Serenity
Shloime Gertner Lyrics
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Climbing rainbows to the sun
Let′s build a bridge for everyone
Time to share your dreams, hopes of humanity
No fear and no uncertainty
It's a blessing for the family
Friday morning, so reassuring
Shabbos is for all to see
Pray and sing Lekha Dodi
Serenity
A taste of eternity
A day of rest on Shabbos
Peace of mind for you and me
Serenity
A taste of eternity
A day of rest on Shabbos
Peace of mind for you and me
So take this perfect day
Hand in hand, let′s pray
Thank Him for the gift He gave
Shabbos is our saving grace
Come and share the feast
Break some bread with me
Everyone is welcome here
The message to the world is clear
Friday morning, so reassuring
Listen to the spirit calling
Shabbos with the family
Pray and sing Lekha Dodi
Serenity
A taste of eternity
A day of rest on Shabbos
Peace of mind for you and me
Serenity
A taste of eternity
A day of rest on Shabbos
Peace of mind for you and me
Bo'ee Beshalom
Shabbos in our home
The gift of everything
Directly from the King
A Shabbos table
The most beautiful display
The blessing is with us to stay
On this, such a perfect day
Serenity
A taste of eternity
A day of rest on Shabbos
Peace of mind for you and me
Serenity
A taste of eternity
A day of rest on Shabbos
Peace of mind for you and me
Serenity
A taste of eternity
A day of rest on Shabbos
Peace of mind for you and me
Serenity
A taste of eternity
A day of rest on Shabbos
Peace of mind for you and me
The song "Serenity" by Shloime Gertner is a beautiful tribute to the Jewish day of rest, Shabbat. In the opening lines, Gertner describes the perfect day to keep the clouds away and climb rainbows to the sun. He then implores us to build a bridge for everyone and share our dreams and hopes of humanity. He encourages the listener to embrace a time of no fear and uncertainty and to cherish the blessing of family.
The chorus speaks to the peace one can find on Shabbat - a taste of eternity, a day of rest, and peace of mind for you and me. Gertner acknowledges the reassuring feeling of a Friday morning and implores us to listen to the spirit calling. He then beautifully describes the tradition of praying and singing Lekha Dodi, a traditional hymn welcoming the Sabbath bride. The song ends with an invitation to the listener to come and share the feast, breaking bread together and welcoming everyone to the table.
Overall, "Serenity" is a beautiful reminder of the joys and blessings that Shabbat can bring. It encourages us to come together, embrace the spirit of the day, and find peace in each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a perfect day to keep the clouds away
Today is a perfect day to enjoy and be happy
Climbing rainbows to the sun
Having a positive outlook on life and reaching for the highest goals
Let's build a bridge for everyone
We should all work towards bringing people together and creating unity
Time to share your dreams, hopes of humanity
Now is the time to share the dreams and aspirations we have for the betterment of humanity
No fear and no uncertainty
We should try to live without fear and doubt and trust in a brighter future
It's a blessing for the family
This positive outlook on life is a blessing for families and all those we love
Friday morning, so reassuring
Friday morning brings feelings of comfort and reassurance because of the upcoming Shabbos
Listen to the spirit calling
We should listen to the voice within ourselves telling us to take a moment to be grateful and appreciate the world around us
Shabbos is for all to see
Shabbos is a time for everyone to come together and appreciate the beauty of the world
Pray and sing Lekha Dodi
We can spend Shabbos praying and singing beautiful praises to God
Serenity
This beautiful feeling of peace and tranquility
A taste of eternity
A small taste of what eternity might feel like
A day of rest on Shabbos
Taking a break from our busy lives to appreciate the world and those we love on this special day
Peace of mind for you and me
This feeling of serenity gives us all a sense of peace and calm in our minds
So take this perfect day
Let's enjoy this wonderful day
Hand in hand, let's pray
We can pray together and support each other
Thank Him for the gift He gave
We should be grateful for the many blessings we have been given
Shabbos is our saving grace
This special day brings us salvation and peace
Come and share the feast
We should share our joy and abundance with others, inviting them to join us in celebration
Break some bread with me
Let's share a meal together and enjoy each other's company
Everyone is welcome here
All are welcome to join in this celebration of life and the goodness of the world
The message to the world is clear
We should spread the message of peace and joy to the world
Bo'ee Beshalom
Let us come in peace
Shabbos in our home
Shabbos brings peace and joy to our homes
The gift of everything
This day is a gift that brings us everything we need
Directly from the King
This gift comes from the Divine Creator
A Shabbos table
The table where we come together to share a meal and celebrate life
The most beautiful display
This table represents the beauty of the world and the love we have for each other
The blessing is with us to stay
This feeling of serenity and peace will stay with us
On this, such a perfect day
We celebrate this perfect day surrounded by love and all the blessings of the world
Contributed by Ian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.