The juxtaposition of the first 30 sec of this tune going to the main song is close to genius. Perfect metaphor of cheerfulness of Spring after Winter.
For those bringing up religious hang ups to this piece of art, well, just F*** OFF !!! Don your burqas, go back to one of those backward countries and leave us alone.
For the rest of the free world, this is one of the most perfect summer tune.
Funny how they say they "removed the sample", yet it's still available in this form on Itunes with the original album cover, which they also said to have "removed". The Tough Alliance stood their ground, lol.
@bintma - how is it different to recite that line before eating and before singing? couldnt that be another example of how you keep thought and praise of god in all activities?
seems unlikely their intention was mockery anyway. they probably found some aesthetic value or enjoyment in a piece of a culture that is foreign to them. its closer to a shout-out than derision.
even at worst, muslims who are firm in their faith should have nothing to fear from the comments of those who don't share it.
they shouldn't have use the intro, that come across as offensive to me in the slightest bit.the rest of the song was quite good, the intro really isn't necessary.
@fariz90 "unless they're really muslims" -wow, what bullshit! ...seriously?
you say "respect for religion", i say "art is none or what?!" and then it's not respectful to say that there was something "unnecessary" in here. it can also seem offensive to others if you say what you said.
besides, a human does not consist of 100% religion. that's why you can critisize a really crappy artist and still Not think he has no right to live.
@1happyaua the uneccessary part is the intro,that is not necessary for this song.get it? they can change it with other saying and other rythm and music that sounds just like it. they didnt have to use the sacred word. cause if you're non muslim by saying so convert you into one.its like saying Allah is your god when it's not.do u want that? huh?
@fariz90 well, if YOU say it's unnecesary it must be right? -i tried that trick. i mean saying i'm a muslim and then magically transforming into one. didn't see any effect. it's the same with actors in movies and such, they always pretend to be someone they are not. i don't see anything undesirable or dangerous there. what's the problem with freedom in art? i agree with you when you say they didn't HAVE to use the koran, but they COULD and they did.
@fariz90 please explain? why can this music not be sampled by western music? even for non muslims (like myself) i find a lot of beauty and atmosphere in Islamic religious music and as artists they have every right to sample it and use it in their own music? Nothing is sacred and if we are all ever going to get along we need to mix our cultures up and blur the lines between religions and nationality, and art it best at doing this! :)
They apologized and removed the sample??? The world has gone crazy.. I really hope that all sane, democratic, liberal, not religious people stop apologizing for being this. Why should we be tolerant to intolerance?
(4) To answer your question, for the reasons I have mentioned above, the song writers clearly have nt a speck of respect for other religious beliefs, well at least for Islam in particular, & this song is a base and vulgar representation of their lack of respect. I hope I have answered your question adequately. Peace.
(3) Then u hear "alif, laam, raa".This is the first opening line of the chapter of Prophet Joseph in the Quran.Keep in mind that Muslims believe tht the Quran is divine revelation frm God(speech of God), so would perhaps b even more sensitive2how its contents r 'played with' than a priest would feel about th Bible, or a rabbi about th Torah.
(2) Therefre "rahman" is a type of mercy tht is extreme, profound,&beyond all human capability.The entire phrase is recited bfore a person begins reciting Qur'an. Ppl also say it bfore normal activities,like eating,2remember tht in everything a human does,God should b remembered&praised. To hav this phrase bfore this song is really blasphemous as the former is linked2the transcendent, the eternal, the beautiful, whereas th song is utterly profane-void of anything spiritual or significant.
@tjacktjomme The first line is: BismiLlahiRahmaniRahim, which can b trnslated as"In the name of God, the most Gracious, the most Merciful". Keep in mind tht th word "Rahman" in this phrase can only b used2describe God-because a human being who has qualities of mercy or graciousness would be considered2 b "raheem", but "rahman" is a word constructed in a special word form (frm a morphology perspective)which adds eloquence&deeper meaning2the word.
respect for all religions is vital. people should repect the sanctity of religion. it is crass, base, arrogant to belittle and mock other faiths. period. this song reflects utter and complete lack of etiquette, character and dignity. the song writers and anyone else involved in this song have only debased themselves.
