A song about the inner illumination of the spirit. Inspired by the hymn "This Little Light Of Mine", but with a different perspective.
lyrics
I am carrying a secret, a hidden flame
Haza sir, sharara khafiya
I am carrying a secret, a hidden flame
Haza sir, sharara khafiya
I am carrying a secret, a hidden flame, and it glows so bright, and it knows my name
Oh hidden flame, oh hidden fire, Divine
Sharara khafiya, sho'ala khfiya, Allah
I am carrying a flame, and it glows so bright
Haza sir, sharara khafiya
I am carrying a flame, and it glows so bright
Haza sir, sharara khafiya
I am carrying a flame, and it glows so bright, from the early day to the darkest night
Oh hidden flame, oh hidden fire, Divine
Sharara khafiya, sho'ala khfiya, Allah
I am carrying a flame, and it burns so pure
Haza sir, sharara khafiya
I am carrying a flame, and it burns so pure
Haza sir, sharara khafiya
I am carrying a flame, and it burns so pure, and it lights the way for what I endure
Oh hidden flame, oh hidden fire, Divine
Sharara khafiya, sho'ala khyfiya, Allah
I am carrying a flame, and it burns so strong
Haza sir, sharara khafiya
I am carrying a flame, and it burns so strong
Haza sir, sharara khafiya
I am carrying a flame, and it burns so strong, and it guides my course between right and wrong
Oh hidden flame, oh hidden fire, Divine
Sharara khafiya, sho'ala khyfiya, Allah
credits
from Dreams of Morocco,
released March 15, 2016
Lyrics and composition by Paula Jeanine Bennett
Paula Jeanine Bennett is a multidisciplinary artist with a deep and soulful commitment to the creative
path;
an American original with a global focus. She has done projects in India, Morocco, Italy and Indonesia, often collaborating with diverse communities as a cultural arts activist. Paula is also a staff musician at both the Juilliard and Ailey Schools.
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