"If they want to know me, tell them to stroll through my collection. I'm in my collection."
- Isabella Stewart Gardner; Art Collector
ASHREI (Psalm 128) 1982 Hinay Ma Tov; Track 4; Arrangement & Production: Tofa’ah
Happy are those who revere the L-rd, Who walk in His ways.Ashrei kol yiray Ha-Shem } x4 Ha-holekh b’dra-khav } x2
BABYLON (Al Naharot Bavel)
One of the Hebrew psalms (137). Exiled from their land, they are taunted by their captives: "Sing to us. Sing to us your sacred songs." The weep, "But how can we sing our sacred songs on foreign soil?"
BEFORE MOUNTAINS (B’terem Harim Yuladu)
This is another beautiful ancient Hebrew Psalm (90). Before the mountains were born, before You set forth the earth and the inhabited land; from world to world You are....HaShem
BELONG c 2002
The inspiration for this song came from crickets. We had a chameleon at the time. In order to keep it alive we had to feed it live crickets. The house became a cricket sanctuary. At first the chirping was unbearable. But I soon got used to the sounds and came to enjoy sitting in the house listening to the crickets singing their songs. It made me feel very warm, cozy and at home. “Belong” was born out of the feelings of comfort that I got from the songs of the crickets!
Now the sun is rising in the East – ever slowly I arise
From a peaceful slumber I have ceased – the daylight greets my eyes
In the quiet of the early morn – birds sing their early morning song
Catching moments just as they are born – yes, this is where I belong
And the wind whispers softly in my ear – telling stories only I can hear
In these precious moments everything just seems so clear
Yes, this is where I belong – yes, this is where I belong
Now the sun is setting in the West – the sky is turning deeper shades of blue
From the hustle bustle I can rest – and sing this loving song to you
And the wind whispers softly in my ear – telling stories only I can hear
In these precious moments everything just seems so clear
Yes, this is where I belong – yes, this is where I belong
Crickets chirping softly everywhere – oh how I love their song
I breathe the sweetness of the evening air – yes, this is where I belong
And the wind whispers softly in my ear – telling stories only I can hear
In these precious moments everything just seems so clear
Yes, this is where I belong – yes, this is where I belong
Yes, this is where I belong – yes, this is where I belong
BETTER TIMES 1997
I fell in love with a man I barely did know. He said he'd love me and that he would never go
We had two children and as they began to grow he went away - leaving me just so
As my life was changing voices I did hear. Telling me to look ahead, then angels did appear
Guiding me along the way, warding off the fears. Just hang loose 'cause better times are here
Better times - - better times are here; Just hang loose 'cause better times are here
Now I'm sitting pretty, a woman tried and true. Ain't got time for weariness, ain't got no time for blues
Living life's surprises, always trying something new. Hanging loose -- loving me and loving you
BLUE 1999
Blue, I pine for you. Here alone as I sit
You were a dream come true only for a while.
I still love you
Please, please me. Only for now hold me. Only for now please me …
Blue, I pine for you. Here alone as I sit.
Whoa … I am blue.
THE BOY IN THE DREAM 1997
There in a dream I saw him coming. Reaching his hand out to mine
As we sat I heard him saying, "I'll make you well, I'll make you fine."
When I awoke I was smiling. Who could that dreamboy ever be?
Days went by and all the while, my heart did yearn, my heart did see.
Dreaming. Heaven above. This world keeps on turning; spinning out Love.
Then we met one day in passing. Sweetly humbled by the sight.
In my heart our souls were dancing - All through the day, all through the night.
Our hearts keep on beating. In rhythm and in rhyme.
Our souls keep on meeting. Forever, for all time.
BRAVE SOLDIERS 1999
One day she said to him, “Go forth and walk like a man.”“Live life as best you can, go forth,” she said to him, “walk like a man!”
One day he said to her, “I’ll make you proud.” “I’ll be the best I can be,” - he said to her, “I’ll make you proud!”
They held hands. They walked the land. Promises they made to keep.
Brave soldiers, women and men. Being the best they can be…
Take heed - when the time comes. We all must rise to the call.
Standing straight, standing tall. Being the best we can be.
Go forth – walk like a man. Live life as best you can.
Brave soldiers, women and men. Be proud being the best you can be!
BURIED TREASURE 1985
Love as a flower grows. My love as the wind she blows. Steady, right on course she goes. Forsaken wantonly.
He sails the open seas. Sailing, sailing endlessly. Enticing his curiosity. Treasures lie within.
Time, like a field of spies falls short on his eyes and his heartfelt cries…
Love as a willow weeps. My love he forever keeps.Sailing, sailing oceans deep. Forsaken wantonly.
Time, like a field of spies falls short on his eyes and his heartfelt cries…
Sail, sail away my love; Search, search (for) my love; Save, save my love; Guard, guide my love.
THE COLOR OF MUSIC 1985
Me and my guitar, sit at home every night and every day - Making music when no—one is in the way - Just me and my guitar
In the quiet of the night, silent voices softly whisper in your earIf you listen you can hear them everywhere - In the quiet of the night
And when you want to fly away - and seek out the freedom of another day
Let the music swirl all around you - and sing you to a place all your own
Meditating on a mood - your body swings and sways upon a tuneA flower blossoms in the middle of the room - You’re captivated in a hue
DEJA VU 1997
The first time I performed this song was in Jerusalem. An audience member approached me after the show and asked me what it was about. I actually didn't know what to say. I'd never been approached about my lyrics before. It threw me. I thought singing the songs was all I had to do. I learned that night that there's more to songs than just singing them. So what's it about? Love, of course. Meeting up again with one you've loved. In fact, I love singing this song a lot!
Isn't this what we've said before - in these very words? Isn't this where we've stood before - isn't this absurd?Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Didn't I take your hand before - didn't you take mine? Didn't we walk this way before - once upon a time? Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Could it have been we've met before - some kind of deja vu? Could it have been we've loved before - tried and almost true?
Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Here we are born again - here I am singing out to you. Singing our song again - here I am singing it with you. Deja vu......
DIALOG 1994 ** AACI Songwriting Competition Winner
Tell me where are you going and where have you been. Are you living outside - are you living within You were talking of losing when I wanted to win. Are we at the beginning or nearing the end What was that you were saying - I was not listening. You were living outside - I was living within We're always too busy with too many things. Think of us as beginning as we're nearing the endYou were asking a question at a quarter to nine. Spinning off your misgivings needing to unwind I was not undertaking a mission in mind. Messages you were sending looking for a sign Revealing a memory - you try to hold on. To a magical moment - the heart of a song. Suppressing emotions you think it's all wrong . In the heat of a moment the passion is gone.
In the middle of nowhere feeling very alone. Something's pushing me onward - I'm starting to run In the darkness I see you - you're bright as the sun. Reaching out to a future we've only begun What was that you were asking - What did you want to know. You're moving too quickly - I'm taking it slow 'Round the corner waiting - above and below. Taking us on a journey just where we want to goWondering is it over and wanting to laugh. We were part of a whole now we're left with a half All the pieces have broken - a golden calf .Nothing really is certain - not a rod, nor a staff Leading me onward - I'm longing to go. But you're pulling me back against the flow Don't ever give up - don't ever forego. In love there is wisdom - we're longing to know
DIDN'T WE 1998
Vows… commitments…. Two people vow to stay together for better or for worse. How many of us have actually accomplished that? I sang this song one year at the Milford Pumpkin Festival in New Hampshire. At the end of the set a woman approached me. She told me that this song really reached her. She felt I was singing about her life. It was nice to know that my song had reached someone.
Didn't we say a long time ago life was meant for living? Didn't we say a long time ago life would be forgiving?
Didn't we say the night would fall and we would be one and for all? Didn't we say when morning came that we would still be one and the same?
Oh -- Didn't we? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh oh..... } x2
Didn't we say when all was said & done that you would still be the only one? Didn't we say when all had passed that you and I would make it last
Forever? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh, oh...
