מספרים
הדג נחש Lyrics

אחד הוא מספר המדינות מהירדן לים
The number one represents the number of countries from the Jordan to the sea. It signifies unity and the geographical boundaries of the region.

שתיים - מספר המדינות שיום אחד יהיו כאן.
The number two represents the future possibility of two states existing side by side in the region, implying hope for peace and coexistence.

שלוש שנים וארבע חודשים הוא הזמן שנתתי לצה"ל,
Three years and four months refers to the period of time the singer served in the Israeli army (IDF), highlighting his commitment and dedication to his military service.

לא הייתי בקבע, הייתי בנח"ל.
Not being in the 'kav,' but rather in the 'Nachal' means that instead of serving in a regular combat unit, he served in the Nahal Brigade, which combines military service with agricultural work.

חמישה שקלים עולה נסיעה באוטובוס עירוני
The cost of a bus ride being five shekels highlights the everyday financial struggles faced by ordinary people for basic transportation needs.

בעצם, ארבע תשעים, אבל עד שהדיסק יצא נותרו עוד כמה חודשים.
Although the actual cost is 4.90 shekels, the singer sarcastically remarks that until his album is released, he will have to wait a few more months to earn that amount of money.

הייתי בן שש כשסאדאת בא לארץ,
When Sadat came to Israel, the singer was only six years old, emphasizing his young age at the time of the historic visit, symbolizing the impact of this event on his childhood.

בן שבע כשהם חתמו על ההסכמים.
At the age of seven, when they signed the peace agreements, the singer recognizes the significance of this momentous event and the impact it had on the region.

שמונה הוא המספר של אורי מלמיליאן,
The number eight represents Uri Malmilian, who is undoubtedly the singer's childhood hero and role model.

שהוא בלי שום ספק גיבור ילדותי.
Uri Malmilian is seen as a hero who played a significant role in the singer's childhood, leaving an everlasting impact and impression.

תשע פעמים הייתי קרוב מדי לפיגוע, לפחות - נכון לעכשיו.
Having been close to a terrorist attack nine times, the singer reflects on the constant threat and danger prevalent in the region, acknowledging the ongoing security challenges.

עשר - התשובה הכי ישראלית לשאלה - מה המצב?
The number ten represents the most typical Israeli response to the question 'how are you?' It reflects the straightforwardness and directness of Israelis in their interactions.

גם אני כמו כל היהודים עסוק במספרים
Just like every other Jew, the singer is occupied with numbers, signifying the importance of statistics, facts, and figures in Israeli society.

עשרים וארבע, שבע, שתיים עשרה חודשים.
Twenty-four, seven, twelve months represents the continuous and never-ending cycle of time, indicating the constant struggle and hustle experienced by Israelis throughout the year.

אשתי בת עשרים ושבע, אני בן שלושים.
The singer's wife is twenty-seven years old, while he is thirty, implying the age difference between them and their desire to have children in the near future.

מתקרב מאד הרגע בו נרצה להביא ילדים.
The moment of wanting to have children is rapidly approaching, emphasizing the singer's readiness and eagerness to start a family.

אבל נרצה גם שיהיה להם הכל
Yet, they also want their future children to have everything they need, including food, clothing, sports, and games, reflecting the aspirations and desires of parents to provide a good life for their children.

אוכל, בגדים, כדורגל, משחקים.
Food, clothes, soccer, games represent the basic needs and desires of children, symbolizing the singer's wish to fulfill those needs for his future children.

את מנכ"ל בנק הפועלים זה לא מטריד
The fact that his wife is the CEO of the Bank Hapoalim does not bother him, implying that he values her professional success and achievements.

כי הוא מביא הביתה כל יום
Because she brings home twenty-nine thousand, eight hundred and sixteen shekels every day, highlighting the significant salary earned by his wife and the financial stability it provides for their family.

עשרים ותשע אלף שמונה מאות ושש עשרה שקלים.
The amount of money earned by his wife daily, which equates to twenty-nine thousand, eight hundred and sixteen shekels, highlights her high-paying job and financial success.