Foundation the more you fight it, the more you sound like a Muslum fanatic. LOL! This is the internet and this is only a song. If you want ppl to show tolerance towards Muslims then maybe you apply the same when probing the inner cyber world. You can try to change the world all you want, but realistically it's only you, you have control over changing. Anything else is just banging your head against the wall.
From what I have always been taught, it is only disrespectful if the verse is cut off in the middle of a word... Which I don't believe is the case here. So enough arguing, just enjoy the song.
And also where in the Quran does it say that It's disrespectful to be used in music? Go to an Arab country. The Quran is mostly sung around the areas in Mosques.
we dont take women as slaves... i dont know what kind of muslims youve seen! muslims are just like any other people there are the good and the bad.. u see bad christians u see bad athiests u see bad jews whats so surprising for you if you see a bad muslim? hate wont get you anywhere...
get your facts straight .. not everything on tv is true.. as if westerns dont have family violence.. i lived in many different places and its the same situation everywhere
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how could you say it "the most hateful (yep, not hatetful!) religion against woman"? have you even known what the purposes behind that are? why being so cocky...
Pop emot islam! Jag efterlyser POP EMOT ISLAM! Det finns ingenting "intressant" eller "fint" med varesig islam eller kristendom; det är två grenar på samma ruttna träd.
I can't believe some of these comments. To think that that opening brought out a rise like that. That's insane. You guys are nuts for hating what others tell you to hate. If you thought before you acted, you would've not voted for Bush to begin with!
It Doesn't say in the quran that this is forbidden to use as an intro anywhere. Secondly if these guys wants to burn in hell for it, it's up to them right?
And all neo-conservative catholic cunts in here talking shit about Islam being about blowing yourself up, that's also a load of bullshit. Listen to the music and stop uploading stupid ignorant shit comments please.
its not whether muslims care that they go to heaven or hell ... its just disrespect to see the muslim holly book being put in songs.. its is very offensive for a muslim.. and not all muslims are violent , like any other religion or social group there are the good and the bad.. why dont u get upset when you see bad christians, jews, athiests? and it really bugs you when muslims ask for respect?
Yes but so is a lot of other things? Get over it everything seems to be offensive to Muslims. I wouldn't be just saying this because I'm a conservative moron or anything it's because I know from experience since I am in fact from Syria. Who cares honestly.
The cringe worthy thing was I knew a Muslim would cry if they heard this. It's funny how even when I don't care about it, the first time I heard this song I said to myself.. sigh I bet this will offend someone.
i would just like for people to respect other religions, there is no reason to mock other religions,and the way muslims holly book is used in a song is very unnecessary.
No, no it's understandable but the simple answer is to just not listen. There's a whole lot of other things that are pretty offensive but If you choose to view them that's at your own risk. The TTA didn't go out of their way to disrespect muslims.....
What I'm trying to say is it's the 21st century people are way more open minded about other views and are always going to have alternate answers.
You are a fucking retarded asshole. And Ultima Thule sucks so much cock its unbelievable, I mean they SUCK SO MANY COCKS I DONT HAVE WORDS FOR IT COS THEY SUCK SO MANY COCKS!!!!!?!?!?!?
اللهم ارنا فيهم عجائب قدرتك ...
MY GOD . please let us see how rare and cruel you can punish them
MrAhmedabdelhakim81 6 months ago
@MrAhmedabdelhakim81 I don't think he can.
Serafisk88 3 months ago
Just because you're offended it doesn't mean you're in the right.
Thunderfvck 8 months ago
The juxtaposition of the first 30 sec of this tune going to the main song is close to genius. Perfect metaphor of cheerfulness of Spring after Winter.
For those bringing up religious hang ups to this piece of art, well, just F*** OFF !!! Don your burqas, go back to one of those backward countries and leave us alone.
For the rest of the free world, this is one of the most perfect summer tune.
TTA Forever on my Summer Mix !
TIMELESS...
benjamintjong 9 months ago 2
Stop disrespecting human intellect och rationality with your religion. I find it very offensive.
krillosss 9 months ago 2
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That's what i'm talking about !!! I have never heard such thing !!!!!
