Gil's showbiz career took-off in May 1997 when he was spotted in a Munich underground station by a talent scout for Bravo magazine and was asked to do a pictorial story spread. The article generated thousands of letters from fans and he landed a recording contract with BMG. His first single "Round 'N' Round (It Goes)" was released in November 1997 and became a Top 40 smash in Germany. His album Here I Am was released to international success in May 1998.[1]
After several other successful singles, Gil became disenchanted with being a teen idol. His 2003 release On My Own showcased his move in a different musical direction. Starting in 2005, Gil was the lead singer of Zoo Army. Zoo Army consisted of Gil, Tal (his brother), Roland Söns and Dominik Scholz. They released their first single "I'm Alive" and album 507 in the first half of 2006.
In 2010, Gil formed another band,"Acht" which focuses on a driving hard rock sound. Acht's debut album, "Stell dir vor," is entirely in German, reflecting a new domestic-marketing approach.
He is also active as an actor and played the part of Christoph in the Pro7-Production Endlich Sex! (Finally Sex!) in 2004 and Stefan Döbbelin in the TV two-part Sturmflut, Die (The Storm Tide) in 2006. His latest role is Max in the psycho-thriller Strip Mind which opened in Germany on January 3, 2007.
His Israeli father, Abi Ofarim, was a star in his own right, a folk artist, who had a group with his first wife Esther Ofarim. Gil's mother, Sandy, is Abi's third wife. Gil speaks German, Hebrew, and English. He sings in English and German.
Although Gil is virtually unknown in mainstream United States, he has an impressive underground fan following.
Already There
Gil Ofarim Lyrics
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Can you feel the way we move
Into a sweet intoxication
All this seperation
It's enough hesitation
Do I care? I'm already there!
It's your last chance to run and hide.
Chorus:
Straight into your heart
Into your soul
Into the essence of it all
I'm already there
Caught in the middle of the sea
Can you seperate the truth
From what you really need
Your fascination, all this seperation
It's enough hesitation
Do I care? I'm already there!
It's your last chance to run and hide.
Coz' it gets you from deep inside
Chorus (repeat)
It's your last chance to run and hide.
Coz' it gets you from deep inside
Chorus (repeat)
The lyrics of Gil Ofarim's song "Already There" convey the idea that the singer has reached a state of mind in which he is able to feel and understand the emotions and thoughts of another person, and he tries to communicate this message to them. The first verse suggests that the singer is in a state of intoxication and feels connected to the world around him. He urges the person he is addressing to join him in this blissful state and break away from the separation that holds them back. The chorus repeats this message, insisting that the singer is already there, already connected to what really matters.
The second verse uses the metaphor of being caught in the middle of the sea to describe the feeling of being lost and confused. The singer acknowledges the difficulty of separating the truth from what one desires, but he stands firm in his belief that he has found a way to transcend these obstacles. The chorus is repeated twice more, emphasizing the idea that being connected to the essence of life is a singular, fleeting opportunity that one must seize without hesitation.
Overall, "Already There" is a song about the power of connection and the importance of living in the moment. The lyrics suggest that the character is ready and willing to embrace whatever comes their way, and is eager to share that feeling with others.
Line by Line Meaning
This message goes out to you
I am speaking directly to you and addressing you specifically
Can you feel the way we move
Are you sensing the momentum and energy that we are creating together?
Into a sweet intoxication
We are experiencing a pleasurable and exciting state of mind and body
All this separation
The distance or barriers between us that hinder connection
It's enough hesitation
The reluctance or uncertainty that prevents us from fully embracing each other
Do I care? I'm already there!
My commitment and attachment to you are unwavering and strong, regardless of any obstacles that may exist
It's your last chance to run and hide.
The opportunity to avoid facing the truth and hiding from oneself is ending
Coz' it gets you from deep inside
Because the realization of one's deepest desires and fears can be intense and overwhelming
Chorus: Straight into your heart, Into your soul, Into the essence of it all, I'm already there
I have already penetrated to the core of who you are and the essence of our connection
Caught in the middle of the sea
Stuck in a difficult and uncertain situation
Can you separate the truth
Can you distinguish what is real and authentic from what is false or misleading?
From what you really need
From the essential and necessary things that will fulfill you
Your fascination, all this separation
The fixation or attraction you have, despite the obstacles and barriers that exist
It's enough hesitation
The reluctance or uncertainty that prevents us from fully embracing each other
Do I care? I'm already there!
My commitment and attachment to you are unwavering and strong, regardless of any obstacles that may exist
Chorus (repeat)
Reiterating the idea that I have already fully entered into your heart, soul, and essence
It's your last chance to run and hide.
The opportunity to avoid facing the truth and hiding from oneself is ending
Coz' it gets you from deep inside
Because the realization of one's deepest desires and fears can be intense and overwhelming
Chorus (repeat)
Reiterating the idea that I have already fully entered into your heart, soul, and essence
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.