One day when he was 15 years old, Israel was sitting at a picnic table on Makaha Beach playing his ukulele when Jerry Koko stopped by to talk story. Jerry invited Israel over to his house to kanikapila (play music). He then met Moon Kauakahi and Jerry's brother, John Koko. Israel told the boys about his brother, Skippy, and how he could play guitar. After playing togther for awhile, the boys decided to start a group and the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau were born. First consisting of Israel, Skippy, Moon, Mel Amina (Israel's cousin) and Sam Grey, their first big break was being on the Jerry Lewis telethon.
There Is A River
Israel Lyrics
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Λεσ κι ήρθεσ σε δικό σου κήπο
Κι αν μεγαλώσαν τα φτερά μου
Εγώ απ' το πλάι σου δε λείπω
Θεόσ αν είναι
Χιλιάδεσ άγγελοι με τ' άσπρα
Κλωνάρια λησμονιάσ μοιράζουν
Παιδιά δικά σου ανάσεσ βγάζουν
Θεόσ αν είναι στισ φλόγεσ να καείσ
Κι απ' το δάκρυ μου φωτιά να πιεισ
Δεν μπορείσ μια ζωή καρδιά να συγχωρείσ
Θεόσ αν είναι κι αν μ' αγαπάει κανείσ
Θεόσ αν είναι κι αν μ' αγαπάει κανείσ
Οι φίλοι μου όλοι εδώ και χρόνια
Ζευγάρια γίναν φτιάξαν σπίτια
Μονάχα εμένα χάσκει ακόμα
Χωρίσ μια στέγη ετούτη η αλήθεια
Θεόσ αν είναι στισ φλόγεσ να καείσ
Κι απ' το δάκρυ μου φωτιά να πιεισ
Δεν μπορείσ μια ζωή καρδιά να συγχωρείσ
Θεόσ αν είναι κι αν μ' αγαπάει κανείσ
Θεόσ αν είναι κι αν μ' αγαπάει κανείσ
The lyrics to Israel's song "There Is A River" talk about a deep longing and a yearning for connection and love. The imagery used in the song is metaphorical and poetic, invoking dreams, angels, tears, and flames. The singer of the song describes how the person they love has entered their dreams and created a garden of their own. Even though the singer has grown and gained their own wings, they never leave the side of their beloved. This devotion is described as if it is divine, with the line "Θεός αν είναι" (if it is God).
The second verse brings forth the image of angels distributing forgetfulness like white clones, while children born from the singer's body emit breaths that belong to their beloved. Again, this sense of connection and love is presented in a spiritual context.
The chorus reflects on the singer's own loneliness and longing. While their friends have formed relationships and built homes, the singer remains alone, without a shelter of their own. This truth hurts them deeply, and they question if it is possible for a heart to forgive a lifetime of yearning.
Overall, the song displays a deep sense of longing and devotion, expressing a desire for a love that is all-consuming and divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Τισ νύχτεσ μπαίνεισ στα όνειρά μου
You enter my dreams in the dark nights
Λεσ κι ήρθεσ σε δικό σου κήπο
You say that you have come to your own garden
Κι αν μεγαλώσαν τα φτερά μου
Even if my wings have grown
Εγώ απ' το πλάι σου δε λείπω
I never leave your side
Θεόσ αν είναι
If it's god
Χιλιάδεσ άγγελοι με τ' άσπρα
Thousands of angels with their white
Κλωνάρια λησμονιάσ μοιράζουν
Distribute clones of forgetfulness
Κι από το σώμα μου σαν άστρα
And from my body like stars
Παιδιά δικά σου ανάσεσ βγάζουν
Children of yours exhale
Θεόσ αν είναι στισ φλόγεσ να καείσ
If it's god to be burned in flames
Κι απ' το δάκρυ μου φωτιά να πιεισ
And drink fire from my tear
Δεν μπορείσ μια ζωή καρδιά να συγχωρείσ
You can't forgive a heart for a lifetime
Θεόσ αν είναι κι αν μ' αγαπάει κανείσ
If it's god and if anyone loves me
Οι φίλοι μου όλοι εδώ και χρόνια
My friends all here for years
Ζευγάρια γίναν φτιάξαν σπίτια
They became couples and built houses
Μονάχα εμένα χάσκει ακόμα
Only I am still longing
Χωρίσ μια στέγη ετούτη η αλήθεια
Without a roof, this is the truth
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I’m a new Christian... three years of hell and now divorce from a 13 years relationship that I didn’t want to let go of. Two accidents that could of taken my life. And the pain of losing my family unit. This song broke me down.... god is all I need and ever want. He saved me.... no words can be so true. I have a new job in a career I love. And my ex wife and I are still talking and have peace Beyond our own understanding. We both are healing and love each other still. Only god knows what’s next for me. I still have struggles but I know who I can run to now. 🙏👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽❤❤. Thank you for this song. He can have everything I have... “you can have my heart”!!!!!!!!!!!!
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