This is amazingly original !!!!!!!!!!
araamin1 10 months ago
You're worth something special (repeat)
you're worth something real (repeat)
use it up and wear it out
not much left to care about work full time to shake the doubts
you should call time out running up and down the block
hiding from a passive shock easy if you talk the talk if you walk the walk
Make believe around the clock play your part until you drop easy if you talk the talk if you walk the walk
You're worth something special you're worth something real
TTA <3
Jangaboo 1 year ago
love the rapid change of atmosphere at 0:29
GerZ0diac 1 year ago
i kill you motherfukers, wait when i see you ...
FADILBANG 1 year ago
TTA doesn't give a fuck about your religion, i see no problem
almostcr3w 1 year ago 6
The TOUGH-G-CODE-GANGSTA-ASS Alliance
slipknotskate1 1 year ago
Fuck Religions
It Sounds beautiful , and thats enough of a reason to use the sample
you guys are idiots , this is obviously bigger than any god
popokoi 1 year ago 2
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popokoi 1 year ago
Funny how they say they "removed the sample", yet it's still available in this form on Itunes with the original album cover, which they also said to have "removed". The Tough Alliance stood their ground, lol.
hightimesbruce 1 year ago
@bintma - how is it different to recite that line before eating and before singing? couldnt that be another example of how you keep thought and praise of god in all activities?
seems unlikely their intention was mockery anyway. they probably found some aesthetic value or enjoyment in a piece of a culture that is foreign to them. its closer to a shout-out than derision.
even at worst, muslims who are firm in their faith should have nothing to fear from the comments of those who don't share it.
curbyourturb 1 year ago
TTA > Religion
krillosss 1 year ago 4
they shouldn't have use the intro, that come across as offensive to me in the slightest bit.the rest of the song was quite good, the intro really isn't necessary.
unless they're really muslims
fariz90 1 year ago
@fariz90 "unless they're really muslims" -wow, what bullshit! ...seriously?
you say "respect for religion", i say "art is none or what?!" and then it's not respectful to say that there was something "unnecessary" in here. it can also seem offensive to others if you say what you said.
besides, a human does not consist of 100% religion. that's why you can critisize a really crappy artist and still Not think he has no right to live.
1happyaua 1 year ago 2
@1happyaua the uneccessary part is the intro,that is not necessary for this song.get it? they can change it with other saying and other rythm and music that sounds just like it. they didnt have to use the sacred word. cause if you're non muslim by saying so convert you into one.its like saying Allah is your god when it's not.do u want that? huh?
fariz90 1 year ago
@fariz90 well, if YOU say it's unnecesary it must be right? -i tried that trick. i mean saying i'm a muslim and then magically transforming into one. didn't see any effect. it's the same with actors in movies and such, they always pretend to be someone they are not. i don't see anything undesirable or dangerous there. what's the problem with freedom in art? i agree with you when you say they didn't HAVE to use the koran, but they COULD and they did.
1happyaua 1 year ago
@fariz90 please explain? why can this music not be sampled by western music? even for non muslims (like myself) i find a lot of beauty and atmosphere in Islamic religious music and as artists they have every right to sample it and use it in their own music? Nothing is sacred and if we are all ever going to get along we need to mix our cultures up and blur the lines between religions and nationality, and art it best at doing this! :)
dayglowjoe 9 months ago
They apologized and removed the sample??? The world has gone crazy.. I really hope that all sane, democratic, liberal, not religious people stop apologizing for being this. Why should we be tolerant to intolerance?
Great song by the way! Sad that TTA broke up.
grisen70 1 year ago
OK, so yeah, the opening sample was offensive. TTA have since apologized and removed the sample, so let's talk about the music, aight?
DrRoy1 1 year ago
burn in hell
Foundation111 1 year ago
(4) To answer your question, for the reasons I have mentioned above, the song writers clearly have nt a speck of respect for other religious beliefs, well at least for Islam in particular, & this song is a base and vulgar representation of their lack of respect. I hope I have answered your question adequately. Peace.
bintma 1 year ago
You told us buddy!!!
trudingo 1 year ago
(3) Then u hear "alif, laam, raa".This is the first opening line of the chapter of Prophet Joseph in the Quran.Keep in mind that Muslims believe tht the Quran is divine revelation frm God(speech of God), so would perhaps b even more sensitive2how its contents r 'played with' than a priest would feel about th Bible, or a rabbi about th Torah.