Didn't we stand and take our vows, said we would make it through somehow?Didn't we love long and deep and swear our love was meant to keep? Oh...Forever? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh, oh....
DOWN BLUES 1981 Sample on YouTube: Rahel & Rootes
There I was… alone, feeling sorry for myself, feeling down. My hope was that someone somewhere would somehow find me and take me out of my blues. I was waiting for a “Prince Charming” to sweep me off my feet to make my life complete. Reality check please? In real life we have to learn to love ourselves before any “Prince Charming” is going to even look at us. I’ve since learned to “take my time for living. Soul searching is where it’s at.” I’m riding it through.
Have you ever felt down – I mean really down - When you’re looking for a soul all around to save you
When you realize heaven’s up there in the skies - What the hell keeps you going – gives you power to survive?
I’ve been meditating – doing up some calculations - What it is that I’m looking for might be right outside my door
Ooh baby, you could be such a fancy lady - Wearing a face to a meeting place that takes you right out of these blues
Taking my time (for) living – trying to be forgiving - Soul searching is where it’s at – you’re gonna ride it through
Spending my nights going through my life with a headache full of dreams - Living in bliss sitting motionless thinking through what it all means
Wasting my time on the empty lines that I’m hearing everyday - Aah, it may take me all night just to chase these blues away
ETERNAL FORMS OF LIGHT 1982 Rosh HaShanah
Searching everyday for the meaning of a life. In a world that sees no mercy. Every soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
Looking inward free, realize unyielding force. In a world that sees no mercyWhere a soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
Days of awe. Days of praise. Deeds of valor . Deeds of evil (x2) PRAY!
Tendencies to sway, tempting you to play for time - In a world that sees no mercy - Still a soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
FANTASIES 1994
Living everyday, we struggle in this world We’re living in fantasies and dreaming Of a world we can live in sheltered from Realities of a world that’s struggling To believe that fantasies could become realities In my lifetime I have seen life goes on everyday Until death comes beckoning and we go on struggling In a world of fantasies sheltered from realities Just one life can change our world into a dream And we can be a fantasy Living everyday struggling in this world We’re living with promises, fantasies, make believe We’re sharing realities of a world we all live in Believing that just one life can change our world Of fantasies to realities
FIRE IN THE FOREST 1984 CD: Hinay Ma Tov; Track 5; Arranged & Produced by Tofa’ah
This beautiful song came to me complete. The lyric has double and triple meaning. Very Kabbalistic. A tribute to Rebbe Nachman of Breslov z"l.
There is a forest far away from here - There sits a weary man tending his treasures of wrinkles and minding his wares
Blessings and prayers, he sings to the Lord. Thickets of life in the pockets of time. There's a fire in the forest
In the heart of illusion burns a steady flame Glowing in the darkness; Questioning life of the here and there. Guarding the answers
Seekers of light yearning for wisdom. Thickets of life in the pockets of time. There's a fire in the forest
Sing to the heavens. Reach for a shining star. Covet the secrets of ageless wanderings. Blessings and prayers.
Seekers of light sing to the Lord. Thickets of life in the pockets of time. There's a fire in the forest
GIVER OF THE LAW 1999CD: Time Passes By; Hinay Ma Tov, Track 7 (Revised)
From my window, from my window – I can see out in the darknessIn the darkness, in the darkness – I can see there in the shadow
In the shadow, in the shadow – There’s a fire all a-glowAll a-glow, all a-glow – See the light shine from above; From my window…
See the light shine, see the light shine – From a bush set a - fire Set a - fire, set a - fire – Hear the voice resound like thunder
Hear the thunder, hear the thunder – From the top of a high mountain From a mountain, from a mountain – Comes the giver of the law;
See the light shine…Here is the god of the people – here is the law of the land
Here is the union of Heaven and earth – here is the dawning of Man Here there is Soul, there is Spirit – Here there is Love of the One
Here there is Holy communion – here is what we must become
One people after a fall – One people hearing the call - One people seeing it all – Standing completely in awe
One people … One G-d - One people loving One G-dOne people …. One G-d - One people loving One G-d
Ain Sof - LaNetzakh - Ohr HaRuach
G*D BLESS THE AMERICAN 2001
Aren’t we just grand with our great big war machine? We’re united as we stand. Our aim on our target has never been so clean!
Yeah, aren’t we so fine with a direct hit every time. Hear us say… “Bombs away!”
Hats off. Salute the flag. Thumbs up to a job well done.You bad guys pack your bags. Get ready ‘cause here we come!
We’re putting on our greens. We’re the best you’ve ever seen! We’re powerful, we’re strong, we’re one. G-d bless the American!
Aren’t we so proud of our gallant chivalry? We’re rallying out loud, “Destruction and death to our enemy!”
Yeah, aren’t we just it! No, we don’t take no shit! Hear us say, “Bombs away!”
Aren’t we so just in this land of the free and the home of the brave? Defending honor now we must. We are heroes sending children to their grave.
We are fighting for our rights. We will fight with all our might!Hear us say, “Bombs away!”
HEAVEN 1997
I went to heaven and came back; Oh, what a sight!Guardian angels donning halos; Laughing with delight.
Dancing gaily in a circle, glistening in the nightSweetly singing, gently spinning; Messengers of Light! Oh - - - - - - I went to heaven! } x2
Dancing angels, happy angels, Tell me how it's so.Deep inside I yearn for loving, Show me how to know.
Oh dance for me and sing for me. While I'm still below. I looked up and saw the light quiver to and fro. Oh -- I went to heaven! } x2
In the changing of the seasons we're not wrong or right.In a fog or in a clearing; Try, though, as we might.
All around us angels playing. Keep us in their sight.Laughing, singing, dancing, spinning; Messengers of Light. Oh -- I went to heaven! } x4
HEY LOVE (I am) 1997 CD: Time Passes By, Track 3
Hey Love, I'm dancing. Hey Love , I can. Hey Love , I'm smiling. Hey Love , I am
Hey Love - I'm singing. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm laughing. Hey Love - I am Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
Hey Love - I'm touching. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm healing. Hey Love - I am Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
Hey Love - I am.......Hey Love - I'm feeling. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm just being. Hey Love - I am
Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
HOME 2000In the morning when the sun shines; You are calling me to You Sometimes I listen, sometimes I hear You. How I want to be near You … feel You near …You are calling me home ] x4In the moonlight as I gaze; You are calling me to YouNow I hear You, now I listen. I feel You near me. I feel You here. You are near …You are calling me home ] x4
I AM THE ONE 1985I am the one that you had waited for. I am the one that you wanted to care for.I am the one that you had hoped to love forever. I am the one who's left you standing on your own.The day we met you said you loved me so. I told you, "No, it's just plain infatuation."But you held me close enough that I nearly stopped from breathing.Then I caught my breath and said, "Let's sit and drink a few."Now it's too long playing hearts trying for a win.And it's too long just wondering how did it all begin.Take a hold of yourself now it never is too late to change your mind and start again.Where do we go when love has gone away? Do we just turn around and face a new direction?Don't hold your breath and wait until you find what you've been looking for.Just take your time and have another drink or two.
I CANNOT WALK AWAY 2000I must have loved you once. A love so deep, so true.Your presence now is more than I can bear.My heart cannot be still while I am by your side. And I cannot walk away from you.I want to run away. Take back the night and the day.But you are still here with me... You are still here with me...And I cannot walk away from you. From you... No, I cannot walk away from you....You are the one I love. My heart it cannot lie. Will this affliction ever find release?Caring as we do. Love must find a way. For I cannot walk away from you.I want to run away. Take back the night and the day.But you are still here with me... You are still here with me...And I cannot walk away from you. From you... No, I cannot walk away from you....
I’LL SAY A PRAYER 2000Jason (Bassist- Rootes): There’s something about this song. We don’t play it very often, but when we do, and its just right, I get goose bumps. VGM: I agree. It’s a really special song. It’s about physical and spiritual love all at the same time.
