She was born in Par… Read Full Bio ↴Yaël Naïm is a French-Israeli singer and songwriter.
She was born in Paris in 1978 to Jewish-Tunisian parents. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Ramat HaSharon, Israel, where she learned Hebrew and trained as a pianist. She served in the Israel Defence Forces as a soloist in the Israeli Air Force Orchestra. She began her singing career with a part in the musical "Les Dix Commandements," and her first solo album, In A Man's Womb, was released in 2001. According to a Songfacts interview with her, it disappointed Yael, who decided she would be much happier giving up her dreams of stardom and making music on her terms.
She also sang the song "You Disappear" by Bruno Coulais for the film Harrison's Flowers directed by Elie Chouraqui. For her early work she was credited simply as Yaël.
Naïm joined forces with percussionist David Donatien, and over a period of two years they arranged and recorded thirteen of Naïm's songs in a studio in Naïm's own appartment in Paris, and these were released as her second album, Yael Naim, in the fall of 2007 on the Tôt Ou Tard label. The songs are in French, English, and Hebrew and received critical acclaim, and the album entered the French album chart at #11 the week after its release. The style has been described as having a touch of folk and a touch of jazz, with mysterious and evocative words sung with a delicate and intentionally slightly husky voice.
In January 2008, her song "New Soul" was featured in the debut commercial for the MacBook Air laptop. The song gained fame from being featured in the ad, and it has peaked, as of February 1 2008, at #2 on the iTunes Top 100 Downloaded Songs.
Discography
* 2001: In A Man’s Womb
* 2007: Yael Naim
This is NOT an incorrect tag for Yael Naïm. The correct spelling of her name is Yaël Naïm and the correct spelling of her releasing name and 2007 album is Yael Naim.
Go to the river
Yael Naim Lyrics
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when you're feeling sad, go to the river
when you're feeling blue inside, immersed and tied
when you're feeling stuck in pain, forever
go go go go go tonight, you
sigh and sigh inside you long for
more, more of the life you had be-
arrive and dive let the winter snow and
glow, glow, when the wind will blow just
flow, flow, eventually you will know
go go, you should go
when you're feeling bad, go to the river
when you're feeling mad, go to the river
when you feel it blows your mind
‘cause you can’t find
when you feel you're going blind
you can’t deny
i say
go go go with the river flow you
hide hide hide, but the river gets wide don’t
row, row, with everything you
know, know, know, all you've carried inside
side side, let the water unwind don't
fight, fight, the river is right
let go, go, eventually you will grow
when you feel you'll lose your mind
they'll let you slide
when you feel you go insane
they let you die
go go, the river will know
blow blow, the river will blow
go go, the wind will sigh
blow blow, the leaves can die
go go, the seeds will grow
blow blow, the river will slow
go go, the years go by
blow blow, with the river go
go go go go in your soul you
try to fly but never get high you're
low, low, wishing for the
tide to rise, hold your feelings inside
side side side,
let the river glide and
slow, slow, the winter will go you
know know know, with everything you'll grow
whatever comes will go
go go go down the river below you
sigh sigh sigh, and the years go by and
so, so, the leaves will fall but
more more more, you wanted even more just
go go go with the river flow, you
can’t decide, ‘cause the river gets wild you
know, know, that there's no goal no
sign, sign, eventually you will find
"Go to the river" by Yael Naim and David Donatien is a song that encourages listeners to seek solace in nature when they are overwhelmed with negative emotions. The river is used as a metaphor for the flow of life, and the song suggests that instead of fighting against the natural course of life, we should allow ourselves to be carried by it. The lyrics advise listeners to go to the river when they feel ashamed, sad, or stuck in pain, and to let go of their innermost feelings, as this will help them to grow and eventually find peace. The song acknowledges that life can be tumultuous and unpredictable, but urges us to trust the process and know that whatever comes will eventually go.
The lyrics of the song are poetic and multi-layered, and they lend themselves to numerous interpretations. The river can be seen as a symbol of purification, healing, and rebirth. It also represents a journey, both physical and metaphorical, that one must undertake to overcome obstacles and reach one's destination. The song suggests that by embracing the ebb and flow of life, we can learn to accept our emotions, face our fears, and ultimately find a sense of freedom and renewal.
The emotional power of "Go to the river" is enhanced by the haunting melody and Yael Naim's ethereal vocals. The song has been praised for its simple, yet profound message, and its ability to resonate with listeners from different cultural backgrounds. The song has been used in several TV shows, films, and commercials, including the trailer for the 2018 film "The Catcher Was a Spy" and the 2019 Netflix series "Russian Doll".
