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I Am the Soul Within © 2025 áAli DeSousa

A powerful anthem of spiritual identity, "I Am the Soul Within" transcends physical appearance and societal labels to celebrate the eternal essence of being. Through intimate metaphors of mirrors, aging, and weathering storms, the song articulates the profound distinction between temporary physical form and timeless inner spirit. As the narrator confronts worldly impermanence, they affirm an unshakeable truth: that beneath all external changes lies an indestructible soul-force, burning bright and rising endless through life's transitions.

  • a'Ali DeSousa
    Director
  • a'Ali DeSousa
    Writer
  • a'Ali DeSousa
    Producer
    Imanah Mahmoud
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 5, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - a'Ali DeSousa

a'Ali DeSousa: Illuminating Human Justice Through Film & Art

From the crucible of Cape Verde's liberation movement emerges DeSousa's singular artistic voice, shaped profoundly by his father's PAIGC activism. His canvas and lens probe the depths of Moorish diaspora, where ancestral traditions collide with contemporary urgency. DeSousa's work peels back layers of social complexity, transforming historical memory into visceral calls for justice. Whether through film or paint, he builds bridges between generations of resistance, weaving past struggles into a universal narrative of human dignity that illuminates our path forward.

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Director Statement

In these songs, I explore the delicate balance between physical existence and spiritual truth. "Exile" and "I Am the Soul Within" represent complementary aspects of conscious awakening - the first addressing our relationship with society's illusions, the second exploring our relationship with the self.

"I Am the Soul Within" came from a deeply personal place, challenging our identification with physical appearance and social labels. It speaks to anyone who has felt the disconnect between how the world sees them and who they truly are. The song affirms that our essence transcends all external changes and societal definitions.
Together, these works invite listeners to question both collective and personal illusions, pointing toward a more authentic way of being - one that honors both our unique individual truth and our deeper spiritual nature.