Ima
Shlomi Shabat Lyrics


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Mi letzidi holechet
le'orech hamas'a
im kol chalom, im kol mabat,
ima.

Mi et kuli otefet,
bechom she'lo nigmar
be'ahavah, bide'agah,
ima.

Rak techabkini
vetir'i mi yekarah li michulam
al tishtani li
al telchi li le'olam, le'olam.
Et haderech at yoda'at,
el halev she'ein lo sod
benafshi yadech noga'at
ve'otefet et hakol.

Mi et kulah notenet
bli tzel shel charatah
benishmatah elai k'rovah
ima yekarah.
Af pa'am lo nishbart
af pa'am lo to'ah
et hadim'a sheli mochah
ima.

Rak techabkini ...

Kmo shemesh at zorachat
vehara'a hofech letov
boi ima, kchi hapachad
vechabki oti karov.





Mi letzidi holechet...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shlomi Shabat's song "Ima" are a touching tribute to a mother figure in the singer's life. The opening lines speak of someone walking alongside the singer on their journey, through all the dreams and visions that may come. The mention of "kol chalom, kol mabat" implies that this is someone who is supportive of the singer's goals and aspirations, and who is willing to accompany them through all of life's ups and downs.


The next section describes the singer feeling enveloped by this person, who is always present when things aren't yet finished, whether that be in times of love or anxiety. The use of the word "ima" throughout the chorus reinforces the idea that this person is like a mother to the singer, providing unconditional love and support.


The final verse discusses the singer's connection to this person's soul, which shines through in everything they do. The phrase "noga'at ve'otefet et hakol" suggests that this person's presence is both bright and warm, and that they have an impact on everything around them. The final lines of the chorus ask this person not to leave the singer, to never forget them or disappear, indicating that their relationship is one of great importance and significance.


Overall, "Ima" is a deeply personal and emotive song that speaks to the power of a motherly figure's love and support. It is a powerful reminder of the impact that someone can have on our lives, and the way in which they can shape who we are.


Line by Line Meaning

Mi letzidi holechet
Who walks beside me


le'orech hamas'a
On the long journey


im kol chalom, im kol mabat,
With every dream and hope


ima.
Mother.


Mi et kuli otefet,
Who wraps me up completely,


bechom she'lo nigmar
In every unfinished thing


be'ahavah, bide'agah,
With love and worry


ima.
Mother.


Rak techabkini
Just hug me


vetir'i mi yekarah li michulam
And show me how precious I am forever


al tishtani li
Don't leave me


al telchi li le'olam, le'olam.
Don't go away from me forever.


Et haderech at yoda'at,
You know the way


el halev she'ein lo sod
To the heart that has no secret


benafshi yadech noga'at
My soul is shining in your hands


ve'otefet et hakol.
And wraps everything up.


Mi et kulah notenet
Who gives everything


bli tzel shel charatah
Without a shadow of regret


benishmatah elai k'rovah
And her soul is close to me


ima yekarah.
Precious mother.


Af pa'am lo nishbart
Even when I'm not broken


af pa'am lo to'ah
Even when I'm not wrong


et hadim'a sheli mochah
You're erasing my tears


ima.
Mother.


Rak techabkini...
Just hug me...


Kmo shemesh at zorachat
Like the sun shining


vehara'a hofech letov
And the bad turns to good


boi ima, kchi hapachad
Come, mother, embrace the fear


vechabki oti karov.
And hold me close.


Mi letzidi holechet...
Who walks beside me...




Writer(s): 草野 正宗, 小谷 美紗子

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