Say it again so I can hear You. Say it again so I can understand
You are my special Love. You are from Heaven above …I close my eyes – I hear Your whisper. At sunrise – I feel You close to meYou are my special Love. You are from Heaven aboveTake me in Your arms; Hold me close, hold me closerWrap me in your Light; I’ll say a prayer …Your Love will make us whole. Keep us strong, make us strongerIn all ways … For always …
IN MY MIND 1999In my mind I’ll always love you. In my mind I always will.In my mind you are my darling. In my mind I love you still.Hold my hand and hold me closer. Love me tender through the night.Lay your head upon my shoulder. In my mind you make it right.Oh my dear how do I love you underneath the stars above.Our love shines just like the night moon. Cooing softly like the dove.
IT ISN'T FAIR 1997
It isn't fair feeling all alone and so downIt isn't fair when the world seems to crumble to pieces on the groundDry your eyes, look at me, I am here for you. Listening, and loving youYou're not alone; hold me dearIt isn't fair growing up in a world that feels so coldIt isn't fair when a heart so young feels so old
IT WON’T BE ME 2000After all we’ve said and done, after all that we’ve been through; I will never be someone to youI am not the one you’d call when you’re looking for a friend to seeNo, I’m not the one with whom you’d want to be
After all is said and done I will never be the one that you want to see
After all is said and done I will never be the one; oh no it won’t be meTears are falling from my eyes, all I do is sit and cry for you; I will never be someone to youI am yearning for the touch of someone who’ll care for only meI am not the one with whom you’d want to be
IT'S ALWAYS LOVE 1997Take me back, take me back, to the place where we once lovedTake me back, take me back to the place; heaven aboveIt's always love, it's always love - it's always love, it's always loveJust one time, just one time - one more time to live what's been lostJust one time, just one time - one more time, no matter the When I'm happy it's with you. You tell me stories when I'm blueYou keep me laughing the whole day through
JUST A COUNTRY SONG 1998 Well, I went to the country just to breathe some of that fresh air; Well what did I find there? I found me a river just a-running down the mountain, hey hey, Just singing me this song!Well a-ways down the river I saw him coming, oh yeah, He was heading straight my way.And as he approached me I felt my heart a-flutter; As I looked into his eyes I heard him say:Now get up woman, get yourself out to the countrywhere the green grass and the blue skies do aboundListen up woman, get yourself out to the country. Open your eyes and see the beauty all around!
We set out a-walking over every hill and dale; The birds were singing and the sun shone up aboveWell he held me real close and just so tenderly; As he took my hand I knew I was in love
Now maybe I've got it all wrong but I can't stay here very long. My friends and family are waiting for meMaybe in a little while I'll miss that cowboy's great big smileand deep down in my heart I'll hear him say:Get back to the country! Get yourself back to that river where the green grass and the blue skies do aboundListen up woman! Get yourself back to the country! Open your eyes and see the beauty all around
LIGHT c 2002
In Jerusalem today there is a mosque built on the same spot where the first two temples once stood. The mosque is open only to some. The windows on the top seem shut tight. In my vision I notice that suddenly the windows open and streams of Light shines through. Suddenly the mosque lifts up off the ground and flies away like a space ship into the universe. A great Light is now glowing brightly from the spot where the building had stood. People of all shapes, sizes and colors gather around the Light. They hold hands and rejoice in the knowing that now we are all One.
From this mountain I can see for miles. Over tree tops, I can see you smile
Rays of Light reach farther than a sound…Touching hearts all around
Gazing upward, everyone can see. To come together, it’s up to you and me
Sharing, caring – Set the Spirit free…Touching hearts all around.
One – glorious night - - One – glorious sight to see
One – glorious night - -One – glorious Light for us, and all the world to be
Come together; reach for someone’s hand – No more darkness covering the land
Radiant colors sparkle as we stand…Touching hearts all around.
One – glorious night - - One – glorious sight to see
One – glorious night - - One – glorious Light for us, and all the world to be
Oh…. Touching hearts – Oh…. Spreading Light – Oh… set the Spirit free!
LITTLE DARLING 1996
In the morning when you rise open up your weary eyes. Let this bright and sunny day carry all your blues away.Oh little darling don't you cry. I will sing you a lullaby.You're too young to feel so old. Hold onto your precious soul.And I will sing you this song. It's for you, why don't you sing along.
Open up your weary eyes. Little darling don't you cry.Together you and I will sing your blues away.Open up your weary eyes. Little darling don't you cry. Together you and I will sing your blues away.
MY LITTLE BIRD 1997
I actually wrote the first line of this song while sitting on a plane! The tune and first sentence just popped into my head. I jotted it down not to lose it then quickly forgot about it. Sometime later, who knows when, I found that piece of paper and finished the song. I think it’s about freedom.
If I would set you free would you fly away? Would you come back to me? My little bird my little one.If I would let you be would you spread your wings? Illuminating me . My little bird, my little one. Time seems forever and Life seems eternal. With you. I am free; radiantly, radiantly! Sail with the wind. Take flight exquisitely. Rejoice in the moment. Luxuriously! Luxuriously!Love full of wonder. To fly high above. This time it's forever. Passionately! Passionately! FREE!
MY OH MY 2001
My oh my oh my… } x4 See the warlords fly. My, oh my, oh my. Up there in the sky. My, oh my, oh my. Hear a thunderous sound. My, oh my, oh my. Crashing to the ground. My, oh my, oh my. Running from the sight. My, oh my, oh my. Running in the night. My, oh my, oh my.Loved ones left behind. My, oh my, oh my. Does anybody mind? My, oh my, oh my. In the darkness of the night, My, oh my, oh my. I can see a Light! My, oh my, oh my. Even in the spring. My, oh my, oh my.The songbird still will sing. My, oh my, oh my. ‘Neath Divine protective wing. My, oh my, oh my. We’ll gather here to sing. My, oh my, oh my.
MY SWEET LAND 1982 CD: Time Passes By, Track 5
Another original first. The vision: A little house by a stream with lots of beautiful green hills. I sit at the doorstep with the "child within". My man is canoeing down the stream. Peace and tranquility abound.
See the hillside over yonder. There's my baby over there.At his doorstep he is singing a lullaby.
And the child that sleeps within me. Nestles peaceful in his soul. In my dreams I catch a glimpse as I cast a sigh.
And we are sailing on a river leading hopes and dreams afar. In my life I've had a million.
Still I close my eyes to dream up more. Through the mountains and the hillsides of my sweet land.
For the moment I have rested, I can hear him singing gently.Over yonder on the hillside I send my gaze...
OH TO BE 1985
Oh to be near the sea again. My windswept hair colored with specks of golden sand.I watch the gulls sing songs to their prey over seemingly silent waters.I am lost... drifting. Yielding further into depths of greens and blues.An orange sky sheds it's light on undiscovered hidden paths. She calls, "All is well. Be thee well. All is well. Be thee well."I am lost... drifting. Yielding further into depths of greens and blues.An orange sky sheds it's light on undiscovered hidden paths. Oh to be near the sea again. My watered eyes see clearly to eternity.Where freedom lies beyond. Where we can fly beyond.Where we can rise beyond another day...
PACKINGTON'S POUNDThis is a beautiful piece from the Renaissance (1450-1599) . I just like playing it.
PIERROT 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 6
Oh - on a lonely night. The moon is in the sky and you're looking aboutCan you touch the light as you reach up. Climbing on a moonbeam - you fly awayTo worlds up above - Floating on a cloud on high. The winds whisk you away.
