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*AR Rahman* finally releases a music video,<http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1030134>something that was long awaited. This song <http://chennailiving.blogspot.com/2006/05/pray-for-me-brother.html>, which was actually released as a single through a mobile phone company, was composed two years ago. *Bharatbala*, of *Maa Tujhe Salaam *fame, directs this video with an international crew. This is a fine example of how quality video-making can elevate a song from the stature of great to memorable. The video has started doing rounds of the music channels, and the music should be out too very soon. Here is a little dekko at the video<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0JBzGhTtr4> : * A Western vertical frame opens up this slick video in a street smart genre, with rappers and rockers doing what they are good at, with spliced in images of compassionate faces and people all around. The good part is that apart from all of the stereotypes, the song scores, because it has that Rahman feel to it which takes songs beyond just being songs. Its welcoming to see him shout like a rock star who shouts for a reason. The song is groovy, hip-hop, managing the tight rope walk of beat and melody. * *The moon, a microphone creates a shadow of an electric pole over a MISSING board. * *The video begins and end with a black & white couple. They are angry from a fresh fight and the video is what happens before they smile again. * *Black artists, reggae singers, unknown faces on the streets who leave a memory. * *Crossroads.* *The song does not take any direct takes on racism or exploitation but there are subtle undercurrents. * * * Here are the lyrics: * Pray For Me Brother (2007) Composed by A.R.Rahman Lyrics by Blaaze Singers: A.R.Rahman and Blaaze* Pray for me brother Pray for me brother Pray for me sister Are you searchin'…. Pray for me brother Lookin' for the answers To all the questions In my life Will I be alone Will you be there By my side Is it something he said Is it something he did I wonder why He is searchin' For the answers To stay alive Could you ever listen Could you ever care To speak your mind Only for a minute For only one moment In time The joy is around us But show me the love That we must find Are you searchin' For a reason to be kind, to be kind… He said… Pray for me brother Pray for me brother Pray for me sister Pray for me brother Say what you wanna say now But keep your hearts open Be what you wanna be now Let's heal the confusion Pray for me brother Don't let me take When you don't wanna give Don't be afraid Just let me live Don't let me take When you don't wanna give Don't be afraid Say what you wanna say now But keep your hearts open Be what you wanna be now Let's heal the confusion Pray for me brother Pray for me brother I'm ashamed ah, brother be dying of poverty when he down on his knees its only then he prays And it's a shame ah, brother be dying of ignorance cos the world is a trip and everybody's a hypocrite Need to stop ah , taking a look at the other I'm not ashamed of poverty need to be making his life better So think about it, think about it once more cos life is a blessing and it's not justa show, ah Round and round the world is spinning around We need to be singing a prayer, we need to be singing it now Round and round the world is turning around We need to be singing a prayer, we need to be singing it now Need to be feeling the power, need to be feeling the faith We need to coming together just to win this race Need to be feeling the power, need to be feeling the faith We need to coming together just to win this race (twice) Are you searching for a reason to be kind ? Courtesy : Gopal & Vijay, ARRahmanfans.com Tushar Shukla
