Hava Nagila
John Murphy And Daniel L. Griffith Lyrics

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Hava nagila, hava nagila
Hava nagila ve-nis'mecha

Hava neranena, hava neranena
Hava neranena venis'mecha

Uru, uru achim
Uru achim belev same'ach

Hava nagila, hava nagila
Hava nagila ve-nis'mecha
Repeat

Hava neranena, hava neranena
Hava neranena venis'mecha

Uru, uru achim
Uru achim belev same'ach

Overall Meaning

The Hebrew phrase "Hava Nagila" roughly translates to "let us rejoice," making this song a celebration. The lyrics encourage people to come together and be happy, to sing and dance joyfully. The repetition of the lyrics reinforces this theme throughout the song. The phrase "ve-nis'mecha" means "and be happy," reinforcing the idea that the focus of the song is on celebration and joy.

The lyrics also invite brothers to come together with happy hearts, symbolizing unity and the importance of being together as a community. The song is a call to celebration and unity among people, highlighting the importance of coming together and having fun, despite differences.

Line by Line Meaning

Hava nagila, hava nagila
Let us rejoice, let us rejoice

Hava nagila ve-nis'mecha
Let us rejoice and be glad

Hava neranena, hava neranena
Let us sing, let us sing

Hava neranena venis'mecha
Let us sing and be glad

Uru, uru achim
Awaken, awaken brothers

Uru achim belev same'ach
Awaken brothers with a joyful heart

Hava nagila, hava nagila
Let us rejoice, let us rejoice

Hava nagila ve-nis'mecha
Let us rejoice and be glad

Hava neranena, hava neranena
Let us sing, let us sing

Hava neranena venis'mecha
Let us sing and be glad

Uru, uru achim
Awaken, awaken brothers