Kobi Aflalo - Keep Me

You know that Rosh HaShana is getting closer when you hear nonstop advertisements on the radio for the yearly countdown which is played somewhere between doing errands for the evening meal and the dinner itself. Actually I won't be in the country this New Year's, I'm going in a few days on a much needed vacation for about a month, and I think I'll miss the special atmosphere before the dinner much more than the meal itself. It's hard to explain-maybe it's because you greet acqaintances and even strangers with a beaming "happy holiday" or because everyone wears white, or it's the first September holiday and people aren't fed up with family meals yet. For whatever reason you can't deny the festive atmosphere during the day before the evening meal. I have a distinct memory of hearing Kobi Aflalo's "What my heart chose" a few years ago on the eve of Rosh HaShana. It was during the countdown, of course, and I think it was in a pretty high place because we were already on our way to our relatives, just like everybody else, and the broadcaster said something how probably everyone is in their cars listening to this song with the windows rolled down-and looking at the cars besides us-he was right! Some didn't have their windows rolled down but they were certainly smiling knowingly. Anyways, this song is nominated in this year's countdown and it certainly deserves a high spot-and it's so fitting for Rosh HaShana. The hebrew language is very beautiful here and I had a bit of trouble translating so here's my best attempt.

Keep me from lonely fog
From struggling emotion from heart's pride
And I will be in awe of your charms
Embrace me in you wrapped in your words
And silently I will want your smie
Surely I will tell you

Do not leave me in the dark do not switch off my light
I am clear I am drunk
In my weakness I am a hero
Do not forget me in the silence
Until the fear will will pass and in your grace I will be a hero
I will be a hero

Keep me from lies from storms
From a deflated outlook and a bent tear
Come back to me sweetly flushed with faith worn from any distress
And as I sit across from you I will want your compassion
Surely I will tell you

Do not leave me in the dark do not switch off
I am clear I am drunk
In my weakness I am a hero
Don't forget me in the silence
Until the fear will pass and In your grace I will be your hero
I will be a hero

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Have a great September!