Adon Olam
Moshik Afia Lyrics

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Adon olam, asher malach,
b'terem kol y'tzir nivra.
L'et na'asah v'cheftzo kol,
azai melech sh'mo nikra.
V'acharey kichlot hakol,
l'vado yimloch nora.
V'hu haya, v'hu hoveh,
v'hu yih'yeh b'tifara.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Adon Olam" by Moshik Afia speak to the idea of God being the "Master of the Universe." The song starts by acknowledging the power of God, who was present before anything was created. The lyrics use poetic language to describe God's reign over everything. The next lines speak to the idea that God is the only ruler and king, who will continue to reign even after everything else has ceased to exist.

The song then goes on to describe God's existence - God has always been and will always be. "Adon Olam" is a prayer that praises God for his omnipotence and asks for his mercy and protection. The song is powerful both in its message and in the way that it is sung. Each line is repeated, which creates a sense of rhythm and builds momentum as the song progresses.

Line by Line Meaning

Adon olam, asher malach,
Master of the Universe, who reigned before all creation.

B'terem kol y'tzir nivra.
When everything was made according to His will.

L'et na'asah v'cheftzo kol,
Then as it is now, He was and still is, the only true King.

Azai melech sh'mo nikra.
And His name was declared the One and Only Powerful Master.

V'acharey kichlot hakol,
After all has ceased, He alone will reign.

L'vado yimloch nora.
He reigns in His Glory with no equal.

V'hu haya, v'hu hoveh,
He was, He is, and always will be.

V'hu yih'yeh b'tifara.
Supreme in Splendor and Perfection.

Writer(s): Ben Steinberg

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