Shedding just one tear - on your ownWait - are you listening?You can hear the sound of someone who caresShowing you the way as the raven flies. Traveling down your path - following your senses, you seeThe lines are never drawn - and time is endless. Calling you from afar
Shedding just one tear; Coming homeSay - have you ever tried. Searching for your heart - reaching withinSpreading out your wings as the eagle soars. Climbing higher heights
To the edge of the world. You call out your name - standing on the peakA voice calls you back - shedding just one tear; Coming home
RISE UP SINGING 1997Myspace
You never know where your inspiration is going to come from. The interesting thing about this song is that the inspiration came from the title of a songbook that was sitting on my shelf. I was simply sitting in that still and quiet moment with guitar and pen in hand. I must have glanced over to my book shelf and noticed the songbook there. Next thing I knew I was writing a song! It ended up to be a bit of a protest song. My favorite verse is the last verse, “Stand up, make yourself known. We all make a difference. One by one we are changing. Together we’ll see the dawning of a new age.” This verse truly expresses my hope for a better world.
Sunshine shining down. Moonlight lighting the way.Hand in hand, we are walking. Talking about the dawning of a new day.Children play in the playground. Mom's and dad's shoot the breeze.Arm in arm, we are sitting. Talking about the dawning of a new day.Open your eyes. Awaken your soul and rise up singing!You and I will welcome the peace we are bringing. Rise up singing!Stand up, make yourself known. We all make a difference!One by one we are changing. Together we'll see the dawning of a new day.
7 – 4 – High 2001 Myspace
Sometimes I write down the words then sing the songs. They are visions or guidelines or something. Sometimes I just have no idea what my songs are about, or what they are trying to tell me. This is one of them. All I can say is that most of the lyric is clear. This song is about life, loving and living. The part I don’t get is what does “7-4-High” mean? If you have any clues, please tell me!
Watching – which way does the wind blow? ] x2
Which way does the wind blow? Which way does the wind blow? ] x4Waiting – to know what we will all know ] x2What we know we’ll all know – what we know we’ll all know ] x4Take time to live life; Give love for free! Believe in you, believe in me!Reach out – Love is all around us! ] x2
Love is all around us – Love is all around us! ] x4Rejoice! Let your loving light shine ] x2Let your loving light shine – let your loving light shine ] x4 Take time to live life; Give love for free! Believe in you, believe in me!7 – 4 - High!
SHADES OF LIGHT 1981 Lyric: Ann R.S. Limor Music: inspired by Victor AzusWatching the changes your eyes will show. Feeling that I believe in you. Swiftly we sail on through.Winter. The cooling winds they speak to you. Love brings a warmth we can share. Often we seek those who'll care.Gone are the days when shadows fooled; Covered our lives.Leading me calmly through shades of light. Come take my hand down the way. You've shown your heart, I'll show mine.
SHE 1994 In a field where rivers flow. There's a fire all a-glow. There walks a woman all alone.In her dreams and in her heart. There's a place, it's just a start. She is longing just to be homeShe is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me… She is fair and she is light. Inner vision is her sight. She is proud of all she can be. Walking straight and walking tall. She will never ever fall. She's a woman and she is free! She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me… Awake oh North and then come South. Who is she that looks out, like the dawn and fair as the moon? Of the East and of the West. She is different from the rest. She harbors peace in her womb. She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me…
SILVER STREAK 1984Silver Streak gateway to mystery. What lies there on the other side?Silver Streak beauty surrounding you. Pathways to who knows where …Look behind you there’s a Light. Shining brightly in the nightTaking you here, taking you there. Showing you the way …Silver Streak You are my destiny. Mystical line of SightSilver Streak follow you endlessly; Endlessly, endlessly in the Light!
SOUL SOLITARY 2001 Myspace
Wow. This is a song. It expresses extreme loneliness. I had made a home and a life in beautiful rural New Hampshire where each season brings with it scenes of awesome natural beauty. In winter the snows cover vast expanses of land with pure and natural whiteness; in the spring the flowers come out to usher in beautiful summer days. The fall foliage never fails to show off the splendor of God’s awesome creation. Yet, even with all that, without love and without friendship, all I could see and feel was solitude and loneliness. My life felt like a stark desert. Sometimes my life as a musician feels like this. You wonder when you will ever touch someone’s heart with your melodies or lyric. You wonder if anyone will ever notice you, your songs, and your life’s work.
In the midst of the lush summer green, and the golden brown orange of fall.I am but just one single soul. I am here in a desert.Extending my hand as I turn. Gazing in every direction.I’m lost in a strong gust of wind and I’m covered in dust. Yet I feel I’ve been touched by the ALL. A presence in me I can feel.I call You to break down the walls. Please give me Your hand.Break me loose from this sleepy haze. Enveloped complete so am I.Standing alone in the dust. I hear no one answer. Why must I stand here alone? Why must I touch no one? Why must I remain a soul solitary? Humbled before You I kneel. So scattered. I hang my head.In silence I pray You will hear this prayer of the numb.For love surely I’m worthy still, of standing alone never more.I’m wanton of Your guiding hand; for strength and for courage.Why must I stand here alone? Why must I touch no one? Why must I remain a soul solitary
SOUTHBOUND TRAIN 2000I’m moving on from that man. I’m moving on because I can.Don’t want to stick around in this town no more. I’m moving on from that man.Now that the morning’s come, I’ll pack my bags and go.It won’t take much time, and I’ll be gone you know.I’m heading in a new direction. My feet are walking step by step by step…I’m gathering momentum, I’m on my way….Riding that Southbound train. In and out of rough terrain.I’m riding that Southbound train. In and out of the rain…The air is fresh and crisp. It’s the changing of the season.Winter’s coming on, and that’s the reason thatI can’t stick around. I got the urge to go, you know.It’s time for moving on, I just got to go (you know). Oh babe, I’m moving on. Never meant to cause you any harm.In my mind, in my heart we’re still the same, but for now… (I) gotta catch that train!Now I’m sipping down my coffee here in this quaint caféI got lots of time…it’s just the breaking of the day.Maybe I’ll be wanting to come back home again.Anyway, but for now, I’m still my own best friend!
STAY ALIVE (Song to a Dying Goldfish) 1997 Stay alive. Open eyed. Stay alive. Hold your head up highYou survive if you try; You survive if you wonder whyThere’s no need to be so blue. ‘Cause I’m calling out to youIt’s the best that we can do to stay alive!Songs are sung for the ones. Songs are sung underneath the sunFor someone old or young. For someone – coming to the end or just begun There’s no need to be so blue. ‘Cause I’m calling out to youIt’s the best that we can do to stay alive!You can live if you give. You can live; Open up your heart and forgive!
STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING 1997 Poem by Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village thoughHe will not see me stopping here to watch his woods fill up with snowMy little horse must think it queer to stop without a farmhouse nearBetween the woods and frozen lake the darkest evening of the yearHe gives his harness bells a shake to ask if there is some mistakeThe only other sound's the sweep of easy wind and downy flakeThe(se) woods are lovely, dark and deep but I have promises to keepAnd miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep
STRAIGHT IN THE EYE 1997CD; Time Passes By, Track 4
The world is evil, a cold and ugly place.... if you see it that way.
