S'… Read Full Bio ↴S'brent is based on a song by Mordechaj Gebirtig who was killed 1942.
S'brent Bridderlech, s'brent. Shteyt nech, Bridder. Lesht das Foir. Oinsr Shtelt brent.
S'Brent
Oi Va Voi Lyrics
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oy, undzer orem shtetl nebekh brent!
beyze vintn mit yirgozn
raysn, brekhn un tseblozn,
shtarker nokh di vilde flamn,
alts arum shoyn brent!
un ir shteyt un kukt azoy zikh
un ir shteyt un kukt azoy zikh-
wi undzer shtetl brent!
s’brent! briderlekh, s’brent!
di hilf iz nor in aykh aleyn gevendt!
oyb dos shtetl iz aykh tayer,
nemt di keylim, lesht dos fayer,
lesht mit ayer eygn blut,
bavayzt, az ir dos kent.
shteyt nisht, brider, ot azoy zikh
mit farleygte hent.
shteyt nisht, brider, lesht dos fayer-
undzer shtetl brent!
The lyrics of "S'Brent" by Oi Va Voi describes the devastating scene of a burning Jewish shtetl, a small town in Eastern Europe where a large number of Jewish people used to live before the Holocaust. The phrase "s'brent" means "it's burning" in Yiddish, and it repeats throughout the song emphasizing the urgency and severity of the situation. The song is addressed to the "briderlekh," the fellow Jewish brothers who witness the destruction of their community, and calls for their unity and action.
The first stanza paints a vivid picture of the destructive force of the fire, with the wind blowing and breaking everything apart, as the flames grow stronger and consume everything in their path. The second stanza reflects the shock and horror of the community members, as they watch their beloved town burn to the ground. The repetition of "undzer shtetl brent" reinforces the magnitude of the tragedy, and the sense of helplessness is palpable.
The chorus is a call to action, urging the community to take matters into their own hands and do whatever is necessary to save what is left. The singer encourages the people to use their own resources and fight back against the flames, even if it means risking their lives. The final line, "undzer shtetl brent," suggests that despite their best efforts, the destruction has already taken place, and the community must now face the aftermath of the tragedy.
Overall, "S'Brent" is a powerful reminder of the atrocities and horrors of the Holocaust, and the resilience and strength of the Jewish people in the face of such devastation.
Line by Line Meaning
s’brent! briderlekh, s’brent!
It's burning! Brothers and sisters, it's burning!
oy, undzer orem shtetl nebekh brent!
Oh, our poor little town is burning!
beyze vintn mit yirgozn
Evil winds with hurricanes
raysn, brekhn un tseblozn,
Pouring down, breaking and smashing
shtarker nokh di vilde flamn,
Still stronger are the wild flames
alts arum shoyn brent!
Everything is already burning around
un ir shteyt un kukt azoy zikh
And you stand and look so helpless
mit farleygte hent.
With closed hands.
un ir shteyt un kukt azoy zikh-
And you stand and look so helplessly-
wi undzer shtetl brent!
As our town burns!
di hilf iz nor in aykh aleyn gevendt!
The help is only in you alone!
oyb dos shtetl iz aykh tayer,
If the town is dear to you,
nemt di keylim, lesht dos fayer,
Take the tools, extinguish the fire,
lesht mit ayer eygn blut,
Extinguish it with your own blood,
bavayzt, az ir dos kent.
Show that you can do it.
shteyt nisht, brider, ot azoy zikh
Don't stand there, brothers, so helpless
mit farleygte hent.
With closed hands.
shteyt nisht, brider, lesht dos fayer-
Don't stand there, brothers, extinguish the fire-
undzer shtetl brent!
Our town is burning!
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@posztoka
It is burning, brothers, it is burning.
Our poor little town, a pity, burns!
Furious winds blow,
Breaking, burning and scattering,
And you stand around
With folded arms.
O, you stand and look
While our town burns.
It is burning, brothers, it is burning
Our poor little town, a pity, burns~
The tongues of fire have already
Swallowed the entire town.
Everything surrounding it is burning,
And you stand around
While our town burns.
It is burning, brothers, it is burning!
You are the only source of help.
If you value your town,
Take up the tools to put out the fire,
Put out the fire with your own blood.
Don't just stand there, brothers,
with your arms folded.
Don't just stand there, brothers,
Put out the fire, because our town is burning
@Judit49
Горит, братья, горит!
Ой, бедный городишко наш горит!
Злыми черными ветрами
Раздуваясь, крепнет пламя;
В небе, в поле, под ногами
Все вокруг горит!
Горит, братья, горит!
Городок наш бедный весь горит!
Языки огня и пыли
Городок уж поглотили -
Ветры рыщут на могиле,
Город весь горит!
Горит, братья, горит!
Миг — и будет весь наш город смыт.
Городок наш вместе с нами -
Превратится в прах и пламя,
Встанут черными ночами
Груды мертвых плит.
Горит, братья, горит!
Наша жизнь зависит лишь от нас,
Если город вам свой дорог,
Так спасайте сами город
И гасите прямо сейчас,
Чтобы огонь погас!
Так себя спасайте сами
Средь горящих плит
И гасите, братья, пламя!
Город наш горит!
@serafimaasimova5265
не пафосно, а горько, как пел бы переживший
@ludmilashapira8110
Весьма необычно исполнена песня-своеобразная обработка инструментальная,.как набат--аж звучит в ушах этотреквием..............Певица образно всё спела.Спасибо!
@lorjka
Эта песня и есть - набат.
@fridastawski8632
mame lushn a groisn dank
@ChibiyuA
Love This song
@LilikakiTsikris
beautiful.
@ogermes
a sheyn lid, ober zeyer a troyerik tekst
@posztoka
It is burning, brothers, it is burning.
Our poor little town, a pity, burns!
Furious winds blow,
Breaking, burning and scattering,
And you stand around
With folded arms.
O, you stand and look
While our town burns.
It is burning, brothers, it is burning
Our poor little town, a pity, burns~
The tongues of fire have already
Swallowed the entire town.
Everything surrounding it is burning,
And you stand around
While our town burns.
It is burning, brothers, it is burning!
You are the only source of help.
If you value your town,
Take up the tools to put out the fire,
Put out the fire with your own blood.
Don't just stand there, brothers,
with your arms folded.
Don't just stand there, brothers,
Put out the fire, because our town is burning
@bantsodonald8668
Stronger now the wild flames?
@rebbecawitt581
Tysm