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מה ד​ו​ד​ך מ​ד​ו​ד

from ש​י​ר ה​ש​י​ר​י​ם Song of Songs by Aiton Birnbaum

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A love song based upon Song of Songs (Song of Solomon)
Check out the clip:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdf_hovMoc0
Or here, with English lyrics:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyWbMzpNLHY&t=31s

lyrics

How's he beyond compare
your lover -- tell us true
Oh maiden-fair
we'll search for him with you

His head a drop of gold, curls up above
black as the night, eyes like a dove
His cheeks -- beds of spice, flowers all abloom
lips flowing sweet, smell his perfume
Strong are his legs, marble pillars shall not fall
majestic as the Lebanon cedar standing tall
His mouth is delicious, the rest of him, too
Maidens of Jerusalem, what can I do?

Where has he gone -- your lover was so true?
Whither has he turned? -- we'll search for him with you
Will he not return -- your lover was so true?
Will he hear your voice and come back to you?

All of me is is his, all of him is mine
each other's in desire, hearts intertwine
and even if friends listen, for him I sing my song
the one for whom I saved my charms all along

Well beyond compare is your love to you
show him maiden-fair, let your love renew
Will he now return? Is his wandering through?
Trust will he earn, and again be true?
May we meet again in Jerusalem of gold,
and may our tale of love continue to be told

credits

from ש​י​ר ה​ש​י​ר​י​ם Song of Songs, released February 12, 2023
Maidens fair (soloists): Chen Biran, Shir Biran
Women of Jerusalem: Hadassah & Bat ella Birnbaum, Liat Lev, Dafni Biran
Words (after Song of Solomon 5) and melody: Aiton Birnbaum ©
Vocal arrangement: Chen Biran
Hebrew language consult: Prof. Aharon Maman
Cajon: Ron Levy
Guitars: Ben Golan
Bass, accordion, tambourine, keyboard, kantele: Matan Ashkenazi
Musical production, recording, mix, mastering: Matan Ashkenazi, Ozen Muzikalit Studio, Kibbutz Ma'abarot

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Aiton Birnbaum Israel

Hi. I'm originally from NYC, now live in Israel. Got into writing music to express emotions about difficult current events, often using Holy Scriptures. There must be a reason such writings have been preserved and hallowed by so many for so long. So putting ancient wisdom to new music just feels right. Hope you enjoy the English or Hebrew versions, and wish you well. Thanks for listening! ... more

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