כל יום? אינעל רבאק
Every day? It's not a joke! The singer sarcastically remarks on the absurdity and incredibility of his wife bringing home such a large sum of money every day.

תחלקו את זה בשתיים בחמש בעשר
Divide it by two, divide it by five, divide it by ten, and this is still a decent monthly salary, reflecting the large income disparity in Israeli society.

וזו עדיין משכורת חודשית יפה להיום,
Even so, this is still considered a good monthly salary by current standards, emphasizing the economic hardships faced by many people in Israel.

יסכימו איתי אלפי מפוטרי מפעלי הטכסטיל בישובי הדרום.
The singer sarcastically suggests that the thousands of unemployed textile workers in the southern towns would agree with him, highlighting the high unemployment rates in certain regions of Israel.

הצמיחה בישראל באלפיים ואחת
The growth rate in Israel was two percent, indicating a modest economic growth in the country.

היתה מינוס אפס נקודה שש אחוז.
However, it was minus 0.6 percent, revealing that the actual economic growth rate was negative, contradicting the initial statement and exposing the economic challenges faced by the country.

אנשים שעד אתמול היתה להם עבודה
People who had jobs until yesterday, referring to the recent rise in unemployment and the impact it had on individuals who lost their jobs.

רואים עגבנייה בפח וחושבים "איזה ביזבוז".
Witnessing the waste of food and resources, specifically seeing a tomato in the trash, leads them to think about the wastefulness and inefficiency in society.

מצב המשק הישראלי הוא החמור ביותר
The Israeli economy is in the worst condition, emphasizing the seriousness of the economic situation in the country.

בארבעים ושמונה השנים האחרונות.
Over the past forty-eight years, implying a long period of stagnation and economic challenges faced by Israel.

ארבעים ושמונה? מוכר לי המספר הזה!
Forty-eight? I know this number well! The singer sarcastically acknowledges the repeated mention of the number forty-eight, alluding to the political significance associated with the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.

מאיפה לעזאזל?...
Where the hell did this come from? The singer expresses surprise and disbelief at the repeated mention and significance of the number forty-eight.

ארבע חברות סלולאר מתחרות על האוזן
Four cellular companies compete for the consumer's attention, emphasizing the intense competition and abundance of choices in the telecommunications industry.

של שבעים וחמש אחוז מהישראלים,
Of the seventy-five percent of the Israeli population who own a mobile phone, highlighting the widespread use and reliance on mobile technology in Israel.

מנכ"ל סלקום הולך לבנק פעם בחודש
The CEO of Cellcom goes to the bank once a month, referring to the high salary earned by executives in the telecommunications industry.

מפקיד משכורת
The position of a salary deposit officer, highlighting the bureaucratic aspect of the banking system and the process of depositing salaries.

שש מאות שבעים וארבע אלף שקלים.
The salary being six hundred seventy-four thousand shekels, emphasizing the high income earned by executives compared to the average salary in Israel.

יש רבע מיליון מובטלים
There are a quarter of a million unemployed people, highlighting the high unemployment rate in Israel and the significant number of individuals who are out of work.

שלושים ושש אלף מהם נוספו השנה.
Thirty-six thousand of them were added this year, indicating the ongoing rise in unemployment and the challenging job market.

כנראה שאלי לוזון צודק כשהוא שר...
It seems that Eli Luzon is correct when he sings... The singer acknowledges the accuracy in Eli Luzon's lyrics about the economic struggles and challenges faced by many people in Israel.

זייפנים מציעים בעשרה שקלים
Counterfeiters offer counterfeit products for ten shekels, indicating the prevalence of fake and low-quality goods in the market, which are sold at lower prices.

דיסק שעבדנו עליו ארבע שנים.
The disc that took us four years to work on, emphasizing the time, effort, and dedication put into the production of their album.

הדולר עלה בעשרות אגורות
The dollar has risen by tens of agorot, highlighting the fluctuations and instability of currency exchange rates, which affects the cost of imported goods and the overall economy.

