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 2006–2011 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.
Over My Head
Asaf Avidan Lyrics
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Dragged back from the dead
How was I to know?
Just a seedling in the snow
Now I am trying
To get you on the line
‘Cause baby I'm coming back home
And it's hard to believe,
but there's nobody leaving
Please don't lock the door
‘Cause baby I'm yours
A shattered broken pile
That could not reconcile
Darkness stared at me
A love spilled carelessly
Then you turned on the light
Like a moth in the night
Baby I'm coming home
And it's hard to believe,
but there's nobody leaving
Please don't lock the door
‘Cause baby I'm yours
And it's hard to believe,
but there's nobody leaving
Please don't lock the door
‘Cause baby I'm yours
The song "Over My Head" by Asaf Avidan narrates the story of someone who has been dragged back from the dead and has come to the realization that they are in over their head. The song's storyline highlights the feelings of the singer who, after experiencing darkness and loss, has finally found a ray of hope in their life. They are trying to reach out to someone they love, hoping to get them on the line and convince them to take them back home.
The song's chorus, "And it's hard to believe, but there's nobody leaving, Please don't lock the door, ‘Cause baby I'm yours," represents the singer's plea for love and acceptance from their loved one. The singer is aware of the challenges they may face, but they are determined to overcome them and have faith in love. The last verse of the song suggests that the singer's loved one has become their source of light and hope, and they promise to come back home.
In summary, the song's overarching theme centers around love, trust, and hope. It highlights the emotional struggles that individuals face while trying to overcome their fears, doubts, and shortcomings to find love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in over my head
I'm in a situation that's way beyond what I can handle.
Dragged back from the dead
I was rescued from a terrible situation and given a second chance.
How was I to know?
I had no idea that things were going to get this bad.
Just a seedling in the snow
I was young, inexperienced and vulnerable.
Now I am trying
I'm making an effort to put things right.
To get you on the line
I'm trying to reach out to you.
‘Cause baby I'm coming back home
I want to come back to you.
And it's hard to believe,
It's difficult to accept,
but there's nobody leaving
that nobody is going to abandon me this time.
Please don't lock the door
I don't want to be shut out again.
‘Cause baby I'm yours
I belong to you and I want you to keep me.
A shattered broken pile
I was completely destroyed and helpless.
That could not reconcile
I couldn't find a way to make peace with the situation.
Darkness stared at me
I was in a very dark place.
A love spilled carelessly
I had lost something very valuable due to my own carelessness.
Then you turned on the light
You showed me the way out of the darkness.
Like a moth in the night
I was drawn to you and your light.
Baby I'm coming home
I'm ready to come back to where I belong.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@illayatlas7122
Asaf, the song is genius and the clip is amazing!!!!! Love can heal everything!
@johnmonk2064
You a king. And i spread your love to every friend i know.
Forever i favor you. Thank you
@danielbustamantecastan
This is beautiful piece of emotionality.
Cheers for the cosmic love from Colombia. :)
@gabriellebradshaw5487
Didn't want the story to end ;) He's so HOT
@lilchica83
The fact he just had a classic Monte in his video made me love him even more
@benjaminlev6747
אלוף! המון הצלחה..!
מביא לנו כבוד :)
@KatyTarantino
so sweet. i am crying every time when i see it.. pure love. asaf is such a pure lovely human
@audreya3204
One of the most beautiful video ever!!! <3 Now I´ll sleep and dream very well........ <3 This guy is amazing! <3
@lbvgnchv
This is unfairly and extremely understimated - the idea, the track and the video are all awesome <3
@NoaHol
מצויין כרגיל. גם קליפ מעולה.