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.
By Myself
Esther Ofarim Lyrics
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this is the end of romance.
I'll go my way by myself,
love is only a dance.
I'll try to apply myself
and teach my heart to sing.
I'll go my way by myself
like a bird on the wing,
I'll build a world of my own;
No one knows better than I, myself,
I'm by myself,
I'm by myself,
I'm by myself alone.
The lyrics of Esther Ofarim's song 'By Myself' are about the end of a romance and the decision to move on alone. The singer mentions that love is only a dance, implying that it is fleeting and not to be relied upon. The next lines suggest that the singer is taking steps to heal and move on from the breakup. They will try to "apply [themself]" and "teach [their] heart to sing," meaning they will focus on personal growth and happiness. The line "like a bird on the wing" conjures the image of someone taking flight and embarking on a new journey. The singer is determined to face the unknown and build a new world for themselves. In the end, they declare that they are by themselves alone and no one knows themselves better than they do.
Overall, the song is about self-discovery and the strength that comes from finding happiness within oneself. It encourages listeners to take care of themselves and to not be afraid of moving on from past relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll go my way by myself,
I am choosing to walk down my life's path without relying on anyone else's help or support.
this is the end of romance.
I have given up on the idea of romantic love and the emotional attachment that comes with it.
love is only a dance.
I no longer believe in the deeper emotional connection that love can bring, and view it as nothing more than a fleeting, superficial experience.
I'll try to apply myself and teach my heart to sing.
I will work hard to find fulfillment and happiness within myself, without seeking validation or comfort from others.
I'll go my way by myself like a bird on the wing,
I will soar through life with the independence and freedom of a bird in flight, unencumbered by the expectations or needs of others.
I'll face the unknown,
I am prepared to take on the challenges and uncertainties of the future, without fear or doubt.
I'll build a world of my own;
I will create a life that is uniquely mine, shaped by my own dreams, desires, and values.
No one knows better than I, myself,
I am the expert on my own life, and no one else can truly understand or judge my choices and experiences.
I'm by myself,
I am currently alone and content with that, without feeling the need or desire for companionship.
I'm by myself,
I am standing in my own power and making my own choices, without relying on others to guide or direct me.
I'm by myself alone.
I am fully self-reliant and self-sufficient, and have no need for anyone else to complete or fulfill me in any way.
Writer(s): ERIC CARMEN, SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
Contributed by Arianna J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stephenvincent4989
A truly talented performer - when Esther sang she grabbed your attention with that emotional voice - “Very Special”.
@morganafan
FANTASTIC!❤️❤️❤️
@lyricrogersofficial
i had absolutely no idea she sang this live!
@phillcampbell7354
Phenomenal!
@user-zs4ep2gm4r
צמד העופרים ....
אבי אברהם רייכשטט.... מנוחתו עדן ,
אסתר ...
סינדרלה רוקפלה ....היו זמנים ....