הראל מויאל {Harel Moyal} (b. 1981) is an Israeli pop singer-songwriter and… Read Full Bio ↴הראל מויאל {Harel Moyal} (b. 1981) is an Israeli pop singer-songwriter and stage actor.

Moyal was born on the 18th January 1981 in Gilo, Jerusalem. When he was a year and a half old his family moved to Ma'ale Adumim in the suburbs of Jerusalem, where he grew up with his brother. As a child, Moyal listened a lot to his father who used to play the guitar and perform occasionally in the Andalusian Music Band (Spanish orchestra), and also composed songs. Moyal grew up in a musical house but did not plan to pursue a musical career. nevertheless, after graduating from the high school he kept on working on his passion for music by playing his guitar and writing songs.

Moyal's career started through his winning the second season of the Israeli television series Kochav Nolad (A Star Is Born), which he followed by winning the 2004 Chanukah Song Festival with the song "Zorro" (lyrics by Uzi Khitman and music by Shlomi Shabat) .

He has now released two albums, and has performed on stage in the musical play Like in a Movie.

the way home
Harel Moyal Lyrics

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Bitz'lilim mehap'netim kshenidlak lo ha'or
binyanim alav sog'rim hu roked k'mo shikor
hem sharim od shir she'ahavta
mach'zirim otcha laderech habaitah

Kol chalil achshav shorek, mehadhed lerachok
melaveh k'mo ben ohev, et kolcha ha'amok
anashim shek'lal lo hikarta

hem sharim itcha od shir shekatavta

Ksheha'or otef otcha mehadhed ne'elam
ta'amin be'atzmecha vetir'eh lechulam
sheratzita ratzita lich'bosh ta'olam
sheratzita ratzita lihyot ben adam

Kshehamasach yored hu chozer el beito
im tikvah achat balev hu loke'ach ito
yeladim shekol kach ahavta hem sharim itcha od
shir shekatavta

Ksheha'or otef otcha mehadhed ne'elam
ta'amin be'atzmecha vetir'eh lechulam
sheratzita ratzita lich'bosh ta'olam
sheratzita ratzita lihyot ben adam

Ksheha'or otef otcha mehadhed ne'elam
ta'amin be'atzmecha vetir'eh lechulam

sheratzita ratzita lich'bosh ta'olam
sheratzita ratzita lihyot ben adam

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song talks about being lost in the darkness, feeling secluded and closed off from the light. The singer describes how someone is dancing wildly, as if they are drunk, while structures close in around them. The person singing recognizes that they are not alone in their pain and that they are not the first to feel this way. The second verse speaks about being immersed in music and how it can bring people together. It touches on the idea that music is a universal language that can unite people from all backgrounds. The singer recognizes that they have been blind to the people around them and the love that they have to offer, but that it is not too late to find it.

The chorus of the song is an affirmation of life and the power of hope to bring people back to where they belong. It speaks of the light that surrounds us, even when it is hidden from sight, and the importance of believing in oneself and seeing the true beauty of the world.

Overall, the song is about finding oneself and the way home after feeling lost and disconnected. It touches on the theme of music bringing people together and the power of hope to guide us through difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Bitz'lilim mehap'netim kshenidlak lo ha'or
In the shadows, when the light isn't present, the surroundings close in like a drunken dance. But they still remember a song of love that you wrote, and will lead you home.

Kol chalil achshav shorek, mehadhed lerachok
The flute plays now, sending a melody far into the distance. It carries your deep voice like a son who loves his father. Those who never recognized you as a whole are still singing the song you wrote.

anashim shek'lal lo hikarta
The people who never noticed you before are now by your side, singing the song you wrote.

Ksheha'or otef otcha mehadhed ne'elam
When the light touches you, the hidden is revealed, and you will believe in yourself and see everything clearly.

sheratzita ratzita lich'bosh ta'olam
You wanted to run away and hide from the world.

sheratzita ratzita lihyot ben adam
You wanted to run away and become human.

Kshehamasach yored hu chozer el beito
When the curtain falls, it's time to return home. If you have hope in your heart, you'll take it with you.

yeladim shekol kach ahavta hem sharim itcha od
The children who you loved so much are still singing with you.

ta'amin be'atzmecha vetir'eh lechulam
Believe in yourself and you will see everything.

Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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