תוך שלושה שבועות הזניק את שכר הדירה
Within three weeks, the cost of rent increased, symbolizing the rising housing prices and the difficulties faced by many people in finding affordable housing.

למאות אלפי אנשים.
For hundreds of thousands of people, emphasizing the widespread impact and financial burden experienced by a large portion of the population.

בכיס אין מספיק לספרי לימוד וטיטולים
There is not enough money in the pocket for textbooks and titles, highlighting the financial constraints faced by individuals trying to cover basic expenses, such as education.

מה עשתה הממשלה בתגובה?
What did the government do as a response? The singer questions the actions or lack thereof taken by the government to address the economic challenges and income disparities in the country.

קיצצה שתיים עשרה אחוז מקצבאות הילדים.
The government cut twelve percent of the children's allowances, highlighting the reduction in social welfare benefits and the impact it has on families and children living in poverty.

כשאשה תלך לעבודה היא תביא כל שעה
When a woman goes to work, she will bring home every hour, indicating the lower wages earned by women compared to men for the same job, highlighting gender pay inequality.

שבע שקל ועשרים אגורות
Seven shekels and twenty agorot per hour, representing the minimum wage or low-paying jobs traditionally held by women, further emphasizing the income disparity and gender inequality in the workforce.

בממוצע פחות, ממה שגבר באותה העבודה היה מביא
On average, less than what a man would earn in the same job, highlighting the gender wage gap and the unfair treatment of women in the labor market.

ואני לא נביא.
And I'm not a prophet. The singer recognizes that he can't predict or change the future, but he is aware of the existing inequalities and challenges faced by women in the workforce.

אבל בין חמש מאות לשש מאות איש
But between five hundred and six hundred people die each year, referring to the high number of traffic fatalities in Israel, highlighting the dangers on the roads and the need for improved road safety.

ימותו השנה בכביש,
Die on the road this year, emphasizing the tragic loss of lives due to road accidents and the urgency to address road safety issues in the country.

אדוני כבוד שר התחבורה,
Honorable Minister of Transportation, addressing the government official responsible for transportation policies and road safety regulations.

איך הנתון הזה גורם לך להרגיש?
How does this data make you feel? The singer questions the emotional impact of the statistics and the responsibility of the government to address the issue of road safety.

ועדיין המספר הכי גדול עד היום
Yet, the biggest number until today signifies the high number of casualties and fatalities, emphasizing the ongoing tragedy and loss of life on the roads.

שמגלם את התקווה אבל ממחיש את האסון
That represents hope but also illustrates the disaster, acknowledging the contradicting emotions and realities associated with road safety in Israel.

הוא זה שכשאומרים אותו
It is when this number is mentioned, referring to the high casualty toll on the roads, symbolizing the need for action and improvement in road safety measures.

כל אדם שפוי עובר לדום הוא...
Every decent person goes quiet, highlighting the silence and somberness that accompanies discussions about road accidents and their impact on society.

שש מיליון.
Six million, alluding to the tragic memory and significance of the Holocaust, which continues to resonate in the collective consciousness of the Jewish people.

גם אני כמו כל היהודים עסוק במספרים
Just like every other Jew, the singer is occupied with numbers, indicating the commonality and shared experiences of Jewish people in relation to the impact of numbers on their lives.

עשרים וארבע, שבע, שתיים עשרה חודשים...
Twenty-four, seven, twelve months represents the ongoing influence of time and numbers in shaping the reality and experiences of Jewish individuals in Israel.

...גם אני כמו כל היהודים עסוק במספרים
...just like every other Jew, the singer is occupied with numbers, reiterating the theme of the song and highlighting the significance of numbers in the Jewish collective identity.

עשרים וארבע, שבע, שתיים עשרה חודשים.
Twenty-four, seven, twelve months represents the continuous and never-ending cycle of time, indicating the constant struggle and hustle experienced by Jews in Israel throughout the year.