"In the early days I had a very black-and-white view of everything. I think that's kind of natural for anyone who's just embraced Islam - or any religion - as a convert. It was important for me to duck out of the fast and furious life I'd been living as a pop star. I was in a different mood."

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Source: Song: I CAN'T KEEP IT IN, Album: Catch Bull at Four, 1972

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Cat Stevens is a British singer-songwriter known for his soulful music and profound lyrics that explore themes of love, freedom, and spirituality.

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