Hava Nagila
Solomon Schwartz and his Orchestra Lyrics

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Hava nagila,
Hava nagila,
Hava nagila,
Venis mecha.

Hava nagila,
Hava nagila,
Hava nagila,

Venis mecha.

Hava neranena,
Hava neranena,
Hava neranena,
Venis mecha.

Hava neranena,
Hava neranena,
Hava neranena,
Venis mecha.

Uru, Uru achim,
Uru achim belev sameach,
Uru achim belev sameach,
Uru achim belev sameach,
Uru achim

Uru achim
Belev sameach.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Solomon Schwartz and his Orchestra's song "Hava Nagila" are in Hebrew and have been translated to "Let us rejoice" or "Let us be happy." The repetition of "Hava nagila" emphasizes the call to celebrate and adds to the joyous nature of the song. "Venis mecha" translates to "and let us draw closer," which can be interpreted as a call to come together in celebration and happiness.

The second verse, "Hava neranena," can also be translated to "let us sing." This line adds to the communal nature of the song and encourages everyone to join in the celebration. The final verse, "Uru achim," is a call to "awaken brothers" or "rise up brothers." This line encourages not only celebration but also action and unity among those celebrating. The repetition of "belev sameach" emphasizes the importance of joy and happiness in coming together as a community.

Line by Line Meaning

Hava nagila,
Come, let's be happy,

Venis mecha.
And we'll bring you up.

Hava neranena,
Come, let's sing,

Venis mecha.
And we'll bring you up.

Uru, Uru achim,
Rise up, brothers,

Uru achim belev sameach,
Rise up, brothers with a happy heart,

Uru achim
Rise up, brothers

Belev sameach.
With a happy heart.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STANLEY BLACK, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL

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