Ninet Tayeb (Hebrew: נינט טייב‎‎; born October 21, 1983), commonly known as… Read Full Bio ↴Ninet Tayeb (Hebrew: נינט טייב‎‎; born October 21, 1983), commonly known as Ninet, is an Israeli musician, singer-songwriter, composer, DJ, model and actress.

She is considered among the most famous people in the Israeli entertainment industry, and was labeled "one of the hottest new artists to break into the United States."

Ninet has released four successful albums in Israel (one of them in English), and has twice won Israel's Favorite Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards. She has also worked with producer Mike Crossey (who produced her third album, Sympathetic Nervous System), and artists such as Steven Wilson (Ninet performs on his solo albums, Hand. Cannot. Erase., 4 ½ and To the Bone), Gary Lucas, Cyndi Lauper, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and The Dead Daisies.

Alongside her musical career, Ninet enjoyed a successful acting career, performing both in movies and the theatre. She currently lives in Tel Aviv and is married to music producer and guitarist Yossi Mizrachi.

Temporary Satisfaction
Ninet Lyrics

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Slowly
I'm getting tired
Imagining a place
With no concerns
Temporary
Satisfaction
Drags me down into
The greatest depth

Oh
I just need to lay my head on yours
Oh
A glimpse of light

Dreams are
Made to be shuttered
Love is made to be
Left alone
Maybe
I'm not thinking clearly
Still I don't care about anything

Oh
I just need to lay my head on yours

Oh
A glimpse of light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ninet's song "Temporary Satisfaction" describe the feeling of being lost and seeking temporary relief from the difficult realities of life. The singer is growing tired of constantly worrying and imagining a place where there are no concerns. The temporary satisfaction she seeks only leads her down into the greatest depths.

The line "Dreams are made to be shuttered, love is made to be left alone" suggests a certain hopelessness and resignation. The singer feels that her dreams are not meant to be realized and that love is something meant to be abandoned or unfulfilled.

Despite this sense of hopelessness, the singer still desires human connection and comfort. The lines "I just need to lay my head on yours, a glimpse of light" suggest a profound longing for intimacy and companionship, even if it is only temporary.

Overall, the song explores themes of isolation, dissatisfaction, and the human need for connection and companionship. It suggests that these needs may only be temporarily satisfied, but that temporary relief can still offer a moment of peace and hope.

Line by Line Meaning

Slowly
Starting to feel exhausted and worn out

I'm getting tired
Becoming fatigued and drained from everyday stress and worry

Imagining a place
Mentally escaping from reality and picturing a world without problems

With no concerns
Desiring a life without responsibilities or obligations

Temporary
Knowing that this feeling won't last long and is only a quick fix

Satisfaction
Finding a short-term relief from stress and discomfort

Drags me down into
Taking a toll on mental and emotional health and causing a sense of hopelessness and despair

The greatest depth
Reaching the lowest point of depression and despair

Dreams are
Believing that aspirations will never come true

Made to be shuttered
Feeling hopeless and disappointed that hopes and dreams are never realized

Love is made to be
Feeling like love always ends in heartbreak and loneliness