… Read Full Bio ↴Ester Rada (אסתר רדא) was born in March 7, 1985 in Kiryat Arba, Israel.
Ester Rada’s cross-cultural sound is a deep reflection of the Israeli born Ethiopian’s heritage. Growing up in a highly religious Jewish family in more than modest conditions in Israel, gave Rada the drive to change her way of life and fulfill her dream of creating music
Critics describe her genre mixing sound as "gracefully combining Ethio-Jazz, funk, soul and r&b, with mixed undertones of black grooves"
In 01 November 2012 Ester released her acclaimed first self-written and composed solo EP called "Life Happens" produced by Israeli producers Kuti (Kutiman/Thru-You) and Sabbo (Soulico).
Shortly after releasing her EP the world discovered the potential of singer, songwriter, performer, and persona Ester Rada. Ester’s increasing popularity saw her tour the Us, Canada, and Europe, and most recently the highly respected Glastonbury Festival.
She warmed up for Alicia Keys at her Israel concert, in front of 8500 people, receiving amazing critics from Alicia herself saying, "She is amazing".
Her video "Life Happens" is aired these days on MTV France, East Europe, and Israel, as well as on Vh1 Uk.
With strong influences from early 20th century soul power women such as Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin; as well as a great appreciation for more contemporary black diva’s like Eryka Badu, Lauryn Hill, and Jill Scott; Rada is bringing a new voice to soul that is already spreading worldwide.
Music critics are hailing her songwriting, performance, and release, and more great things are about to come.
Could It Be
Ester Rada Lyrics
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That the stars covered my eyes
Could it be
That I saw it all
Could it be
That I heard the floor speaking
Could it be
It spoke to the wall
Could it be
That I've been here before
There's no other place I can go to
Could it be
That you're flying with no wings
That I'm always right there with you
I'm feeling that I'm falling
Can someone hold my hand
And show me how to stand
I'm loosing it again
I'm feeling that I'm falling
Alone no haloing friend
Hope its not that time
I'll reach the end
Could it be
This is not the first time we met
Lost souls in a desert
Could it be
That the moon touched my skin
Is that the way love is measured
Could it be
That your smile is my heart
And when you're sad I'm dying
Could it be
That I've never felt in love
All my life I was actually lying
The song “Could It Be” by Ester Rada can be interpreted in several ways. At first glance, it appears to be about the mystifying nature of love, with references to the stars, moon, and lost souls in a desert. The song seems to suggest that love is both wonderful and elusive, something that can make us feel like we are falling, yet at the same time, is the only thing that can save us.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has been in this place before and that there is no other place to go. It could be interpreted as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life, that we are fated to repeat certain experiences over and over again until we learn the lessons we are supposed to learn. And then the singer asks for help in standing up and reaching the end, indicating a sense of surrender to the unknown, of letting go of control and putting trust in something greater.
Overall, “Could It Be” seems to convey a sense of wonder, bewilderment, and awe, with its references to stars, the moon, and the desert. It suggests that love is a transcendent experience, something that can't be fully understood or articulated. It seems to be an expression of yearning for something greater, something beyond our understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Could it be
Is it possible
That the stars covered my eyes
That I couldn't see clearly, perhaps due to feeling overwhelmed
That I saw it all
That I had a realization or understanding of a situation
That I heard the floor speaking
That I noticed something out of the ordinary or peculiar
It spoke to the wall
It seemed to go unnoticed or unacknowledged
That I've been here before
That I've experienced similar situations or emotions previously
There's no other place I can go to
There are no other options available
That you're flying with no wings
That you're achieving something that seems impossible
That I'm always right there with you
That I'm supporting you no matter what
I'm feeling that I'm falling
I feel like I'm losing control
Can someone hold my hand
I need support or guidance from someone else
And show me how to stand
I need help figuring out how to handle the situation
I'm losing it again
I feel overwhelmed and like I can't cope
Alone no haloing friend
Without anyone to rely on or help me
Hope it's not that time
I hope I'm not at the breaking point
I'll reach the end
I'll push through and come out the other side
This is not the first time we met
We've crossed paths before
Lost souls in a desert
Feeling adrift and unsure of our direction
That the moon touched my skin
That I had an intense emotional experience
Is that the way love is measured
Wondering what truly matters in a loving relationship
That your smile is my heart
Your happiness brings me joy and fulfillment
And when you're sad I'm dying
Your pain hurts me deeply
That I've never felt in love
I haven't truly experienced romantic love before
All my life I was actually lying
Realizing that my previous beliefs or assumptions about love were wrong
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@meir1114
ענק!!!!!! בהחלט כישרון נדיר זה בדיוק מה שהיה חסר למוזיקה הישראלית מוזיקת סול אמיתית !!!!!! ובינלאומית אבל באמת בינלאומית ברמה של 20 הזמרות הטובות בעולם ו5 הזמרות השחורות הטובות בעולם של העשור האחרון !!!!!!
@Nom1fan
This deserves a lot more views
@behiradahan2765
נפלאה , נפלאה, מצוינת , אסתר ררדה , הניצוץ האלוהי שבך מתרחב ומתרחב, ואף שאת כבר בוהקת כבר כמו יהלום מלוטש, מקצוענית , את עדיין ענווה ובוטחת ...אלוהים בטוחך כל הזמן, מחורת לנישמתך, יישר כוח !!!
@charlesshaigoldstein9166
Nina Simone, Noa, Joan Armatrading, Natalie Merchant, Amy Amy Amy.....but in the end simply totally unique. And true, completely Nifla, amazing!
@HannAAlmanceT
אני פשוט מת על כל אחד ואחד מהשירים שלך!!! מהממת!! עלי והצליחי ותכבשי את העולם כי יש לך את זה אדירה!! love you!!!
@davidmamush
איזה קול מדהים ,פשוט מושלמת
@sharonpapkin8574
אסתר את אחת ההפתצעות הכי נעימות במוזיקה הישראלית בהצלחה
@leeegross82
אוקיי, אני שומעת את השיר הזה בפעם החמישית, היום. כבר לא נעים לי מזאת שעובדת לידי. בקיצור, מהממת!
@adielrada
יששש השיר שהכי אהבתי שלך , שיחקת אותה גאה בך !!
@NadoYizhak
שיר יפפה .. יש לך את זה בגדול ילדה !