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First Counsel (Guitar by Nabil Moghaddam)

from Paradox Chapter Two by Karim Rushdy

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“O SON OF SPIRIT! My first counsel is this: Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart, that thine may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable and everlasting.” - Baha’i Writings

Verse 1
don’t label me without a human eye
that’s prejudice with a new disguise
I’m not surprised with these head lines
when they locked up Baha'is like juveniles
it’s like real life is the parody:
perpetuating disparity
but buried ‘neath this plastic life
is a sacrificing of verities
this foundation is how basic?
like tying your shoes with brown laces
but somehow these hounds take it
foul beasts in foul places
the struggle is real livin this life
makin this money then spending it twice
lookin in mirrors reflections of ice
Baha’u’llah send me Your Heavenly might

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Verse 2
now enable me with your open eyes
to show my radiant heart with no disguise
there's eleven letters between U and I
but it’s just a lie if we can't UnIte
that darkness is so present
together we shine so fluorescent
perfect is what we're both less than
this is my hope message
for every young girl trapped
by a twisted man that
justifies his lust behind
his love for his cash
and every young boy who
got no one to look up to
man i feel for you
but ain’t no need for fear in you
just stand beside truth and you'll see those answers find you
and if they don't then that's cool cause i know soon that you'll get through
just keep the words that you say the same as what you actually do
and just keep raisin’ that roof cause I know God will guide you
so keep your heart pure, and keep you heart kind
let your heart be radiant
and you'll shine for all time

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from Paradox Chapter Two, released February 22, 2017

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Karim Rushdy Stratford, Ontario

I draw the inspiration for my rap songs from my life experiences and from the Holy Writings of the Baha'i Faith. I have a blend of many cultures in my blood, and I've lived in many different countries. This has taught me patience and to always listen.

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