His vocal - sounding very much like the legendary Janis Joplin - is unmatched; and he sings primarily in English. "A genius... A new Messiah" (Rolling Stone Mexico) and "The most interesting voice in the Israeli music scene" are some of the accolades he has received.
Born in Jerusalem, Israel, to diplomats for the Israeli Foreign Office, Avidan spent four years of his childhood in Jamaica and also grew up in New York. In 2006, after breaking up with his long-time girlfriend, he moved back to Jerusalem desiring to pursue a music career. From 2006โ2011 he featured in Asaf Avidan & the Mojos.
In 2012, Avidan released the single "Different Pulses", followed by the premiere of his debut solo studio album of the same name. The singer's follow-up record Gold Shadow (2015) was similarly successful in Europe, reaching Gold status in France. The Study on Falling followed in 2017.
Love It or Leave It
Asaf Avidan Lyrics
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From the reasons you strung
Long is the way, when you're aching to say
But your teeth bite your tongue
Loud is the wind in your ears as you spin
As you look for the sun
Loud are the skies as you thunder your cries
Hard is the floor as the waves pound the shore
Of your wounds
Roll up your sleeve it's hard to believe
But it's you
Love it or leave it
Love it or leave it
Love it or leave it
Love it or leave it you got to believe it
My oh my! It hurts sometimes
Oh my oh my! It hurts sometimes
I think I'm running out of time
Before I'm gonna lose my mind
My oh my! It hurts sometimes
Oh my oh my! It hurts sometimes
I think I'm running out of time
Before I'm gonna lose my mind
Slow is the night when you reach for the light
But the dark lingers on
Slow is the bite of the words that you write
When it's finally dawn
How can you swim when the waters are streaming in you?
Roll up your sleeve now love it or leave it it's you
Love it or leave it
Love it or leave it
Love it or leave it
Love it or leave it you got to believe it
My oh my! It hurts sometimes
Oh my oh my! It hurts sometimes
I think I'm running out of time
Before I'm gonna lose my mind
My oh my! It hurts sometimes
Oh my oh my! It hurts sometimes
I think I'm running out of time
Before I'm gonna lose my mind
My oh my! It hurts sometimes
Oh my oh my! It hurts sometimes
I think I'm running out of time
Before I'm gonna lose my mind
My oh my! It hurts sometimes
Oh my oh my! It hurts sometimes
I think I'm running out of time
Before I'm gonna lose my mind
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
Before I'm gonna lose my mind
The lyrics to Asaf Avidan's "Love It or Leave It" revolve around the idea of choice in difficult situations. The song speaks to the long, hard days when one is struggling to express their feelings, but instead choosing to remain silent, and the great effort that it takes to push through this. The imagery of the stormy seas and slow, dark nights highlight the emotional turmoil that is central to this narrative.
The chorus repeats the title phrase, urging the listener to make a choice about their situation. The lyric "Roll up your sleeve now love it or leave it it's you," highlights the fact that the decision lies squarely with the individual faced with the challenge, and that ultimately they must take responsibility for their choices.
Throughout the song, the singer is struggling to cope with difficult emotions and to push aside feelings of despair. The repetition of the line "My oh my! It hurts sometimes" underscores the idea that the singer is not alone in experiencing these emotions, and that it is a universal feeling that many people can relate to.
In sum, Asaf Avidan's "Love It or Leave It" is a song about facing difficult decisions and emotions, and finding the strength to push through challenging moments. The song reminds listeners that ultimately the power of choice lies within them, and that they must take responsibility for their choices and their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Long are the days when you're turning away
From the reasons you strung
The days seem endless when you avoid facing the reasons behind your actions.
Long is the way, when you're aching to say
But your teeth bite your tongue
It feels like a long road when you want to speak your mind but choose to hold your tongue.
Loud is the wind in your ears as you spin
As you look for the sun
The world seems overwhelming when you look for a way out of a difficult situation.
