We Are One
Mordechai Ben David Lyrics


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אמר דוד כבשה אחת יש לי בין שבעים זאבים
מה היא יכולה לעשות?

כך ישראל בין שבעים אומות חזקים,
מה הם יכולים לעשות?

ואילולא הקב"ה עומד להם בכל שעה ושעה,
מה הם יכולים לעשות?




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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mordechai Ben David's song We Are One reflect the unity and strength of the Jewish people, despite their small size and the hostility and opposition they face from the surrounding nations. The opening lines, which refer to King David's declaration that he has one sheep among seventy wolves, serve as a metaphor for the Jewish people's vulnerability in the world. Despite this, the chorus declares that the Jewish people remain strong and united, capable of facing any challenge.


The second verse reinforces this theme of strength through unity, suggesting that the Jewish people are like a lion among seventy jackals. Here, the emphasis is on the superiority and power of the Jewish people, who can overcome their enemies through their collective strength. The final lines of the song acknowledge that the Jewish people rely on God's protection and support, but also assert that they are capable of achieving great things on their own.


Overall, We Are One is a song of Jewish pride and resilience, celebrating the unique identity and strength of the Jewish people. It emphasizes the importance of unity and solidarity in the face of adversity and suggests that, with God's help, the Jewish people can overcome any challenge.


Line by Line Meaning

אמר דוד כבשה אחת יש לי בין שבעים זאבים
David said, 'I have one sheep among seventy wolves.'


מה היא יכולה לעשות?
What can it do?


כך ישראל בין שבעים אומות חזקים,
So it is with Israel among seventy strong nations,


מה הם יכולים לעשות?
What can they do?


ואילולא הקב"ה עומד להם בכל שעה ושעה,
If not for God standing with them at every moment,


מה הם יכולים לעשות?
What can they do?




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