Golan started performing in nightclubs at the age of 16. His first album, "Whisper in the Night" was released in 1993. In 1996 he put out another album, called "Live Performance," which included songs from famous Israeli singers such as Shlomo Artzi. However, it was his third album, "Without You," that boosted him into the limelight and was particularly well received in Israel. The album, which went platinum, featured tracks written and composed by two members of the popular Tel Aviv band Ethnix, Ze'ev Nehama and Tamir Kalinsi.
Eyal was managed for a long time by producer Ishai Ben Zur, who was responsible for the success of many of Eyal's albums. However, because of a money dispute, they are currently not working together any more.
One of Eyal's most famous songs is Yafa Sheli (My Beauty), the first track off the album Hayal shel Ahava (Soldier of Love), released in 1998.
Studio Albums
Lehisha ba'Laila (Hebrew: לחישה בלילה, "A Whisper in the Night") (1995)
BeHofa'a Haya (Hebrew: בהופעה חיה, "Live in Concert") (1996)
Bila'adayikh (Hebrew: בלעדייך, Without You) (1997)
Hayal shel Ahava (Hebrew: חייל של אהבה, Soldier of Love) (1998)
Histakli Eilai (Hebrew: הסתכלי אלי, Look at Me) (1999)
haMofa'a haMeshutaf: Ethnix v'Eyal Golan (Hebrew: המופע המשותף עם אתניקס, The Duet Concert of Ethnix and Eyal Golan) (2000)
Tzlil Meitar (Hebrew: צליל מיתר, Sound of String) (2001)
v'Ani Koreh Lakh (Hebrew: ואני קורא לך, And I Call You) (2002)
Halomot (Hebrew: חלומות, Dreams) (2003)
Metziut Aheret (Hebrew: מציאות אחרת, A Different Reality) (2005)
Bishvilekh Notzarti (Hebrew: בשבילך נוצרתי, I Was Created For You) (2007)
Hoze Otach Muli (Hebrew: הוזה אותך מולי (2008))
רכבת הרים
Eyal Golan Lyrics
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חשבתי שגמרנו מזמן אני לא יודע
איך אחרי חודשיים מצאת אותי בינתיים
הלב שלי גם ככה ישן
אני לא יודע שום דבר
אנ'לא יודע שום דבר
ומי אני בכלל אם לא את
בלילה בשמיכה
בבוקר בזריחה
הלב שלי רכבת הרים
בעיר הזאת בין כל השבורים
אני מקום ראשון
אנ'לא הולך לישון הלילה
אז מאמי זה כואב שנים אני סוחב
אותך איתי לכל מקום אני לא יודע
אם את מאושרת עכשיו כשאת חוזרת
אליו הביתה בסוף יום
אני לא יודע שום דבר
אנ'לא יודע שום דבר
והימים עוברים לי לאט
ומי אני בכלל אם לא את
בלילה בשמיכה
בבוקר בזריחה
הלב שלי רכבת הרים
בעיר הזאת בין כל השבורים
אני מקום ראשון
אנ'לא הולך לישון הלילה
והימים עוברים לי לאט
ומי אני בכלל אם לא את
בלילה בשמיכה
בבוקר בזריחה
הלב שלי רכבת הרים
בעיר הזאת בין כל השבורים
אני מקום ראשון
אנ'לא הולך לישון הלילה
The lyrics to Eyal Golan's song "רכבת הרים" (Mountain Train) describe the confusion and uncertainty felt by the singer upon realizing that he still has feelings for his ex-partner. The opening lines express surprise at the sudden emergence of these emotions, indicating that he believed the relationship was over and done with. He struggles to comprehend how and why he has been brought back into this state of mind after two months of trying to move forward. The repeated line "אני לא יודע שום דבר" (I don't know anything) highlights his confusion and uncertainty, suggesting that he is lost in his emotions.
The chorus speaks to his feelings of displacement and isolation, as he finds himself adrift in the world without his former partner. He feels like he is stuck on a train going nowhere, moving slowly and steadily through the city's broken and fragmented parts. The line "בלילה בשמיכה, בבוקר בזריחה" (at night under the blanket, in the morning at dawn) underscores his sense of loneliness, as he is left to struggle with his feelings in solitude. He concludes by acknowledging that he is not ready to let go of his emotional attachment, allowing himself to revel in the feelings that are still there despite the pain they may cause him.
Overall, the song provides a poignant exploration of the lingering emotions that can remain even after a relationship has ended. It captures the confusion, nostalgia, and loneliness that many people experience when struggling to move on from a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
מאמי מה קרה לי עכשיו את חסרה לי
Mother, what happened to me? I miss you. I thought we had moved on a long time ago, but I don't understand how you found me in the meantime. My heart is already tired.
אני לא יודע שום דבר
I don't know anything.
והימים עוברים לי לאט
The days are passing slowly for me.
ומי אני בכלל אם לא את
Who am I without you?
בלילה בשמיכה
At night under a blanket.
בבוקר בזריחה
In the morning at dawn.
הלב שלי רכבת הרים
My heart is a mountain train.
בעיר הזאת בין כל השבורים
In this city among all the broken things.
אני מקום ראשון
I'm in first place.
אני לא הולך לישון הלילה
I'm not going to sleep tonight.
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Written by: Moran David
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