I have a particular love of Hebrew music, both tradition Jewish music and particularly modern Israeli music. I had a Hebrew song as the song of the day once before and I felt it was time to add another. This song is by Arik Einstein and is called Uf Gozal, Fly Away Little Chick. It is a beautiful song about children growing up and leaving home. There are dangers out in the world, yet the parents know that this is the way it has to be.
Here are the words in Hebrew, and transliteration into English and a basic translation.
| Hagozalim sheli azvu et haken parsu knafayim ve’afu Va’ani tzipor zkena nisharti baken mekave me’od shehakol yihe beseder Tamid yadati sheyavo hayom shebo tzarich lehipared Aval achsahv ze ba li kacha pit’om az ma hapele she’ani ktzat do’eg Chorus:
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הגוזלים שלי עזבו את הקן תמיד ידעתי שיבוא היום עוף גוזל עכשיו נשארנו לבדנו בקן עוף גוזל… אני יודע שככה זה בטבע עוף גוזל… |
| My chicks left the nest spread their wings and flew away I am an old bird left in the nest I hope that all will be well I always knew the day will come to say good bye But now when it is here no wonder I am worried Chorus: |
Now it is only us in the nest but we are together Hug me tight say yes don’t worry it is fun getting old together Uf gozal….
Uf gozal…. |
Here is an Israeli music video of this song. The audio is a bit off when you see him sing, but otherwise it is a very nice video.
Enjoy!
[youtube= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFCGUCw2xG8]