מילים
Harel Skaat Lyrics


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Shuv ha'etsev kan, shuv hapachad kan
Vehasof nirkam bechaloni
Zgugit sduka veshuv shtika
Muteshet vezruka bedimyoni

Haor nirdam, dmaot shel dam sorfot li bagaron
Yadit sruta, tikra shmuta
Cshe'ani shaer lach et hashir haacharon

Hish'art li rak milim, miklat ben hatzlalim
Sfarim mesudarim, uven hachadarim
Hish'art li rak milim, zer shel man'ulim
Elohim, hish'art li rak milim

Kirot shotkim achshav uma lakacht keshebaracht?
Ken, ma lakacht? Bamilchama hazit ulay nitzacht
Uma nish'ar li kshe'alacht?

Hesh'art li rak milim, miklat ben hatslalim
Sfarim mesudarim, uven hachadarim
Hesh'art li rak milim, zer shel man'ulim
Elohim, hesh'art li rak milim

Hesh'art li rak milim, miklat ben hatslalim
Sfarim mesudarim, uven hachadarim
Hesh'art li rak milim, zer shel man'ulim
Elohim, hesh'art li rak milim

Vegam lakerach kar, ksheani nizkar
Ech at hayom mulo, mueret betsilo
Nishberet bishvilo, et hamilim shehesh'art li
At achshav omeret lo

Hesh'art li rak milim, miklat ben hatslalim
Sfarim mesudarim, uven hachadarim
Hesh'art li rak milim, zer shel man'ulim
Elohim, hesh'art li rak milim

Sfarim mesudarim, uven hachadarim




Hesh'art li rak milim, zer shel man'ulim
Elohim, hesh'art li rak milim

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Harel Skaat’s “מילים” (Words) describe a sense of being stuck in one’s emotions and thoughts, unable to move forward or break free from the pain and fear. The singer asks if there is a way to escape the laughter and the memories that haunt him, and wonders if he has won in the war but lost in the aftermath. He is left with nothing but words, a refuge in the midst of chaos and confusion. The song's climax is the repetition of the phrase "hesh'art li rak milim" (I have only words left), emphasizing the power of the lyrics and the limits of what they can achieve.


The imagery of the song is powerful and moving, capturing the sense of isolation and despair that comes with being alone with one’s thoughts. The words are presented as a sort of armor or shelter, something to hold onto when everything else seems to be falling apart. The use of repetition and simple, direct language creates a sense of urgency and intensity, making the song feel almost like a prayer or a mantra.


Overall, “מילים” is a deeply emotional and introspective song that speaks to the human experience of pain and loss. It offers a sense of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we still have the power of words to help us through.


Line by Line Meaning

Shuv ha'etsev kan, shuv hapachad kan
Sorrow returns here, fear returns here


Vehasof nirkam bechaloni
And the end is engraved in my diary


Zgugit sduka veshuv shtika
A drop is collected and silence returns


Muteshet vezruka bedimyoni
Extinct and decayed in my imagination


Haor nirdam, dmaot shel dam sorfot li bagaron
The light is dormant, tears of blood are burning me inside


Yadit sruta, tikra shmuta
A simple hint, call it dirty


Cshe'ani shaer lach et hashir haacharon
Only then will I sing you the last song


Hish'art li rak milim, miklat ben hatzlalim
Only words are left to me, sheltered among the rocks


Sfarim mesudarim, uven hachadarim
Neatly arranged books, and the walls


Hish'art li rak milim, zer shel man'ulim
Only words are left to me, a pile of the afflicted


Elohim, hish'art li rak milim
God, only words are left to me


Kirot shotkim achshav uma lakacht keshebaracht?
Are you laughing at me now, and what did you take in return?


Ken, ma lakacht? Bamilchama hazit ulay nitzacht
Yes, what did you take? Maybe you won in this battle


Uma nish'ar li kshe'alacht?
And what's left for me when you walked away?


Vegam lakerach kar, ksheani nizkar
And also tomorrow, when I am remembered


Ech at hayom mulo, mueret betsilo
How are you today, hidden behind your weapon?


Nishberet bishvilo, et hamilim shehesh'art li
Because of him, the words left to me are shattered


At achshav omeret lo
You now say to him


Sfarim mesudarim, uven hachadarim
Neatly arranged books, and the walls


Hesh'art li rak milim, zer shel man'ulim
Only words are left to me, a pile of the afflicted


Elohim, hesh'art li rak milim
God, only words are left to me




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Comments from YouTube:

@ellah5420

this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

@myrthe66

Eurovision time again, and i´m singing along this fantastic song of 2010... as every year again

@AS-hs5kk

yes, I love this song!

@konstantina3067

i love this song so much❤️

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