There's a world full of lies if that's what you see, If that's all you beThere's a world full of lies if that's all you feel If that's what is real for youThere's a world that is battered and tattered and shatteredWhere evil is lurking and waiting to pounceIf that's all you see - if that's all you be; If that's what you feel.... is realThere's a world that is crumbling down to the ground. Just look aroundThere's a darkness that lingers if you want to loseIf that's what you choose to see - instead of freeLook it straight in the eye; see it all there. Straight in the eyeThere's a world full of lies if that's what you see. If that's all you beThere's a world full of lies if that's all you feel; if that's what is real for youThere's a world that is crumbling down to the groundJust look around - There's a darkness that lingers if you want to lose If that's what you choose to see - instead of free Look it straight in the eye; see it all there. Straight in the eye
SWEETHEART 1997 You will always be my one and only sweetheartJust a little taste of you is all I need to make me smileI can only thank the good lord that you're here with me forever & everYou will always be my one and only sweetheartYou will always be my one and only sweetheartThere could never be another one like you in my worldI can only thank the good lord that you're here with me forever & everYou will always be my one and only sweetheartI love you.. . With all of my heart, with all of my soulYou will always be my one and only sweetheart
THE GIFT 1997 ** AACI Songwriting Competition Winner
Empty space and empty time - lead to rhythm and to rhymeWhen all I've got and all that's mine - I give to you - the giftIn turning over all the pages - all the days that one engagesAll the wisdom of the ages - I give to you - the giftWhere one can gather all the dreams - Of how it is and how it seemsAnd question, still, what it all means - This is for you - the giftSit humbly now as we grow old - collecting stories to be toldWe dare to be forever bold - we give to you - the giftWhen on that day, when in the end - When death is waiting 'round the bendIt is in love we leave, my friend - We leave to you - the gift
THE LAND 1998 The land's called Palestine. Hear it sing! My land's called Palestine. Hear it sing!Hear the sound and the fury in Palestine. Hear it sing! The land's called Palestine. Hear it sing!The land's called Israel. Hear it sing! My land's called Israel. Hear it sing!Hear the sound and the fury in Israel. Hear it sing! The land's called Israel. Hear it sing! Our land is Israel. Hear it sing! Our land is Palestine. Hear it sing!Hear the sound and the fury // Hear it sing! Our lives, our hearts, our cries... Hear us sing! Oh...Shed a tear in Israel. Hear it sing! Shed a tear in Palestine. Hear it sing!Will Peace come? Hear it sing! Peace will come. Hear it sing! ] x3
THIEF OF THE DAY 1985 The thief of the day took my soul away. And then stole my heart with the sweetest remark.I didn't know better, I was young in the world. To a bond built on trust I was easily lured.It took me some time to realize the game. How you used me and others to acquire your fame. Hiding beneath a mask of honesty. How entangled I became before I was freed.Well I played the martyr all for your sake. A friend just in theory of me did you make.In trying to win I lost just the same. You see that I really have nothing to gain.You're a thief of the day because I keep the night. Wrestling with morals and wondering what's right. My patience grows weary, I try to stay calm. Even though I've been fooled by your innocent charm.And I wish you to hell and I wish you'd find peace. And I wish you'd be true to your painless beliefs. I might have been chosen to show you the way. But I doubt you'll give up being thief of the day.
THIS JOURNEY OF YOU 2001
If you’ve ever been in love, or had a mad uncontrollable crush on someone, you will totally understand this song. It’s about love. No, it’s really about loving. I was hopelessly in love, or at least infatuated when I wrote this song. Love most definitely can make you crazy. I was crazy in love even with all its ups and downs. I was there. Unfortunately he wasn’t. But I got a good song out of it and that’s all good!
I never meant to bring you down. I didn’t mean to bring you down, my friendI never meant to bring you down – down, down, down…. (You know) I just like hanging around ya. I just like hanging around ya, my friendI just like hanging around – I like hanging around, around, around…. Ya!Knowing you is like the Great Adventure. I never know what to expect, no noKnowing you is like the Great Adventure, Don’t know what to expect. Never know what comes next. Never – never – never – never know! (I’ve) been losing my way on this journey. Been losing my way but I’m happy to stayI’ve been losing my way on the journey…This journey of you!! (love) ….My friend(I’ll bet you) didn’t know that you live inside me; Been living inside me for so long nowI’ll bet you didn’t know that you live inside, inside, inside, inside…… meI never know what I’m doing here. It’s never ever really been clear, my friendI never know what I’m doing here. Never, never, never know – I never ever knowI never know what I’m doing here. I don’t know why I’m hanging around yaI never know what I’m doing here. Never know what I’m doin,Never know what I’m doing, WHAT AM I DOING HERE?????? Now let’s walk – let’s talk – now let’s not make a sound, no no… } x4
THREE SEPTEMBERS 2001Three Septembers – I have known you. Three Septembers – I have loved youG-d is watching, watching over. G-d is watching us. G-d is watching, watching over us!Leaves are turning Autumn colors. We are facing one another, oh -Winds are calling in September. Winds are calling us. Winds are calling , I hear their song Three Septembers - many lifetimes. Three Septembers. I kiss your eyesI kiss your eyes; I kiss your eyes; I kiss your eyes
TIME PASSES BY 1999 CD; Time Passes By, Track 1
Time passes by. Time passes by, my friend. You, you and I, go on living. Oh yeah…Life is a song. Life is a song, my friend. Time passes by as we’re singing. Oh yeah…Take a risk. Dare to fly. We can do it if we try. We are here. We are now. Anywhere. Anyhow. Time passes by, my friendReach for a star. Reach for a star, my friend. Light shines on those who are living.
TRAIN 2001Train is running down the track. Gonna catch it ‘round the back, Oh yeah… Ride that train!Heart is thumping off the beat. I am running down the street, Oh yeah… Ride that train!Train. Number 9. Right on time. Down the line. Gonna ride… Ride that train! You are playing hard to get. Without even one regret, Oh yeah… Ride that train! In your mind fixin’ to die. Ride the big one in the sky, Oh yeah… Ride that train! Train. Number 9. Right on time. Down the line. Gonna ride… Ride that train! Get to heaven ‘fore I do. Take along the whole darn crew, Oh yeah… Ride that train!Call my name but I ain’t listenin’. By yourself you’ll do the christening, Yeah… Ride that train.
TRUE LOVE 1999 I don’t want your love.] x3 If it’s not trueI don’t want you] x3 If you’re not trueTake my hand, look me in the eye. Tell me you love me – do or die. Shout it out – the world to hear. Hold me closer - - without fear …Make a stand. Be a man. Make a stand and be true.Dare to love. Dare to love out loud. Dare to love true love…
THE VIEW FROM THE RIVER 2000 The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2In the morning, in the evening – you can look up, you can look downThe view from the river is much different than the land }x 2Stay on the surface or go even deeper; You can stay on the surface, you can go even deeperThe view from the river is much different than the land }x 2You can swim or tread on water. It’s your decision, you can decide.The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2One little step, another little step. A few more will get you there … Where you want to go. The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2A floating island – the deep blue sky } x4 And every ending is a new beginning
WALKING (Through a Memory) 1999I’m walking though a memory. I’m walking as the wind blows through my hairOh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me fly…I’m sailing through a memory. I’m sailing as the wind blows through my hairOh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me …It’s a fantasy – what we pretend to be. It’s a fantasy – Oh…It’s a fantasy – what we pretend to be. It’s a fantasy… Carry me …I’m spiraling through a memory. I’m spiraling as the wind blows through my hair. Oh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me …
WATERSIDE 1982 I went down to the waterside checking out my soulI say, babe, every way that you gotta fly You gotta keep the faith you knowEverybody’s got a dream - - they gotta let on go Babe, find your way - - to the place you know is homeScattered thoughts help me free my mind, I feel my life unfoldI say lay me down on your Holy ground - -There ain’t no better way I’m told
WHENEVER YOU'RE YOU 1997CD; Time Passes By, Track 7Take life one day at a time now - take it nice and slowTake time to look all around you got everywhere to goSee the greens, the blues and the yellows jumping out at youLight, heavy, easy or mellow - anything will doWhenever you're you; whenever you're youLoud thunder, bright bolts of lightning - wonders of the worldStars shining, white moon a-rising - every boy and girlGaze fondly, reach for each other - embracing gentle windsBe there for now and forever - hear the heavens singWhenever you're you; whenever you're youTake flight, go where your wings do fly. Stay low or climb to a higher highReach out, follow your heart - expand. Near or far, wherever yu land it's grandWhenever you're you; whenever you're youGolden sun, rainbow colored skies surround you as you goMove forward eyes open wide, you've nothing to do but growEach day is your very first birth-day, celebrate it with easeLive life with each loving moment - happy, full and freeWhenever you're you; whenever you're you
WHERE I'M BOUND 1997CD; Time Passes By, Track 10
Tom Paxton wrote a beautiful song saying "I can't help but wonder where I'm bound".
This song seems to know where I'm bound and I'm ready to go there.
