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.
Morning Of My Life
Esther Ofarim Lyrics
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you will see me at the time I love the best
watching rainbows play on sunlight
pools of water iced from cold night, in the morning
'Tis the morning of my life
In the daytime I will meet you as before
You will find me waiting by the ocean floor
in a world that no one understands
In the morning
'Tis the morning of my life
In the morning of my life the
minutes take so long to drift away
Please be patient with your life
It's only morning and you're still to live your day
In the ev'ning I will fly you to the moon
To the top right hand corner of
the ceiling in my room
Where w'll stay until the sun shines
Another day to swing on clothe's lines
May I be yawning
It is the morning of my life
It is the morning of my life
In the morning
In the morning
In the morning
The lyrics of Esther Ofarim's song "Morning Of My Life" evoke a sense of tranquility and contemplation as the singer reflects on different moments in their life. The opening lines set the scene in the morning, a time that holds special significance for the singer. The imagery of rainbows playing on sunlight and pools of water iced from the cold night creates a vivid picture of a peaceful and beautiful morning. The repetition of "Tis the morning of my life" emphasizes the importance of this moment in the singer's existence.
As the song continues, the singer describes meeting someone at the ocean floor, engaging in the simple and timeless act of building castles in the shifting sands. This imagery symbolizes a sense of playfulness and creativity, as well as a longing for a world that is not easily understood. The repetition of "In the morning" reinforces the idea that these moments are essential to the singer's experience of life.
The lyrics then shift to a reflection on the passage of time, with the singer acknowledging that in the morning of their life, the minutes seem to pass slowly. The plea to "be patient with your life" suggests a message of acceptance and mindfulness, encouraging the listener to savor each moment and not rush through life. The sentiment that "you're still to live your day" conveys a sense of optimism and potential for growth and new experiences.
In the final verse, the singer imagines flying to the moon with their companion, finding solace and comfort in each other's presence. The image of being on the ceiling in the room, away from the world below, conveys a sense of intimacy and a desire for escape. The mention of waiting for another day to begin, swinging on clotheslines, and yawning suggests a sense of contentment and ease in the morning of their life. The repetition of "It is the morning of my life" at the end reinforces the song's overall theme of cherishing the present moment and finding beauty in the simplicity of everyday life.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brunobrenner651
Einfach wunderschön, Erinnerungen an meine Jugendzeit. 1967, ich war 12 Jahre alt, als ich dieses Lied bei einem Freund, der eine ältere Schwester hatte, die dieses Lied auf Schallplatte hatte, gehört habe. Es hat mich bis heute begleitet und weckt jedes mal, wenn ich es höre, ganz tiefe Gefühle aus meiner Kindheit in mir auf. Was waren das für tolle Jahre und was hatten wir für eine positive Aufbruchstimmung in unserem Land. Und heute?......nee, lassen wird das!
@d..m2250
Alles zu seiner Zeit. 😊
@christal.4932
genau.
@garycyganek1228
Bruno I guess your a German like my father from Berlin, This is such a beautiful song written by Barry Gibb an Australian born in England, I’m Australian. Esther has such an amazing voice ! I’m hypnotised by her performance! Hopefully times will improve!
@rolffischer1812
Die indoktrinierten Jungen werden um Lebensqualität betrogen.
Aber sie vermissen nichts - weil sie nicht kennen, wie anders, schöner, erfüllter, zufriedener, faszinierender - das Leben sein kann.
Uns Reifere schmerzt der Verlust.
@brunobrenner651
@Fermati Chebellosei ja, wir haben es erlebt, eine Aufbruchstimmung und dieses " Good Vibration " Gefühl. Was gab es für tolle Inspirationen durch Musik, Kunst, Bildung und eine auch im politischen Bereich spürbare Veränderung in unserer Gesellschaft. Leider wurden diese enormen Chancen, die es in dieser Zeit der Veränderungen gab, letztlich nicht genutzt und die Strömungen und dieses " Good Vibration " Gefühl verebbte und wurde in vielen Bereichen unseres Lebens durch ein Negativgefühl ersetzt. Aber eines bleibt: die vielfältigen Erinnerungen an eine tolle Zeitspanne in unserer Jugend.
@bonnabonn9020
Gänsehaut pur! Ein Chanson, das immer noch unter die Haut geht und Erinnerungen an eine wunderschöne Zeit weckt!
@karl-heinzbehrens3748
Es war eine schöne Zeit mit einer wunderschönen Musik die heute keiner mehr zustande bringt.👍👍👍👍👍
@fritzmuller7111
Das klingt so fantastisch ich könnte es stundenlang hören.
@jotge.3444
Jedes mal wenn sie anfängt zu singen, bin ich begeistert, ein seltenes Talent.
Und all die Kommentare stimmen zu. Sie hat viele Menschen mit ihrem Gesang glücklich gemacht.