Passover
Shai Linne Lyrics

Listen to me, baby girl, I know that you're upset
Pay attention to me, my daughter, I understand that you're feeling distressed.

Come over here to Daddy, baby, let me wipe your eyes
Come closer to me, my child, allow me to comfort you and dry your tears.

What I'm about to tell you, Rachel, you must not forget
The information I'm about to share with you, Rachel, is of utmost importance and should be remembered.

So listen very closely and I'll give you a surprise
Pay close attention as I reveal something unexpected to you.

Your daddy and your uncles have been busy making bricks
Your father and uncles have been hard at work constructing bricks.

And they don't pay us anything- just blood, sweat and tears
However, we're not fairly compensated for our labor; we only receive exhaustion and hardship in return.

If you came to where I work, you'd see the pyramids
If you visited the place where I labor, you would witness the grand pyramids we are constructing.

Our people have been building those for 400 years
Our community has been involved in the construction of these pyramids for a period of 400 years.

Remember when I introduced you to Mr. Aaron?
Do you recall when I introduced you to Mr. Aaron?

The one who pinched your cheeks and said you had a nice dress
He is the individual who playfully squeezed your cheeks and complimented your attire.

Well him and Mr. Moses have been talking to the Pharaoh
Both Mr. Aaron and Mr. Moses have been engaging in conversations with the Pharaoh.

Because the God of Abraham is gonna give His people rest
They converse with the Pharaoh because they believe that the God of Abraham will bestow rest upon their people.

Some crazy things been happening the last couple of weeks
In recent weeks, some extraordinary events have been unfolding.

You didn't even notice because we're living in Goshen
You may not have realized these occurrences since we reside in Goshen.

The smell of death is everywhere in Egypt and it wreaks
The scent of death permeates the air in Egypt, causing great distress.

Cause Yahweh is angry and He's causing a commotion
This is a result of Yahweh's anger, which has led to significant disturbances.

First, He spoke to Mr. Moses from the burning bush
Initially, Yahweh communicated with Mr. Moses through a bush that was engulfed in flames.

Commanded him to tell the Pharaoh 'Let His people go!'
He issued instructions to Mr. Moses, instructing him to convey to the Pharaoh the demand to release the Israelite people.

So that it would be said from Egypt all the way to Cush
This proclamation would spread across Egypt and even reach the lands of Cush.

That Yahweh is God because everybody would know
This would serve as evidence for all to recognize that Yahweh is the true God.

Then he went before the Pharaoh and all of His servants
Subsequently, he confronted the Pharaoh and presented himself to the Pharaoh's attendants.

Knowing that the Lord was gonna harden Pharaoh's heart
Being aware that the Lord intends to harden the Pharaoh's heart.

When Mr. Aaron threw his staff, it turned into a serpent
When Mr. Aaron cast his staff to the ground, it transformed into a snake.

But Pharaoh had magicians and they used their secret arts
However, the Pharaoh possessed magicians who employed their hidden abilities.

Their staffs turned to snakes too, but Mr. Aaron's ate them
These magicians managed to transform their staffs into snakes as well, but Mr. Aaron's snake devoured theirs.

Because they don't know that our God is the One who caused the flood
The magicians are unaware that it is our God who brought forth the great deluge.

But Pharaoh wouldn't let us in the wilderness to praise Him
Despite these occurrences, the Pharaoh refuses to grant us permission to leave Egypt and worship our God in the wilderness.

So Plague 1: Yahweh turned the Nile into blood
As a consequence, Yahweh afflicted Egypt with the first plague: transforming the Nile River into blood.

The fish died, the river stank, no water for Egyptians
The fish perished, the river emitted a putrid odor, and the Egyptians were deprived of clean water.

But Pharaoh's heart was so hard, he didn't even pause
Despite this calamity, the Pharaoh's heart remained stubborn, and he did not even consider relenting.

The miracle was somehow copied by Pharaoh's magicians
Moreover, the magicians of the Pharaoh were able to replicate this miraculous event.

So the second time around, Yahweh hit 'em with the frogs
Consequently, for the second plague, Yahweh afflicted them with a plague of frogs.

When Pharaoh still was hard-hearted, Yahweh brought the gnats
Even when the Pharaoh remained obstinate, Yahweh afflicted them with a plague of gnats.

This was Plague number 3- but now something was different
This marked the third plague, but there was something distinctive about it.

As hard as the magicians tried, they couldn't copy that
Despite their efforts, the magicians were unable to replicate this particular plague.

They told him, 'This was God'- Pharaoh still wouldn't listen
The magicians informed the Pharaoh, 'This is the work of God,' yet he remained unwilling to heed their words.

