She met Abi Ofarim, a guitarist and dancer, in 1959 and subsequently married him. With her husband and without him she began to sing Hebrew and international folk songs.
In 1960 Esther got a small role in the film Exodus. In 1961 Esther won the Song Festival in Tel Aviv, where she sang "Saeni imcha bemachol" and "Neama". Two years later, Esther made the 2nd place at the Eurovision Song Contest with "T'en vas pas", representing Switzerland.
From then on, her duo with her then husband Abi Ofarim began take off. In 1966 they had their first hit in Germany with "Noch einen Tanz". Their greatest success in Germany was "Morning of my Life" in 1967, which was written by the Bee Gees. In 1968 the Ofarims had their international breakthrough with "Cinderella Rockefella", which hit the top of the charts in a number of countries including the UK. They played many live concerts in New York and London, and in 1969 they toured around the world.
As result of problems in both business, and personal relations, they divorced in 1970 [1] (in German).
Esther started her solo career with several albums and concerts. In 1984 she played in Joshua Sobol's piece "Ghetto", produced by Peter Zadek in Berlin (Germany). There she sang some songs, including "Frühling" and "Unter deinen weissen Sternen". The play was extremely successful, which was attributed in part to Esther's strong presence.
Since 1998, Esther Ofarim has been performing several concerts each year, especially in Israel and Germany. This includes annual concerts in the Hamburger Kammerspiele.
Ofarim's songs were prominently featured in the 2004 Israeli film, Walk on Water.
A Taste Of Honey
Esther Ofarim Lyrics
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But I'll take with me
The warmth of thee
A taste of honey,
A taste much sweeter than wine
I will return... I will return
I'll come back
For the honey and you
I leave behind
My heart to wear
And may it e? er remind you of
A taste of honey
A taste much sweeter than wine
I will return... I will return
I'll come back
For the honey and you.
The lyrics of Esther Ofarim's song "A Taste Of Honey" explore the dynamics of love, longing, and separation. The opening lines describe the harsh weather conditions, with cold winds blowing over the icy sea. However, the warmth of the person she loves will accompany her, providing solace and comfort. The lyrics compare the sweetness of love to honey, which is much sweeter than wine. The singer acknowledges the distance that separates them but promises to return one day for the honey and the person she loves. In the second verse, she leaves her heart behind as a reminder of the taste of honey, hoping that her lover will remember her and the sweetness of their love.
The song's theme of separation and longing is a classic motif in music and literature, but Esther Ofarim's rendition presents these emotions in a unique and personal way. The lyrics express a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, but also a deep sense of commitment and affection. The image of honey represents the sweetness and richness of life, and the desire to savor every moment of it with the person one loves. Overall, the song captures the bittersweet experience of love and the power of memory to keep it alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold winds may blow o'er the icy sea
Although the journey ahead may be difficult and cold, I am confident and courageous.
But I'll take with me The warmth of thee
But I will take the memory of your love and affection to comfort me during my travels.
A taste of honey, A taste much sweeter than wine
Your love is like a sweet taste of honey, even more enjoyable than the finest of wines.
I will return... I will return
I promise to come back home safely to you.
I'll come back For the honey and you
I will return to experience the sweetness of your love and the bond we share.
I leave behind My heart to wear
Although I am leaving, I leave my heart with you to keep and hold close in my absence.
And may it e'er remind you of A taste of honey
May my heart remind you of the unforgettable sweetness of our love.
A taste much sweeter than wine
Our love is even more enjoyable and fulfilling than the finest of wines.
I will return... I will return
Once again, I promise to come back home safely to you.
I'll come back For the honey and you.
I will come back to experience the sweetness of your love and the bond we share once again.
Contributed by Reagan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dclangers
WOW the voice and face of an angel this version is absolutely beautiful. how could anyone have marked this version down ?? she is perfect xx
Jim Pankey
Wow, beautiful lady, beautiful song, beautiful voice!!!
LiteracyLabyrinth
This is a beautiful version sung by an angelic beauty
christiane stamm
What a wonderful song and voice.
Lyric Rogers
Best interpretation of this song ever.
Michael Hawryliw
AS ALWAYS WOW
jody8526937
Great vocalist
Jim Brown
Shes a great singer, I remember she featured regularly in the UK in late 60s early 70s.....always wondered why does she leave out the entire end section of this song?
Stephen Douglas
Very likely because in those days a pop song was expected by producers to last less than 3 minutes to be played on the radio! The Beatles, who wrote this tune in their early days, were the ones to break this mould - and had done already - but some commercially minded producers may have wanted to play safe. It's my guess.
The Jupiter 2
when she sang in Israel it was like having Barbra Streisand there