Line by Line Meaning
when you feel ashamed, go to the river
If you're feeling ashamed, head to the river
when you're feeling sad, go to the river
Feeling sad? The river is where you should go
when you're feeling blue inside, immersed and tied
The river can help when you feel trapped in sadness
when you're feeling stuck in pain, forever
If you're hurting and can't move on, the river may offer solace
go go go go go tonight, you
Don't wait, let's go now
sigh and sigh inside you long for
You're yearning inside
more, more of the life you had be- fore fore fore, let the seasons arrive and dive let the winter snow and glow, glow, when the wind will blow just flow, flow, eventually you will know
You want to go back in time, but let the seasons bring change, and through the hard times, keep moving forward - eventually it will make sense
go go, you should go
It's time to go to the river
when you're feeling bad, go to the river
The river can help when you're just feeling down
when you're feeling mad, go to the river
Feeling angry? You know where to go
when you feel it blows your mind ‘cause you can’t find
Overwhelmed because you're lost
when you feel you're going blind you can’t deny
You're feeling lost and can't ignore it
i say go go go with the river flow you
I suggest you go with the river's current
hide hide hide, but the river gets wide don’t row, row, with everything you know, know, know, all you've carried inside side side, let the water unwind don't fight, fight, the river is right let go, go, eventually you will grow
Don't try to resist the river's power, let it carry you and let go of your burdens in order to grow
when you feel you'll lose your mind they'll let you slide
If you're on the brink of losing it, the river can help you release control
when you feel you go insane they let you die
When you feel like you're going crazy, surrender to the river as if to let a part of yourself die
go go, the river will know blow blow, the river will blow go go, the wind will sigh blow blow, the leaves can die go go, the seeds will grow blow blow, the river will slow go go, the years go by blow blow, with the river go
The river holds answers and offers change, and with time everything changes with the river
go go go go in your soul you try to fly but never get high you're low, low, wishing for the tide to rise, hold your feelings inside side side side, let the river glide and slow, slow, the winter will go you know know know, with everything you'll grow whatever comes will go
In your heart, you yearn for more, but are feeling down and hiding your emotions. Let the river carry you, and eventually change will come and you'll grow. Nothing is forever.
go go go down the river below you sigh sigh sigh, and the years go by and so, so, the leaves will fall but more more more, you wanted even more just go go go with the river flow, you can’t decide, ‘cause the river gets wild you know, know, that there's no goal no sign, sign, eventually you will find
Keep moving along the river, even as time passes and change happens. You're always seeking more, but remember to let the river guide you, even when it's uncertain. There may not be a destination, but eventually you will find your way.
Lyrics © LILI LOUISE MUSIQUE
Written by: DAVID DONATIEN, Pascal OYONG OLY, YAEL NAIM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cliverjp4220
When you feel ashamed go to the river
When you’re feeling sad go to the river
When you’re feeling blue inside, immersed and tied
When you’re feeling stuck in pain, forever
Go go go go – go tonight, you
Sigh and sigh inside you long for
More, more of the life you had be
Fore fore fore, let the seasons
Arrive and dive let the winter snow and
Glow glow when the wind will blow just
Flow flow, eventually you will know
When you’re feeling bad, go to the river
When you’re feeling mad, go to the river
When you feel it blows your mind, cause you can’t find
When you feel you’re going blind, you can’t deny… I say
Go go go with the river flow you
Hide hide hide – but the river gets wide dont
Row, row, with everything you
Know , know, know, all you’ve carried inside
Side side, let the water unwind – don’t
Fight, fight – the river is right – let
Go, go, eventually you will grow
When you feel you’ll lose your mind – they’ll let you slide
When you feel you go insane – they let you die
Go go the river will know
Blow blow, the river will blow
Go go ,the wind will sigh
Blow blow the leaves can die
Go go the seeds will grow
Blow blow, the river will slow
Go go the years go by
Blow blow, with the river go…
Go go go go in your soul you
Try to fly but never get high you’re
Low low – wishing for the
Tide to rise – hold your feelings inside
Side side side – let the river glide and
Slow slow, the winter will go you
Know know know – with everything you’ll grow
Whatever comes will go
Go go go down the river below you
Sigh sigh sigh and the years go by and
So , so, the leaves will fall but
More more more, you wanted even more just
Go go go with the river flow, you
Can’t decide cause the river gets wild you
Know, know that there’s no goal no
Sign , sign …
Eventually you will find
@YiorgosVoulgaris
#Go To The River @Yael Naim
When you feel ashamed go to the river
When you’re feeling sad go to the river
When you’re feeling blue inside, immersed and tied
When you’re feeling stuck in pain, forever
Go go go go – go tonight, you
Sigh and sigh inside you long for
More, more of the life you had be
Fore fore fore, let the seasons
Arrive and dive let the winter snow and
Glow glow when the wind will blow just
Flow flow, eventually you will know
When you’re feeling bad, go to the river
When you’re feeling mad, go to the river
When you feel it blows your mind, cause you can’t find
When you feel you’re going blind, you can’t deny… I say
Go go go with the river flow you