Plague number 4 was the swarm of the flies
The fourth plague took the form of a swarm of flies.

Plague number 5- all the livestock died
The fifth plague resulted in the death of all livestock.

Plague 6- sores terrorized
The sixth plague inflicted terrible sores upon the people.

Plague number 7- fiery hail fell from the skies
The seventh plague involved the descent of fiery hail from the heavens.

You still with me Rachel? I need you to focus
Are you still paying attention, Rachel? I require your full concentration.

I have something for you- soon I'll reveal it
I have something of significance to share with you, and I will disclose it shortly.

Continuing- Plague number 8 was the locusts
Furthermore, the eighth plague involved the proliferation of locusts.

And Plague 9- it got so dark that you could feel it
The ninth plague plunged the land into such darkness that its presence could be physically sensed.

You would think that Pharaoh had a little common sense
One would assume that the Pharaoh possessed some level of basic judgment.

But after all of that, honey, he still hasn't budged
However, despite experiencing all these afflictions, the Pharaoh remains stubborn and unyielding.

But when this night is over, he will be fully convinced
Yet, by the conclusion of this night, he will finally be thoroughly convinced.

Because Yahweh's gonna show Himself to be the perfect Judge
This is because Yahweh will reveal Himself as the impeccable Judge.

You know how you do bad things and then you get a beating?
You are acquainted with the concept of committing wrongdoing and subsequently facing punishment, right?

It's like that with God- He punishes our wrongs
Similar to that, God administers punishment for our transgressions.

He can't just look the other way because that would mean He's cheating
God cannot simply ignore our misdeeds, for that would imply dishonesty on His part.

But unbelievably, He's been patient for so long
However, astonishingly, He has displayed immense patience over an extended period of time.

But now time is running out and so is God's pity
Nevertheless, time is currently running short, and God's compassion is waning.

He's the universal Ruler many don't want to cherish
He is the supreme Ruler whom many fail to appreciate or hold dear.

So tonight He's gonna send the Destroyer through the city
Consequently, tonight He will dispatch the Destroyer throughout the city.

And the first-born son in every house is gonna perish
As a result, the firstborn son residing in each household will meet their demise.

Look over there, honey- see the blood on our door?
Direct your attention over there, my dear- observe the blood smears on our door.

When God notices that, He's gonna pass by
Once God perceives the presence of the blood, He will spare us from harm.

By faith, we're believing in the Word of the Lord
Based on our trust in the Lord's divine message, we have confidence.

That whoever isn't covered by the blood's gonna die
Anyone not protected by the blood will face death.

So now, back to Fluffy: It doesn't seem nice
Returning to the topic of Fluffy, it may not appear pleasant.

But part of God's plan was to substitute another
Nonetheless, it was a part of God's plan for another individual to take Fluffy's place.

An innocent victim, Fluffy paid the price
Fluffy, an innocent being, became the sacrificial offering and bore the consequences.

Because if it isn't Fluffy, it's gonna be your brother
For if Fluffy were not the substitute, then your brother would face the same fate.

We rushed into the house so we could finish up our dinner
Hastily, we entered the house to conclude our meal.

'Rachel, honey, eat your food as fast as you can!'
'Rachel, my dear, consume your meal as swiftly as possible!'

The bread was unleavened and the herbs- they were bitter
The bread lacked leavening agents, and the herbs possessed a bitter taste.

Belt tight, sandals on, with my staff in my hand
Wearing belts securely, having sandals on our feet, and grasping our staffs in our hands.

'Joseph and Rachel, it's almost time to go to sleep
'Joseph and Rachel, it is nearly time to retire for the night.

Mommy's gonna wash you up and I'll tell you a story
Your mother will ensure your cleanliness, while I share a narrative with you.

While Daddy's cleaning up, I don't want to hear a peep
During the period in which your father tidies up, I expect complete silence.

Matter of fact, I don't want you to have to wait for me'
Actually, I do not wish for you to remain patient for my return.'

We put the kids to bed, I knew the time it was dawning
We tucked the children into bed, and I was aware of the approaching dawn.

I looked at the table and that's when it hit me
Gazing at the table, I suddenly realized something.

Moses said, 'Let nothing remain until the morning'
Moses commanded us to leave no remnants until the morning.

We had leftovers and we had to burn them quickly
Leftover food remained, and it was necessary for us to quickly burn them.

I started grabbing meat and throwing it on the fire
I promptly seized the meat and hurled it into the fire.

All over my face, there were drops of perspire
My face became covered in droplets of sweat.

I cried out for mercy as it came down to the wire
In the final moments, I fervently pleaded for mercy.

The Destroyer was here! Time had expired!
The Destroyer arrived! Time had run out!