I am not afraid when life turns me around, I am not afraid.I am not afraid of the sight and the sound, I am not afraid
I embrace a heavenly face. A simple smile; Almighty Grace.
I forgive. I wanna live. I can love. L-rd I can give.And I can't help but go to where I'm bound, where I'm bound. Traveling on to where I'm bound.
I am not alone in the circle of life, I am not alone.I am not alone in my struggle and strife, I am not alone
WHISPER BY THE SEA 1982 (English lyric 2000) Myspace
This was the first song that I ever "caught". It came to me complete and in Hebrew. I barely knew Hebrew but there it was. I wrote it down, had the Hebrew checked. It was good. Twenty years later I finally had an English version. This version is in Hebrew. You are by the sea standing on the shoreline, looking out towards the horizon. Gulls circle around. You're deep in thought - in your own space. You are searching, thinking that the answers are here by the sea. You depart leaving the secrets behind.
Migrant gulls Speckle the shoreline and you… are thereThe waves, they come and they go – and you…are thereThinking, thoughts of the day – you want to run… run away The wind, whispers a message that you don’t hear Clouds, changing their faces and you…departWhile the sea shelters her secrets as you turn away. As you turn away
WINDSONG 1996 Just a whisper - It need not raise its voice; Just a whisper - I need not raise my voiceBut to listen with my heart and to hear the song of the windThe whisper… The Love that is everywhereDesert wind; Strong voice of the sands. The voice of the desert is strengthThe winds are strong. The voice is clear. Listen... (heya); Listen... (heya); Listen… (heya)Inside there is Love. G-d is Love. We are G-d. We are Love.Inside there is peace. Find it... Find it. It is here with you. With us. You need not go far. It is you. It is you. It is you…Listen... Be love.... Listen....Live Love.... Listen....Give Love....
YOU DON'T KNOW 1998CD: Time Passes By, Track 9
Drifting - where do I want to go from here? Sailing - setting my course for anywhere.
You don't know where I've been, you don't know what I've seenYou don't know of the light or of the dark;
You don't know how I feel, you don't know what is realYou don't know of a longing in my heart to set forth and go; Set forth and go .....
Floating - riding the waves of endless time. Moving - over a whisper and a signAnother time, another place. Another rhyme, another face
This is the way I want to go. This is the place I want to knowAnother mountain yet to climb. Another passageway to findThis is the time to get away.
This is the time, it is today! To set forth and go …} x4
Resting - pondering thoughts as they arise. Gazing - the white of the light shines in my eyes
You don't know where I've been, you don't know what I've seenYou don't know of the light or of the dark;
You don't know how I feel, you don't know what is realYou don't know of a longing in my heart to set forth and go; Set forth and go …
Guest Musicians:
VGM: Vocals, harmonies, guitar, percussion
Bruce Burger (aka RebbeSoul): Lead guitars
Tofa'ah: Musical Arrangements, vocals & instrumentation
Mikial Robertson: Bass, Lead guitars, percussion
Jason Paul: Bass
Andre Dumont: Drums
Production:
Jim McLure: Betsy's Folly Studio
Mikial Robertson: Mikro Studio
Chris DelRossi: The Cat's Room
- Isabella Stewart Gardner; Art Collector
ASHREI (Psalm 128) 1982 Hinay Ma Tov; Track 4; Arrangement & Production: Tofa’ah
Happy are those who revere the L-rd, Who walk in His ways.Ashrei kol yiray Ha-Shem } x4 Ha-holekh b’dra-khav } x2
BABYLON (Al Naharot Bavel)
One of the Hebrew psalms (137). Exiled from their land, they are taunted by their captives: "Sing to us. Sing to us your sacred songs." The weep, "But how can we sing our sacred songs on foreign soil?"
BEFORE MOUNTAINS (B’terem Harim Yuladu)
This is another beautiful ancient Hebrew Psalm (90). Before the mountains were born, before You set forth the earth and the inhabited land; from world to world You are....HaShem
BELONG c 2002
The inspiration for this song came from crickets. We had a chameleon at the time. In order to keep it alive we had to feed it live crickets. The house became a cricket sanctuary. At first the chirping was unbearable. But I soon got used to the sounds and came to enjoy sitting in the house listening to the crickets singing their songs. It made me feel very warm, cozy and at home. “Belong” was born out of the feelings of comfort that I got from the songs of the crickets!
Now the sun is rising in the East – ever slowly I arise
From a peaceful slumber I have ceased – the daylight greets my eyes
In the quiet of the early morn – birds sing their early morning song
Catching moments just as they are born – yes, this is where I belong
And the wind whispers softly in my ear – telling stories only I can hear
In these precious moments everything just seems so clear
Yes, this is where I belong – yes, this is where I belong
Now the sun is setting in the West – the sky is turning deeper shades of blue
From the hustle bustle I can rest – and sing this loving song to you
And the wind whispers softly in my ear – telling stories only I can hear
In these precious moments everything just seems so clear
Yes, this is where I belong – yes, this is where I belong
Crickets chirping softly everywhere – oh how I love their song
I breathe the sweetness of the evening air – yes, this is where I belong
And the wind whispers softly in my ear – telling stories only I can hear
In these precious moments everything just seems so clear
Yes, this is where I belong – yes, this is where I belong
Yes, this is where I belong – yes, this is where I belong
BETTER TIMES 1997
I fell in love with a man I barely did know. He said he'd love me and that he would never go
We had two children and as they began to grow he went away - leaving me just so
As my life was changing voices I did hear. Telling me to look ahead, then angels did appear
Guiding me along the way, warding off the fears. Just hang loose 'cause better times are here
Better times - - better times are here; Just hang loose 'cause better times are here
Now I'm sitting pretty, a woman tried and true. Ain't got time for weariness, ain't got no time for blues
Living life's surprises, always trying something new. Hanging loose -- loving me and loving you
BLUE 1999
Blue, I pine for you. Here alone as I sit
You were a dream come true only for a while.
I still love you
Please, please me. Only for now hold me. Only for now please me …
Blue, I pine for you. Here alone as I sit.
Whoa … I am blue.
THE BOY IN THE DREAM 1997
There in a dream I saw him coming. Reaching his hand out to mine
As we sat I heard him saying, "I'll make you well, I'll make you fine."
When I awoke I was smiling. Who could that dreamboy ever be?
Days went by and all the while, my heart did yearn, my heart did see.
Dreaming. Heaven above. This world keeps on turning; spinning out Love.
Then we met one day in passing. Sweetly humbled by the sight.
In my heart our souls were dancing - All through the day, all through the night.
Our hearts keep on beating. In rhythm and in rhyme.
Our souls keep on meeting. Forever, for all time.
BRAVE SOLDIERS 1999
One day she said to him, “Go forth and walk like a man.”“Live life as best you can, go forth,” she said to him, “walk like a man!”
One day he said to her, “I’ll make you proud.” “I’ll be the best I can be,” - he said to her, “I’ll make you proud!”
They held hands. They walked the land. Promises they made to keep.
Brave soldiers, women and men. Being the best they can be…
Take heed - when the time comes. We all must rise to the call.
Standing straight, standing tall. Being the best we can be.
Go forth – walk like a man. Live life as best you can.
Brave soldiers, women and men. Be proud being the best you can be!
BURIED TREASURE 1985
Love as a flower grows. My love as the wind she blows. Steady, right on course she goes. Forsaken wantonly.
He sails the open seas. Sailing, sailing endlessly. Enticing his curiosity. Treasures lie within.
Time, like a field of spies falls short on his eyes and his heartfelt cries…
Love as a willow weeps. My love he forever keeps.Sailing, sailing oceans deep. Forsaken wantonly.
Time, like a field of spies falls short on his eyes and his heartfelt cries…
Sail, sail away my love; Search, search (for) my love; Save, save my love; Guard, guide my love.
