At Sheli Rak Sheli
Shlomi Shabat Lyrics

The song "At Sheli, Rak Sheli" by Shlomi Shabat is a tribute to the Golan Heights, a rocky region in Israel that is contested with Syria. The opening two verses describe the emotional significance of the Golan Heights to the singer, who refers to it as "Golani sheli" (my Golan) throughout the song. He describes it as more than just a place, but a collection of people, names, faces, and sounds that have touched him deeply. They are the sounds of soldiers returning and leaving, and the history of the region itself, which played a crucial role in Israel's liberation struggle. The Golan Heights have been a source of inspiration for writers, composers, and artists of all kinds, and Shlomi Shabat's song is a continuation of that long tradition.

The next verse refers to the Six Day War of 1967, in which Israeli forces captured the Golan Heights. Shlomi Shabat sings of the battle to liberate the land and the story of the successful military operation. Then, he mentions Yael, who may be referring to Yael Rom, one of the Israeli soldiers who died during the battle for the Golan Heights. He then uses the Golan Heights as a symbol of Jewish peoplehood, mentioning that it belongs to all of Israel's people who have suffered and struggled together. The subsequent verses mention other events and occasions that have taken place in the Golan Heights, such as the Yom Kippur War and the location of Mount Hermon, a popular destination for hikers.