bintma 1 year ago
@bintma "god is dead"
Vaminos123 1 year ago
@Vaminos123 just wait and see. good luck:)
fariz90 1 year ago
(2) Therefre "rahman" is a type of mercy tht is extreme, profound,&beyond all human capability.The entire phrase is recited bfore a person begins reciting Qur'an. Ppl also say it bfore normal activities,like eating,2remember tht in everything a human does,God should b remembered&praised. To hav this phrase bfore this song is really blasphemous as the former is linked2the transcendent, the eternal, the beautiful, whereas th song is utterly profane-void of anything spiritual or significant.
bintma 1 year ago
@tjacktjomme The first line is: BismiLlahiRahmaniRahim, which can b trnslated as"In the name of God, the most Gracious, the most Merciful". Keep in mind tht th word "Rahman" in this phrase can only b used2describe God-because a human being who has qualities of mercy or graciousness would be considered2 b "raheem", but "rahman" is a word constructed in a special word form (frm a morphology perspective)which adds eloquence&deeper meaning2the word.
bintma 1 year ago
@bintma rahman is the best soup EVER
gbrlslzr23 1 year ago
respect for all religions is vital. people should repect the sanctity of religion. it is crass, base, arrogant to belittle and mock other faiths. period. this song reflects utter and complete lack of etiquette, character and dignity. the song writers and anyone else involved in this song have only debased themselves.
bintma 1 year ago
@bintma Tell me, how does this song "reflect utter and complete lack of etiquette, character and dignity?" I'm very curious
tjacktjomme 1 year ago
WoW!
Foundation the more you fight it, the more you sound like a Muslum fanatic. LOL! This is the internet and this is only a song. If you want ppl to show tolerance towards Muslims then maybe you apply the same when probing the inner cyber world. You can try to change the world all you want, but realistically it's only you, you have control over changing. Anything else is just banging your head against the wall.
This world is for all of us, love it or leave it.
-to be continued.
hOttOddYfAiLz 2 years ago
-cont.
Furthermore
What a shame that a simple song can cause such offence when they meant nothing by it.
I HATE ALL RELIGIONS EQUALLY.
Show me a religion that isn't responsible for tons o'death and maybe some day I'll dilute myself one day into one.
Until then can we just enjoy the music?
n-jOy!!!
hOttOddYfAiLz 2 years ago 2
From what I have always been taught, it is only disrespectful if the verse is cut off in the middle of a word... Which I don't believe is the case here. So enough arguing, just enjoy the song.
pinkcrush72 2 years ago
And also where in the Quran does it say that It's disrespectful to be used in music? Go to an Arab country. The Quran is mostly sung around the areas in Mosques.
LouieAlsaidi 2 years ago
we dont take women as slaves... i dont know what kind of muslims youve seen! muslims are just like any other people there are the good and the bad.. u see bad christians u see bad athiests u see bad jews whats so surprising for you if you see a bad muslim? hate wont get you anywhere...
Foundation111 2 years ago
get your facts straight .. not everything on tv is true.. as if westerns dont have family violence.. i lived in many different places and its the same situation everywhere
Foundation111 2 years ago
Why the fuck are people arguing about Islam on the video for a Swedish pop song?
Why are people arguing on the internet?
Why is all non-Swedish humanity so bad?
Shut up and listen to the song fucktards.
scruvydom 2 years ago 2
because it starts with reciting parts of the muslim holly book that muslims respect and follow..
Foundation111 2 years ago
and "Allah" means God, the same God as the Christians and the Jews.
I wounder you maybe are a Scientology-st?
Loveadobegmail 2 years ago
They say "In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful", by the way.
Keignat 2 years ago
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Keignat 2 years ago
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how could you say it "the most hateful (yep, not hatetful!) religion against woman"? have you even known what the purposes behind that are? why being so cocky...
dianmarin 2 years ago
you dont know what respect means
dianmarin 2 years ago
We've got our own Jihad if you know what I mean . . .
