <br /> <br />We became individuals without a soul <br />Despite the heat, our homes felt so empty and cold <br />To fill the emptiness, we bought and bought <br />Maybe all the fancy cars and bling will make us satisfied <br />My dear brother and sister it's time to change inside <br />Open your eyes, don't throw away what's right aside <br />Before the day comes when there's no where to run or hide <br />Now ask yourself 'cause Allah is watching you: Is He satisfied? <br />Is Allah is satisfied?
