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.
Reckoning song
Asaf Avidan Lyrics
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I don't laugh and I don't cry
I don't think about you all the time
But when I do, I wonder why
You had to go out of my door
And leave just like you did before
I know I said that I was sure
But rich men can't imagine poor
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
Little me and little you
Kept doing all the things they do
They never really think it through
Like I can never think you're true
Here I go again, the blame
The guilt, the pain, the hurt, the shame
The founding fathers of our plane
That stuck in heavy clouds of rain
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
Think of all the stories that we could have told
One day, baby, we'll be old
Oh, baby, we'll be old
And think of all the stories that we could have told
The lyrics to "Reckoning Song" by Asaf Avidan & the Mojos and Shlomi Shaban are rather introspective and melancholic, as the singer reflects on a past relationship that has ended. The first verse starts off by depicting a sense of detachment and emotional suppression -- "No more tears, my heart is dry / I don't laugh and I don't cry." It seems as if the singer has moved on and doesn't invest much time or thought into the former lover anymore, but in moments of weakness, their memory creeps back in, prompting the singer to ask why they left in the first place.
The second verse touches on the struggles of a relationship that lacks communication and understanding, as the singer alludes to "Little me and little you / Kept doing all the things they do / They never really think it through / Like I can never think you're true." The singer seems to be placing some degree of blame on both parties for not being able to identify the issues that led to the breakup, and for refusing to acknowledge the truth.
The chorus emphasizes the notion of time passing and hindsight being 20/20. The repetition of "One day, baby, we'll be old / Oh, baby, we'll be old / And think of all the stories that we could have told" serves as a reminder that the singer will grow old and look back on their life and experiences, and that there is a chance they will regret not having done things differently. The overall message is one of regret and missed opportunities, but there is also a sense of acceptance and closure in the singer's tone.
Line by Line Meaning
No more tears, my heart is dry
I have shed all the tears I had for you and now my heart is dry.
I don't laugh and I don't cry
I am not moved by any emotion whether good or bad.
I don't think about you all the time
I don't have you in my mind always.
But when I do, I wonder why
When I think of you, I question why things couldn't work out between us.
You had to go out of my door
You left me and I had to see you go out of my door.
And leave just like you did before
You left me in the same way as you had done before.
I know I said that I was sure
I once told you that I was confident about us, but now I realize how wrong I was.
But rich men can't imagine poor
Our different lifestyles and financial status made it hard for us to get along.
Little me and little you
We were both young and naïve when we started out.
Kept doing all the things they do
We got caught up in the thrill of the moment and did things typical of our age group.
They never really think it through
We never took the time to consider the consequences of our actions.
Like I can never think you're true
I find it hard to trust you and to believe that you are honest with me.
Here I go again, the blame
I am always blaming myself for what happened between us rather than accepting that it was a joint effort.
The guilt, the pain, the hurt, the shame
I still carry the burden of the emotional trauma that came with our breakup.
The founding fathers of our plane
Our predecessors have set the tone for how relationships should be and we are just following their lead.
That stuck in heavy clouds of rain
We got caught up in the storm that is love and couldn't find a way out.
One day, baby, we'll be old
We will grow old and look back at our lives.
And think of all the stories that we could have told
We will regret the missed opportunities to share our love stories with others.
Oh, baby, we'll be old
We will age gracefully and the memories of our youth will still linger.
Think of all the stories that we could have told
We will realize the number of beautiful love experiences that we could have shared with the world.
Oh, baby, we'll be
We will still be together even though we may not make it official.
And think of all the stories that we could have told
We will regret the missed opportunities to share our love stories with others.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Asaf Avidan, Hadas Kleinman, Ori Winokur, Ran Nir, Roi Peled, Yoni Sheleg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@jolandavrolijk4537
Oh my God!
Hope you will come to Holland again🥰
Went to the concert in The Hague Koninklijke Schouwburg. It was so so beautiful, your music touches me in the soul. Cried during the songs, so stunning beautiful.
Thank you so much Asaf, for being who you are.
Lot's of love,
Jolanda Vrolijk
@Avigdor_5735
Asaf, have you heard the genius of american prog music - The Pavlov's Dog?!
@elenae.6410
Come to Frankfurt!
@sammanahov2168
Omg, beautiful! Wow.
Thank u !
@jockeltje
booked... hope to see you soon in Amsterdam.... light@2021
@mrpittet
A song I can hear thousand times a day and never disappoints me
@yighacco2228
So true
@klaushennig4685
+yig hacco IT is
@fernandatralala
Jacques Pittet Me too.