Loud are the skies as you thunder your cries
When your prayers are sung
It's hard to be heard when you voice your concerns, even in prayer.
Hard is the floor as the waves pound the shore
Of your wounds
It's painful when you're reminded of your past hurts and mistakes.
Roll up your sleeve it's hard to believe
But it's you
You have to face the truth about yourself, even if it's hard to accept.
Love it or leave it
Love it or leave it
Love it or leave it
Love it or leave it you got to believe it
You need to decide whether to accept and love your life as it is, or make a change for the better.
My oh my! It hurts sometimes
Oh my oh my! It hurts sometimes
I think I'm running out of time
Before I'm gonna lose my mind
It can be overwhelming when life is difficult and time seems to be running out.
Slow is the night when you reach for the light
But the dark lingers on
It's a struggle to find hope when darkness seems to seep in at every turn.
Slow is the bite of the words that you write
When it's finally dawn
It can feel like your messages aren't getting through, even after a long and lonely night.
How can you swim when the waters are streaming in you?
Roll up your sleeve now love it or leave it it's you
It's hard to stay afloat when you're weighed down by your own troubles, but you have to face them and make a decision.
I think I'm gonna lose my mind
Before I'm gonna lose my mind
The singer feels like they're at the brink of breaking down mentally.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ASAF AVIDAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@amirazahra_kh
Long are the days
When you're turning away
From the reasons you strung
Long is the way
When you're aching to say
But your teeth bite your tongue
Loud is the wind
In your ears as you spin
As you look for the sun
Loud are the skies
As you thunder your cries
When your prayers are sung
Hard is the floor
As the waves pound the shore
Of your wounds
Roll up your sleeve
It's hard to believe
But it's you
Love it or leave itย [x4]
You got to believe it
[x2]
My Oh My! It hurts sometimes
My Oh My! It hurts sometimes
I think Iโm running out of time
Before Iโm gonna lose my mindย
Slow is the night
When you reach for the light
But the Dark lingers on
Slow is the bite
Of the words that you write
When itโs finally dawn
How can you swim
When the waters are streaming
In you
Roll up your sleeve
Now love it or leave it
It's you
Love it or leave itย [x4]
You got to believe it
[x4]
My Oh My! It hurts sometimes
Oh My Oh My! It hurts sometimes
I think Iโm running out of time
Before Iโm gonna lose my mind
@jessiegardynik241
I long to live with your music. Thank you! My heart and soul, my flesh and bones, feel you.
Oh my, oh my, it hurts sometimes.
@eliphaslevizahed5820
His voice is incredible. I love this song.
@amirazahra_kh
Long are the days
When you're turning away
From the reasons you strung
Long is the way
When you're aching to say
But your teeth bite your tongue
Loud is the wind
In your ears as you spin
As you look for the sun
Loud are the skies
As you thunder your cries
When your prayers are sung
Hard is the floor
As the waves pound the shore
Of your wounds
Roll up your sleeve
It's hard to believe
But it's you
Love it or leave itย [x4]
You got to believe it
[x2]
My Oh My! It hurts sometimes
My Oh My! It hurts sometimes
I think Iโm running out of time
Before Iโm gonna lose my mindย
Slow is the night
When you reach for the light
But the Dark lingers on
Slow is the bite
Of the words that you write
When itโs finally dawn
How can you swim
When the waters are streaming
In you
Roll up your sleeve
Now love it or leave it
It's you
Love it or leave itย [x4]
You got to believe it
[x4]
My Oh My! It hurts sometimes
Oh My Oh My! It hurts sometimes
I think Iโm running out of time
Before Iโm gonna lose my mind
@Originalokiegal71
sweet....thanks!
@TheSmerf99
Ameera Zahra
@kaziselim8927
thank u for the lyrics.
@celtiza
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@erikcervantes6986
Ameera Zahra tank youuuuu!!!
@kevincondo3994
Asaf is an amazing artist, hands down I love this guy's music
@gemmawatson1879
You and I both Kevin ๐โบ