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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Sunlight" by the artist "Wu-Tang Clan"

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The text "Sunlight" by Wu-Tang Clan begins with a metaphorical dialogue to convey basic principles of morality and self-improvement. Kindness and faith are presented as the foundation for becoming a good person, justice as the path to an honest life, and self-control, patience, and honesty as tools along the way.

The text then transitions to RZA's verses, where faith in Allah and his all-encompassing influence on the world become the central theme. RZA speaks of his faith as a source of light and wisdom, contrasting it with ignorance and false teachings. He draws parallels between the hard work of ants and the spiritual growth of a person, emphasizing the importance of humility and gratitude to God. RZA criticizes those who follow false ideals and do not recognize true faith, comparing them to the "mentally dead."

The text concludes by returning to the metaphor of a warrior, where the heart is likened to a general, the eyes to scouts, the fists to arrows, and the body to a bow. This metaphor calls for harmony between physical and spiritual strength, emphasizing that true power comes from within, from strong faith and understanding one's place in the world created by Allah.

– Today I'll talk about kindness, justice, faith and courage. I want you to listen carefully. Kindness and faith are the foundation, without them we can't become good people. And with justice, we know we can live a good life.

– How can I be a good man, then?

– Well, first of all, you have to practice honesty.

– Huh?

– Keep your temper, never lose control of yourself.

– Keep control.

– Be patient. If you learn to do these things, you can master anything.

The general, the eyes are the scouts, the fists are the arrows, the body is the bow.

[RZA:]

I'm the 7 in the center of the sun, I keep shinin',

My inner light would turn my baby's tear drop to small diamonds

That be twinklin', while my love be sprinklin';

We stay young while your old wicked faces be wrinklin'.

Allah's the most gracious, He made the universe the most spacious,

Seen and heard in all places, but still appear faceless,

Embraces all races, all caste and all cases,

In every spec of life He's the substance of all traces.

The answer to all questions, the spark of all suggestions

Of righteousness, the pathway to the road of perfection,

Who gives you all and never ask more of you,

The faithful companion that fights every war with you.

Before the mortal view of the prehistorical, historical,

He's the all and all, you searchin' for the oracle,

A mission impossible, purely philosophical,

But you call Him on your death bed when you layin' in the hospital.

And as you play all day like the grasshopper, we work and toil,

Like armies of ants carryin' stones of soil,

Buildin' a home for themselves and storin' food,

At night we praise Allah and adore the moon.

In sync like the flow of the Nile, the growth of a child,

Only fearin' God, we greet a ghost with a smile,

That which is spirit is spirit, which is flesh is flesh

Meanin' life has no partnership with death.

Yo, I've been highly misunderstood by those who met us,

They had ears of corn and heads of lettuce,

Mentally dead, essentially lead by the false teachings,

And eventually pledge their allegiance

To that which was against them and exempt them from the truth,

Then juiced them and pimped them to give it in tithes

So the church can rise, while their babies home hungry covered with flies,

Bzzz!

Tryin' to harness the wind,

Allah's the father from without and within.

On Christ return, who will announce him?

Every tree is numbered, but who can count them?

The name of all things on this world, who can pronounce them?

Allah's is the father of all, why do you doubt Him?

The heart is the general, the eyes are the scouts, the fists are the arrow, the body is the bow. All movements have to be natural. The wrist must be strong and the fingers powerful. Fast high kicks, a good firm stance. Avoid the enemy's strong points.

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