HonusToThe5 2 years ago
fuckin amazing! i love this genuine sound
kieroempanadas 2 years ago 2
i love this song x)
slipknotskate1 2 years ago
comeon now, its a TTA video. go have a religious/political debate on a rage against the machine video
joebeeton 3 years ago 22
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why did they put the ayat in their song? they don't respect Islam!
dianmarin 3 years ago
Pop emot islam! Jag efterlyser POP EMOT ISLAM! Det finns ingenting "intressant" eller "fint" med varesig islam eller kristendom; det är två grenar på samma ruttna träd.
Nog talat. Nu ska jag lyssna på pop.
HarvardBoxer 3 years ago 16
nej sant. fast folk tycker om att fästa sig vid förhoppningar om att det finns en högre makt att skylla allt på.
barbapapaland 3 years ago 5
lyssna på Strange Overtones av Brian Eno & David Byrne och lyssna på citatet i mitten av låten för lite perspektiv
Annars är det här en TTA's bästa
fjallman90 3 years ago
Im just curious.. What does the intro mean?
benansio1 3 years ago 5
The intro means "In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Compassionate" Which is said "Bism Allah Al Rahman Al Raheem"
LouieAlsaidi 2 years ago
I can't believe some of these comments. To think that that opening brought out a rise like that. That's insane. You guys are nuts for hating what others tell you to hate. If you thought before you acted, you would've not voted for Bush to begin with!
ibillabong 3 years ago 8
It Doesn't say in the quran that this is forbidden to use as an intro anywhere. Secondly if these guys wants to burn in hell for it, it's up to them right?
And all neo-conservative catholic cunts in here talking shit about Islam being about blowing yourself up, that's also a load of bullshit. Listen to the music and stop uploading stupid ignorant shit comments please.
tjacktjomme 3 years ago 8
its not whether muslims care that they go to heaven or hell ... its just disrespect to see the muslim holly book being put in songs.. its is very offensive for a muslim.. and not all muslims are violent , like any other religion or social group there are the good and the bad.. why dont u get upset when you see bad christians, jews, athiests? and it really bugs you when muslims ask for respect?
Foundation111 2 years ago
Yes but so is a lot of other things? Get over it everything seems to be offensive to Muslims. I wouldn't be just saying this because I'm a conservative moron or anything it's because I know from experience since I am in fact from Syria. Who cares honestly.
The cringe worthy thing was I knew a Muslim would cry if they heard this. It's funny how even when I don't care about it, the first time I heard this song I said to myself.. sigh I bet this will offend someone.
It's sad that I thought that.
LouieAlsaidi 2 years ago
i would just like for people to respect other religions, there is no reason to mock other religions,and the way muslims holly book is used in a song is very unnecessary.
Foundation111 2 years ago
No, no it's understandable but the simple answer is to just not listen. There's a whole lot of other things that are pretty offensive but If you choose to view them that's at your own risk. The TTA didn't go out of their way to disrespect muslims.....
What I'm trying to say is it's the 21st century people are way more open minded about other views and are always going to have alternate answers.
LouieAlsaidi 2 years ago
Foundation111
If you find it offensive then go tell it to the ones who made this song and stop arguing on the internet. It wont get you anywhere
tjacktjomme 2 years ago
fayad>> If you by that mean there's something wrong with that religion your way off.
escaperel 3 years ago
i like a lot!
melissrobi 3 years ago
tung
carlsthlm 3 years ago 3
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haha, don't play with islam. "we'll blow ourselves up in your face!"
davfra956 3 years ago
Don't play with TTA.
krillosss 3 years ago 62
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dont play2 with islam
pedanggila 3 years ago
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fuck quran .. damn .. a old fucking arbic shit book.. i fuck the book ..like i fuck mohammed ..
UltimaThule4ever 3 years ago
yay
lukeginferno 3 years ago
You are a fucking retarded asshole. And Ultima Thule sucks so much cock its unbelievable, I mean they SUCK SO MANY COCKS I DONT HAVE WORDS FOR IT COS THEY SUCK SO MANY COCKS!!!!!?!?!?!?
Swiftmaster2000 3 years ago 8
Ultima thule is gay
CarlMelon 2 years ago 31
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It has verses of the holy quran. That's why it's so good, second, they shouldn't have used quran in that song... it's holy.
YasmineAbdullah 3 years ago
good
gnupung1337 3 years ago 5