The Moshav Band, primarily composed of the Solomon brothers: Yehuda (vocals, percussion), Meir (vocals, guitar, mandolin) , Yosef (bass) as well as friend, David Swirsky (vocals, guitar) comes on like a family of traveling minstrels, court jesters, and the old-age mystics all at once. Their music is rich with fiery rock/folk/reggae songs, spiced with the flavors of the Middle East. The boys draw you into their own struggles, and leave you pondering your own, but not before they provide you with a huge helping of hope.
Although the members of the Moshav Band grew up playing music together, the band had its first "official" show at Jerusalem's Mike's Place in 1996, performing for an audience comprised mainly of American students studying abroad in various yeshivas as well as the Hebrew University. The organizer of the event, Sharon Goldman, was unsure how to bill the as-of-yet unnamed act, and opted for the simple "Moshav Band". The name stuck.
Since that time, the band's powerful sound has been heard at music festivals and more intimate settings worldwide. Projects in which the Moshav Band has played an essential role include The Wake Up Tour (a Northern American Jewish Renewal project), and Israeli Block Parties, organized to increase Israel and Jewish awareness. Now based in Los Angeles, the band continues to ignite audiences throughout the US and worldwide.
As of Fall 2006, they continue touring Israel and across the US without Meir (who is now focusing on religious studies in Jerusalem). They are getting noticed more and more as they open up for Matisyahu on three East Coast shows.
[edit] Discography
Days- Songs: Stiff Soul, Don't Give Up, Oseh Shalom, My Toll, Come Back, Exteriors, Waste Away, Higher and Higher, Never on Ground, Days, On my Case, Precious
Things You Can't Afford - Songs: Waiting for the Jordan, In My Shoes, Mizmor L'David, The Way Over, Y'Hee Shalom, Wake Up, David Melech Am Ysrael Chai, Dreams, V'yitnu Lecha, If Someone Falls in Love (With Me), The Things You Can't Afford
Lost Time - Songs: Stop, Nothing at All, Lost Time, All Through The Night, Jazzy, Burning Ground, Working Day, Hold On, Some Love, Sugar Daddy
Return Again - Songs: Eliyahu Hanavi, Tfillah, Bereshit, Ufduyey, Shomer Yisrael, Eulogy, Pitchu Li, Return Again, Yibaneh, Shabbos Kodesh, Hitoreri
Malachim - Songs: Hashem S'fatai, Od Yishama, Malachim, Kol Dodi, Shalom Rav, Shuva Hashem, Kol Yisrael, Mizmor L'David, Abba Shimon , Lema'an Achai, Al Haemet ,
"The Best of Moshav Band: Higher and Higher" - Songs: Higher and Higher, Come Back, Wake Up, Waiting for the Calling, Ufduyey, Don't Give Up, Eliyahu Hanavi, Lost Time, Eulogy, Things You Can't Afford, Stop, Bereishit, Shabbos Kodesh, If Someone Falls in Love (With Me), Some Love, Exteriors, Return Again, Heartis Open (Acoustic)
"Misplaced" - Songs: The Only One, Closer, When I'm Gone, Misplaced, Cold Cry, Hallelu, I See Angels, Streets of Jerusalem, Jockey Full of Bourbon, Heart Is Open, Stand Up, Abba Shimon, Dream Again
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Come Back
Moshav Band Lyrics
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And I can hear my homeland calling me
Hear my homeland calling
Come back
Come back to me now
I can hear my homeland calling
I can hear my homeland calling
There′s a fire burning in my belly
Hear my mama calling
Come back
Come back to me now
I can hear my mama calling me
Hear my mama calling me back
Way down the road that never ends
I can hear my father calling me
Hear my father calling
Come back
Come back to me now
I can hear my father calling me
Hear my father calling
Come back to me now
Come back to me now
Come back to me now
Let the wind take you back
I feel the wind coming in from the east
Can you hear me calling
Hear me calling
Come back
Come back to me now
I can hear my homeland calling me
Hear my homeland calling
Come back
Come back to me now
I can hear my mama calling me
Hear my mama calling
Come back
Come back to me now
I can hear my father
Hear my father
Calling me back
Calling me back
I can hear my father
Calling me back
The Moshav Band’s song “Come Back” is a deeply emotional and reflective tribute to the artists’ homeland and family. The lyrics express a strong yearning to return home, a feeling that is amplified by the use of imagery throughout the song that refers to the wind blowing in from the east, a burning fire in the belly, and the callings of a mother and father.
The first verse introduces this theme, with the singer feeling the wind blowing from the east and hearing their homeland calling to them. The use of the wind is a powerful image that suggests a strong connection to the natural world and a sense of spiritual longing. In the second verse, the singer hears their mother calling them back and feels a fire burning in their belly – a vivid image that suggests a passionate desire to return home. Finally, in the third verse, the singer hears their father calling them back and the sense of longing is intensified even further.
Overall, the song is an intimate exploration of the powerful emotions that can be evoked by a connection to one’s homeland and family. It is a poignant reminder that no matter how far we may travel in life, a part of us will always remain tied to our roots.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the wind coming in from the east
I sense the direction from which the wind is blowing and it is coming from the east.
And I can hear my homeland calling me
I can sense that my homeland is calling for me to come back.
Hear my homeland calling
My homeland is sending out a call that I can hear and feel in my heart.
Come back
This serves as a plea for me to return to my homeland.
Come back to me now
The plea has intensified to become a desperate call to come back immediately.
There′s a fire burning in my belly
I am passionately yearning to be back in my homeland and the feeling is growing strong within me.
And I can hear my mama calling me
My mother's voice is calling me back to come home.
Hear my mama calling
The voice of my mother is distinct and clear calling me to hurry back home.
Hear my mama calling me back
My mother's voice is urging me and tugging at my heartstrings to return home.
Way down the road that never ends
There is a long road that appears to go on and on, leading me away from my homeland.
I can hear my father calling me
My father's calling has reached me, compelling me to come back home.
Come back to me now
The call has become urgent and my father wants me to come home now.
Let the wind take you back
Allow the wind to guide you back home.
Can you hear me calling
I am also calling out for you to hear me and come back.
Hear me calling
I am calling out with the same intensity as my homeland and family to come back home.
Calling me back
The call is strong and compelling me to return home and be reunited with my family.
Writer(s): Inconnu Editeur, Inconnu Compositeur Auteur, Yehuda Solomon
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@buttercup1babe
Love this song! Made aliya 7 years ago and sometimes when it gets hard and I'm feeling down in the dumps, I listen again and feel inspired
@natanapesya2103
That's exactly what I do!
@myochanics
What an incredibly stirring song and lyrics; You've captured the message and it stirs the Ruach Elijahu.
@elkieeann
I like that celtic twist to it as well. Great GREAT song
@earthalien77
~ i just found this band, via matisyahu..and i LOVE it!!...such joy expressed, such longing, such love~
@TheyCallMeDawn
That is exactly how I discovered Moshav along with many other artists. It's how I transitioned from raging metal head to chilled out reggae.
@900Yugo
Nefesh b' Nefesh used this song in one of it's videos
@Mitchmond23
After you hear this you have to make aliya!
@AttilagGal902
I feel like to do aliya as soon as possible.
@etonesonetoSonya
It is a super-song! May He bless you!