Jerusalem
Mirah and YACHT Lyrics
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The blood of history's ancient sons
We followed Judah Maccabee
We fought against iniquity
We saved ourselves with help from one
Who loves his children, everyone
Everyone, everyone
Everyone, everyone
So now Jerusalem, you know that it's not right
After all you've been through, you should know better than
To become the wicked ones almighty god once saved you from
The lessons we should learn from all
The fighting in the days of old
When providence was still divine
The sanctuary purified
Let lightning circle all you hold
And don't uproot the olive grove
So now Jerusalem, you know that it's not right
After all you've been through, you should know better than
To become the wicked ones almighty god once saved you from
So now Jerusalem, you know that it's not right
After all you've been through, you should know better than
To become the wicked ones almighty god once saved you from
The song "Jerusalem" by Mirah and YACHT talks about the celebration of wars won in the past, particularly those fought by Judah Maccabee against iniquity. The lyrics also touch on the idea that they were able to save themselves with the help of God who loves his children, symbolically referring to the city of Jerusalem. The chorus of the song is a warning to Jerusalem, reminding the city of its past and the lessons that should have been learned. It talks about the danger of becoming the same wicked ones that God once saved them from. The idea is that Jerusalem should be mindful of its history and to not repeat the same mistakes that led to its downfall.
The song also references the importance of learning from history, in particular, the fighting and battles of the past, which were fueled by divine providence. The lyrics suggest that the sanctity and holy nature of Jerusalem must be preserved, as lightning circles all it holds, and the olive groves must not be uprooted. The message shines through that Jerusalem must hold onto its dignity and sanctity.
Overall, the song serves as a reminder of the importance of learning from history, the consequences of mistakes made in the past, and the need to preserve the holiness and sanctity of cities like Jerusalem.
Line by Line Meaning
We celebrate the wars we won
We commemorate our victories in battles
The blood of history's ancient sons
The sacrifices made by the ancient warriors
We followed judah maccabee
We followed Judah Maccabee, the Jewish leader who fought against the Greeks
We fought against iniquity
We fought against injustice and wrongdoing
We saved ourselves with help from one
We were saved by someone who loves and cares for us
Who loves his children, everyone
Someone who cares for all of his children, regardless of their background or beliefs
Everyone, everyone
All people are included and loved by this person
So now jerusalem, you know that it's not right
Jerusalem should know that its current actions are wrong
After all you've been through, you should know better than
Given the hardships and struggles Jerusalem has faced, it should know better
To become the wicked ones almighty god once saved you from
Jerusalem should not repeat the same mistakes that led to its downfall in the past
The lessons we should learn from all
We must learn from the experiences and events of the past
The fighting in the days of old
The battles that took place long ago
When providence was still divine
When the belief was that God had a direct hand in events
The sanctuary purified
The holy place was made clean and restored
Let lightning circle all you hold
May lightning strike and purify all that is sacred
And don't uproot the olive grove
Do not destroy the source of life and sustenance
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn
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