Lavi was born in Shavei Zion, British Mandate of Palestine, to Jewish parents from Germany and Russia.
She studied ballet in Stockholm, Sweden, where she appeared in her first film Hemsöborna (1955). Returning to Israel, her career took off in 1960, when she started appearing in a large number of European and American productions. Fluent in several languages, she has also been in German-, French-, Italian-, Spanish- and English-language films.
Lavi's film appearances include Vincente Minnelli's Two Weeks in Another Town (1962), Mario Bava's gothic classic La Frusta e il corpo, or The Whip and the Body (1963), the role of The Girl in Lord Jim and the first Matt Helm film, The Silencers (1966), opposite Dean Martin. However, her best-known role is probably as 'The Detainer/007' in Casino Royale (1967).
Jerusalem
Daliah Lavi Lyrics
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Where the fathers of faith in the ground lie sleeping
Where the seeds of time have a whirlwind reaping
Oh
Jerusalem is.
Where the cobblestones
Wet with the blood of ages
Where the cries of fools stilled the words of sages
Oh
Jerusalem is.
'Neath an olive tree branch anyone can listen
To the song of songs as the green leaves glisten.
Then a summer rain falls and the raindrops christen
What Jerusalem is.
And the river runs on and the world keeps turning
And the water's cold
Tho the sands are burning
And the mountains know while we still are learning
What Jerusalem is.
Oh
When will tomorrow's sons
Tomorrow's daughters
Never taste of the bread cast upon the waters
And put down the sword that performed the slaughters
Where Jerusalem is ?
Where the cobblestones
Wet with the blood of ages
Hear the echo of wheels turning hist'ry's pages -
Where the cries of fools stilled the words of sages
Oh
Jerusalem is.
And the river
Oh
The river runs and the world keeps turning
And the water's cold
Tho the sands are burning
And the mountains know while we still are learning
What Jerusalem is.
And the river
Oh
The river runs and the world keeps turning.
The song "Jerusalem" by Daliah Lavi reflects on the history, culture, and conflict surrounding the city of Jerusalem. Lavi touches on the constant struggle and tragedy of Jerusalem, which is evident in lines, "Where the mothers of sons never cease their weeping" and "Where the fathers of faith in the ground lie sleeping." She alludes to the countless wars and conquerors that have come and gone throughout the centuries, leaving behind the bloodshed and tears of the innocent.
Lavi also acknowledges the beauty and grandeur of Jerusalem through the imagery of the olive tree and the river. The olive tree represents the nation's growth and resilience, while the river symbolizes the continuous flow of life despite the destruction around it. Amidst the chaos, there is still a sense of hope for the future generations, evident in the line "When will tomorrow's sons, tomorrow's daughters never taste of the bread cast upon the waters."
Line by Line Meaning
Where the mothers of sons never cease their weeping
In Jerusalem, mothers who have lost their sons do not stop mourning.
Where the fathers of faith in the ground lie sleeping
Jerusalem is where the fathers who had faith are buried and resting.
Where the seeds of time have a whirlwind reaping
Time in Jerusalem brings chaos and destruction in its wake.
Where the cobblestones Wet with the blood of ages
The streets of Jerusalem have witnessed many wars and much bloodshed through history.
Hear the echo of wheels turning hist'ry's pages -
The sounds of wheels on Jerusalem's streets remind us of the past events that have shaped the city.
Where the cries of fools stilled the words of sages
The ignorant and foolish have silenced the wise in Jerusalem.
'Neath an olive tree branch anyone can listen
Under the branches of an olive tree, anyone can hear the song of songs and contemplate its beauty.
To the song of songs as the green leaves glisten.
The sound of the song of songs, combined with the sight of the leaves glistening, creates a peaceful and holy atmosphere in Jerusalem.
Then a summer rain falls and the raindrops christen.
When the summer rain falls, the incoming rain creates a cleansing effect over Jerusalem.
What Jerusalem is.
Jerusalem can be experienced as a profound and transformative place.
And the river runs on and the world keeps turning
The river keeps flowing continuously in Jerusalem despite the changes in the world.
And the water's cold Tho the sands are burning
The water in Jerusalem is cold, despite the hot and dry sand around it.
And the mountains know while we still are learning
The mountains in Jerusalem are wiser than humans, who are still learning about the city's significance.
When will tomorrow's sons Tomorrow's daughters
One day, the children of tomorrow will live in Jerusalem.
Never taste of the bread cast upon the waters
These future generations will not suffer the same fate as those before them.
And put down the sword that performed the slaughters
The people of Jerusalem need to make peace and put an end to wars.
Where Jerusalem is ?
Only by finding peace and unity can we truly locate the essence of what Jerusalem stands for.
And the river Oh The river runs and the world keeps turning.
Despite the changes in the world, the river in Jerusalem keeps flowing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HERB ALPERT
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@renatelohr9194
Fûr mich die schönste aller Frauen ûberhaupt. Sie sprach sieben Sprachen, hatte Humor und Witz, liebte Ihre Familie, hatte einfach eine umwerfende Ausstrahlung und ich LIEBE Ihre Lieder. In meinem Herzen und in so vielen anderen LEBT SIE WEITER. Shalom Daliah 🌹
@adrianvonturnow1884
Ich kann nicht genug von ihr hören. Herr, beschütze diese Stadt und ihre Prophetin.
@birgitconrad4893
Ihre tollen Lieder sind unsterblich
@intensivesax452031
Sie war einfach eine der phantastischsten Sängerinnen unserer Zeit!!!
@nenacelya8497
❤
@Klare_Worte17
Ich bin vor kurzem wieder auf Ihre Lieder gestoßen. Ihre Lieder und ihre Ausstrahlung bleiben der Welt in Erinnerung. Ihre innere und äußere Schönheit hat sie bis zu ihrem Ableben erhalten. Skandalfrei und mit großer Achtung und Demut ist diese Frau durch das Leben gegangen. Dies würde ich so manchem Schlagersternchen heute so wünschen. Ich verneige mich mit großem Respekt vor dieser Frau. In meinem Herzen lebt die Daliah Lavi weiter. Ruhe in Frieden liebe Daliah!
@PavanRChawla
What an amazing song! Love this!
@fritzplotz3562
Daliah Lavi bleibt auch mit diesem Lied für immer in unseren Herzen...RIP...
@rolandh4947
Grossartige Melodie und ergreifend gesungen von Dalliah Lavi !
@karlheinzegger4534
I have to admit that I never heard this song until this week. I loved Daliah Lavi's songs from the 70's. Most of them in German. This one is of the kind that you only need to hear once to love it. Great song and a beautiful full voice that today's artists would kill for.