THE COLOR OF MUSIC 1985
Me and my guitar, sit at home every night and every day - Making music when no—one is in the way - Just me and my guitar
In the quiet of the night, silent voices softly whisper in your earIf you listen you can hear them everywhere - In the quiet of the night
And when you want to fly away - and seek out the freedom of another day
Let the music swirl all around you - and sing you to a place all your own
Meditating on a mood - your body swings and sways upon a tuneA flower blossoms in the middle of the room - You’re captivated in a hue
DEJA VU 1997
The first time I performed this song was in Jerusalem. An audience member approached me after the show and asked me what it was about. I actually didn't know what to say. I'd never been approached about my lyrics before. It threw me. I thought singing the songs was all I had to do. I learned that night that there's more to songs than just singing them. So what's it about? Love, of course. Meeting up again with one you've loved. In fact, I love singing this song a lot!
Isn't this what we've said before - in these very words? Isn't this where we've stood before - isn't this absurd?Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Didn't I take your hand before - didn't you take mine? Didn't we walk this way before - once upon a time? Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Could it have been we've met before - some kind of deja vu? Could it have been we've loved before - tried and almost true?
Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Here we are born again - here I am singing out to you. Singing our song again - here I am singing it with you. Deja vu......
DIALOG 1994 ** AACI Songwriting Competition Winner
Tell me where are you going and where have you been. Are you living outside - are you living within You were talking of losing when I wanted to win. Are we at the beginning or nearing the end What was that you were saying - I was not listening. You were living outside - I was living within We're always too busy with too many things. Think of us as beginning as we're nearing the endYou were asking a question at a quarter to nine. Spinning off your misgivings needing to unwind I was not undertaking a mission in mind. Messages you were sending looking for a sign Revealing a memory - you try to hold on. To a magical moment - the heart of a song. Suppressing emotions you think it's all wrong . In the heat of a moment the passion is gone.
In the middle of nowhere feeling very alone. Something's pushing me onward - I'm starting to run In the darkness I see you - you're bright as the sun. Reaching out to a future we've only begun What was that you were asking - What did you want to know. You're moving too quickly - I'm taking it slow 'Round the corner waiting - above and below. Taking us on a journey just where we want to goWondering is it over and wanting to laugh. We were part of a whole now we're left with a half All the pieces have broken - a golden calf .Nothing really is certain - not a rod, nor a staff Leading me onward - I'm longing to go. But you're pulling me back against the flow Don't ever give up - don't ever forego. In love there is wisdom - we're longing to know
DIDN'T WE 1998
Vows… commitments…. Two people vow to stay together for better or for worse. How many of us have actually accomplished that? I sang this song one year at the Milford Pumpkin Festival in New Hampshire. At the end of the set a woman approached me. She told me that this song really reached her. She felt I was singing about her life. It was nice to know that my song had reached someone.
Didn't we say a long time ago life was meant for living? Didn't we say a long time ago life would be forgiving?
Didn't we say the night would fall and we would be one and for all? Didn't we say when morning came that we would still be one and the same?
Oh -- Didn't we? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh oh..... } x2
Didn't we say when all was said & done that you would still be the only one? Didn't we say when all had passed that you and I would make it last
Forever? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh, oh...
Didn't we stand and take our vows, said we would make it through somehow?Didn't we love long and deep and swear our love was meant to keep? Oh...Forever? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh, oh....
DOWN BLUES 1981 Sample on YouTube: Rahel & Rootes
There I was… alone, feeling sorry for myself, feeling down. My hope was that someone somewhere would somehow find me and take me out of my blues. I was waiting for a “Prince Charming” to sweep me off my feet to make my life complete. Reality check please? In real life we have to learn to love ourselves before any “Prince Charming” is going to even look at us. I’ve since learned to “take my time for living. Soul searching is where it’s at.” I’m riding it through.
Have you ever felt down – I mean really down - When you’re looking for a soul all around to save you
When you realize heaven’s up there in the skies - What the hell keeps you going – gives you power to survive?
I’ve been meditating – doing up some calculations - What it is that I’m looking for might be right outside my door
Ooh baby, you could be such a fancy lady - Wearing a face to a meeting place that takes you right out of these blues
Taking my time (for) living – trying to be forgiving - Soul searching is where it’s at – you’re gonna ride it through
Spending my nights going through my life with a headache full of dreams - Living in bliss sitting motionless thinking through what it all means
Wasting my time on the empty lines that I’m hearing everyday - Aah, it may take me all night just to chase these blues away
ETERNAL FORMS OF LIGHT 1982 Rosh HaShanah
Searching everyday for the meaning of a life. In a world that sees no mercy. Every soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
Looking inward free, realize unyielding force. In a world that sees no mercyWhere a soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
Days of awe. Days of praise. Deeds of valor . Deeds of evil (x2) PRAY!
Tendencies to sway, tempting you to play for time - In a world that sees no mercy - Still a soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
FANTASIES 1994
Living everyday, we struggle in this world We’re living in fantasies and dreaming Of a world we can live in sheltered from Realities of a world that’s struggling To believe that fantasies could become realities In my lifetime I have seen life goes on everyday Until death comes beckoning and we go on struggling In a world of fantasies sheltered from realities Just one life can change our world into a dream And we can be a fantasy Living everyday struggling in this world We’re living with promises, fantasies, make believe We’re sharing realities of a world we all live in Believing that just one life can change our world Of fantasies to realities
FIRE IN THE FOREST 1984 CD: Hinay Ma Tov; Track 5; Arranged & Produced by Tofa’ah
This beautiful song came to me complete. The lyric has double and triple meaning. Very Kabbalistic. A tribute to Rebbe Nachman of Breslov z"l.
There is a forest far away from here - There sits a weary man tending his treasures of wrinkles and minding his wares
Blessings and prayers, he sings to the Lord. Thickets of life in the pockets of time. There's a fire in the forest
In the heart of illusion burns a steady flame Glowing in the darkness; Questioning life of the here and there. Guarding the answers
Seekers of light yearning for wisdom. Thickets of life in the pockets of time. There's a fire in the forest
Sing to the heavens. Reach for a shining star. Covet the secrets of ageless wanderings. Blessings and prayers.
Seekers of light sing to the Lord. Thickets of life in the pockets of time. There's a fire in the forest
GIVER OF THE LAW 1999CD: Time Passes By; Hinay Ma Tov, Track 7 (Revised)
From my window, from my window – I can see out in the darknessIn the darkness, in the darkness – I can see there in the shadow
In the shadow, in the shadow – There’s a fire all a-glowAll a-glow, all a-glow – See the light shine from above; From my window…
See the light shine, see the light shine – From a bush set a - fire Set a - fire, set a - fire – Hear the voice resound like thunder
Hear the thunder, hear the thunder – From the top of a high mountain From a mountain, from a mountain – Comes the giver of the law;
See the light shine…Here is the god of the people – here is the law of the land
Here is the union of Heaven and earth – here is the dawning of Man Here there is Soul, there is Spirit – Here there is Love of the One
Here there is Holy communion – here is what we must become
One people after a fall – One people hearing the call - One people seeing it all – Standing completely in awe
One people … One G-d - One people loving One G-dOne people …. One G-d - One people loving One G-d
Ain Sof - LaNetzakh - Ohr HaRuach
G*D BLESS THE AMERICAN 2001
Aren’t we just grand with our great big war machine? We’re united as we stand. Our aim on our target has never been so clean!
Yeah, aren’t we so fine with a direct hit every time. Hear us say… “Bombs away!”
Hats off. Salute the flag. Thumbs up to a job well done.You bad guys pack your bags. Get ready ‘cause here we come!
We’re putting on our greens. We’re the best you’ve ever seen! We’re powerful, we’re strong, we’re one. G-d bless the American!
Aren’t we so proud of our gallant chivalry? We’re rallying out loud, “Destruction and death to our enemy!”
Yeah, aren’t we just it! No, we don’t take no shit! Hear us say, “Bombs away!”
Aren’t we so just in this land of the free and the home of the brave? Defending honor now we must. We are heroes sending children to their grave.