Hide hide hide – but the river gets wide dont
Row, row, with everything you
Know , know, know, all you’ve carried inside
Side side, let the water unwind – don’t
Fight, fight – the river is right – let
Go, go, eventually you will grow
When you feel you’ll lose your mind – they’ll let you slide
When you feel you go insane – they let you die
Go go the river will know
Blow blow, the river will blow
Go go ,the wind will sigh
Blow blow the leaves can die
Go go the seeds will grow
Blow blow, the river will slow
Go go the years go by
Blow blow, with the river go…
Go go go go in your soul you
Try to fly but never get high you’re
Low low – wishing for the
Tide to rise – hold your feelings inside
Side side side – let the river glide and
Slow slow, the winter will go you
Know know know – with everything you’ll grow
Whatever comes will go
Go go go down the river below you
Sigh sigh sigh and the years go by and
So , so, the leaves will fall but
More more more, you wanted even more just
Go go go with the river flow, you
Can’t decide cause the river gets wild you
Know, know that there’s no goal no
Sign , sign …
Eventually you will find
#highMUSIC #lyrics @kalo.gr
: / https://youtu.be/1zZxXiA4geY?list=PL83AB531626049D1C
@cliverjp4220
When you feel ashamed go to the river
When you’re feeling sad go to the river
When you’re feeling blue inside, immersed and tied
When you’re feeling stuck in pain, forever
Go go go go – go tonight, you
Sigh and sigh inside you long for
More, more of the life you had be
Fore fore fore, let the seasons
Arrive and dive let the winter snow and
Glow glow when the wind will blow just
Flow flow, eventually you will know
When you’re feeling bad, go to the river
When you’re feeling mad, go to the river
When you feel it blows your mind, cause you can’t find
When you feel you’re going blind, you can’t deny… I say
Go go go with the river flow you
Hide hide hide – but the river gets wide dont
Row, row, with everything you
Know , know, know, all you’ve carried inside
Side side, let the water unwind – don’t
Fight, fight – the river is right – let
Go, go, eventually you will grow
When you feel you’ll lose your mind – they’ll let you slide
When you feel you go insane – they let you die
Go go the river will know
Blow blow, the river will blow
Go go ,the wind will sigh
Blow blow the leaves can die
Go go the seeds will grow
Blow blow, the river will slow
Go go the years go by
Blow blow, with the river go…
Go go go go in your soul you
Try to fly but never get high you’re
Low low – wishing for the
Tide to rise – hold your feelings inside
Side side side – let the river glide and
Slow slow, the winter will go you
Know know know – with everything you’ll grow
Whatever comes will go
Go go go down the river below you
Sigh sigh sigh and the years go by and
So , so, the leaves will fall but
More more more, you wanted even more just
Go go go with the river flow, you
Can’t decide cause the river gets wild you
Know, know that there’s no goal no
Sign , sign …
Eventually you will find
@DiaperDon
Thx that was a lot to type in here 💕
@wistfulsighs
Happy tears, both for these joyful notes of understanding and for this soulful artist's success!
@daniel19968425
Eu não sei como eu encontrei esta artista.
Mas eu passei a escutar as músicas dela e eu achei incrível.
Eu realmente estou curtindo muito a energia que ela me passa,são coisas muito boas para os meus ouvidos.
@jondubroca6372
Une artiste discrète mais indispensable.
@andreamachado5591
I´m from Brazil and I loved it. Wonderful choreography, love the dancers and the freedom sensation in running to the river, Yael is a fresh breeze in musical options.
@sandrazline
Je pense que c'est une chanson majeure, et j'espère qu'elle deviendra un classique. Le texte est grandiose. Yeux écarquillés pour Yaël et David !
@danielemachado1483
Letra e melodia contagiante, amo Yael! Grata surpresa que a vida me reservou
😍 Venha ao Brasil
@YiorgosVoulgaris
#Go To The River @Yael Naim
When you feel ashamed go to the river
When you’re feeling sad go to the river
When you’re feeling blue inside, immersed and tied
When you’re feeling stuck in pain, forever
Go go go go – go tonight, you
Sigh and sigh inside you long for
More, more of the life you had be
Fore fore fore, let the seasons
Arrive and dive let the winter snow and
Glow glow when the wind will blow just
Flow flow, eventually you will know
When you’re feeling bad, go to the river
When you’re feeling mad, go to the river
When you feel it blows your mind, cause you can’t find
When you feel you’re going blind, you can’t deny… I say
Go go go with the river flow you
Hide hide hide – but the river gets wide dont
Row, row, with everything you
Know , know, know, all you’ve carried inside
Side side, let the water unwind – don’t
Fight, fight – the river is right – let
Go, go, eventually you will grow
When you feel you’ll lose your mind – they’ll let you slide
When you feel you go insane – they let you die
Go go the river will know
Blow blow, the river will blow
Go go ,the wind will sigh
Blow blow the leaves can die
Go go the seeds will grow
Blow blow, the river will slow
Go go the years go by
Blow blow, with the river go…
Go go go go in your soul you
Try to fly but never get high you’re
Low low – wishing for the
Tide to rise – hold your feelings inside
Side side side – let the river glide and
Slow slow, the winter will go you
Know know know – with everything you’ll grow
Whatever comes will go
Go go go down the river below you
Sigh sigh sigh and the years go by and
So , so, the leaves will fall but
More more more, you wanted even more just
Go go go with the river flow, you
Can’t decide cause the river gets wild you
Know, know that there’s no goal no
Sign , sign …
Eventually you will find
#highMUSIC #lyrics @kalo.gr
: / https://youtu.be/1zZxXiA4geY?list=PL83AB531626049D1C
@karatecat46
Thanks