We are fighting for our rights. We will fight with all our might!Hear us say, “Bombs away!”
HEAVEN 1997
I went to heaven and came back; Oh, what a sight!Guardian angels donning halos; Laughing with delight.
Dancing gaily in a circle, glistening in the nightSweetly singing, gently spinning; Messengers of Light! Oh - - - - - - I went to heaven! } x2
Dancing angels, happy angels, Tell me how it's so.Deep inside I yearn for loving, Show me how to know.
Oh dance for me and sing for me. While I'm still below. I looked up and saw the light quiver to and fro. Oh -- I went to heaven! } x2
In the changing of the seasons we're not wrong or right.In a fog or in a clearing; Try, though, as we might.
All around us angels playing. Keep us in their sight.Laughing, singing, dancing, spinning; Messengers of Light. Oh -- I went to heaven! } x4
HEY LOVE (I am) 1997 CD: Time Passes By, Track 3
Hey Love, I'm dancing. Hey Love , I can. Hey Love , I'm smiling. Hey Love , I am
Hey Love - I'm singing. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm laughing. Hey Love - I am Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
Hey Love - I'm touching. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm healing. Hey Love - I am Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
Hey Love - I am.......Hey Love - I'm feeling. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm just being. Hey Love - I am
Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
HOME 2000In the morning when the sun shines; You are calling me to You Sometimes I listen, sometimes I hear You. How I want to be near You … feel You near …You are calling me home ] x4In the moonlight as I gaze; You are calling me to YouNow I hear You, now I listen. I feel You near me. I feel You here. You are near …You are calling me home ] x4
I AM THE ONE 1985I am the one that you had waited for. I am the one that you wanted to care for.I am the one that you had hoped to love forever. I am the one who's left you standing on your own.The day we met you said you loved me so. I told you, "No, it's just plain infatuation."But you held me close enough that I nearly stopped from breathing.Then I caught my breath and said, "Let's sit and drink a few."Now it's too long playing hearts trying for a win.And it's too long just wondering how did it all begin.Take a hold of yourself now it never is too late to change your mind and start again.Where do we go when love has gone away? Do we just turn around and face a new direction?Don't hold your breath and wait until you find what you've been looking for.Just take your time and have another drink or two.
I CANNOT WALK AWAY 2000I must have loved you once. A love so deep, so true.Your presence now is more than I can bear.My heart cannot be still while I am by your side. And I cannot walk away from you.I want to run away. Take back the night and the day.But you are still here with me... You are still here with me...And I cannot walk away from you. From you... No, I cannot walk away from you....You are the one I love. My heart it cannot lie. Will this affliction ever find release?Caring as we do. Love must find a way. For I cannot walk away from you.I want to run away. Take back the night and the day.But you are still here with me... You are still here with me...And I cannot walk away from you. From you... No, I cannot walk away from you....
I’LL SAY A PRAYER 2000Jason (Bassist- Rootes): There’s something about this song. We don’t play it very often, but when we do, and its just right, I get goose bumps. VGM: I agree. It’s a really special song. It’s about physical and spiritual love all at the same time.
Say it again so I can hear You. Say it again so I can understand
You are my special Love. You are from Heaven above …I close my eyes – I hear Your whisper. At sunrise – I feel You close to meYou are my special Love. You are from Heaven aboveTake me in Your arms; Hold me close, hold me closerWrap me in your Light; I’ll say a prayer …Your Love will make us whole. Keep us strong, make us strongerIn all ways … For always …
IN MY MIND 1999In my mind I’ll always love you. In my mind I always will.In my mind you are my darling. In my mind I love you still.Hold my hand and hold me closer. Love me tender through the night.Lay your head upon my shoulder. In my mind you make it right.Oh my dear how do I love you underneath the stars above.Our love shines just like the night moon. Cooing softly like the dove.
IT ISN'T FAIR 1997
It isn't fair feeling all alone and so downIt isn't fair when the world seems to crumble to pieces on the groundDry your eyes, look at me, I am here for you. Listening, and loving youYou're not alone; hold me dearIt isn't fair growing up in a world that feels so coldIt isn't fair when a heart so young feels so old
IT WON’T BE ME 2000After all we’ve said and done, after all that we’ve been through; I will never be someone to youI am not the one you’d call when you’re looking for a friend to seeNo, I’m not the one with whom you’d want to be
After all is said and done I will never be the one that you want to see
After all is said and done I will never be the one; oh no it won’t be meTears are falling from my eyes, all I do is sit and cry for you; I will never be someone to youI am yearning for the touch of someone who’ll care for only meI am not the one with whom you’d want to be
IT'S ALWAYS LOVE 1997Take me back, take me back, to the place where we once lovedTake me back, take me back to the place; heaven aboveIt's always love, it's always love - it's always love, it's always loveJust one time, just one time - one more time to live what's been lostJust one time, just one time - one more time, no matter the When I'm happy it's with you. You tell me stories when I'm blueYou keep me laughing the whole day through
JUST A COUNTRY SONG 1998 Well, I went to the country just to breathe some of that fresh air; Well what did I find there? I found me a river just a-running down the mountain, hey hey, Just singing me this song!Well a-ways down the river I saw him coming, oh yeah, He was heading straight my way.And as he approached me I felt my heart a-flutter; As I looked into his eyes I heard him say:Now get up woman, get yourself out to the countrywhere the green grass and the blue skies do aboundListen up woman, get yourself out to the country. Open your eyes and see the beauty all around!
We set out a-walking over every hill and dale; The birds were singing and the sun shone up aboveWell he held me real close and just so tenderly; As he took my hand I knew I was in love
Now maybe I've got it all wrong but I can't stay here very long. My friends and family are waiting for meMaybe in a little while I'll miss that cowboy's great big smileand deep down in my heart I'll hear him say:Get back to the country! Get yourself back to that river where the green grass and the blue skies do aboundListen up woman! Get yourself back to the country! Open your eyes and see the beauty all around
LIGHT c 2002
In Jerusalem today there is a mosque built on the same spot where the first two temples once stood. The mosque is open only to some. The windows on the top seem shut tight. In my vision I notice that suddenly the windows open and streams of Light shines through. Suddenly the mosque lifts up off the ground and flies away like a space ship into the universe. A great Light is now glowing brightly from the spot where the building had stood. People of all shapes, sizes and colors gather around the Light. They hold hands and rejoice in the knowing that now we are all One.
From this mountain I can see for miles. Over tree tops, I can see you smile
Rays of Light reach farther than a sound…Touching hearts all around
Gazing upward, everyone can see. To come together, it’s up to you and me
Sharing, caring – Set the Spirit free…Touching hearts all around.
One – glorious night - - One – glorious sight to see
One – glorious night - -One – glorious Light for us, and all the world to be
Come together; reach for someone’s hand – No more darkness covering the land
Radiant colors sparkle as we stand…Touching hearts all around.
One – glorious night - - One – glorious sight to see
One – glorious night - - One – glorious Light for us, and all the world to be
Oh…. Touching hearts – Oh…. Spreading Light – Oh… set the Spirit free!
LITTLE DARLING 1996
In the morning when you rise open up your weary eyes. Let this bright and sunny day carry all your blues away.Oh little darling don't you cry. I will sing you a lullaby.You're too young to feel so old. Hold onto your precious soul.And I will sing you this song. It's for you, why don't you sing along.
Open up your weary eyes. Little darling don't you cry.Together you and I will sing your blues away.Open up your weary eyes. Little darling don't you cry. Together you and I will sing your blues away.
MY LITTLE BIRD 1997
I actually wrote the first line of this song while sitting on a plane! The tune and first sentence just popped into my head. I jotted it down not to lose it then quickly forgot about it. Sometime later, who knows when, I found that piece of paper and finished the song. I think it’s about freedom.
If I would set you free would you fly away? Would you come back to me? My little bird my little one.If I would let you be would you spread your wings? Illuminating me . My little bird, my little one. Time seems forever and Life seems eternal. With you. I am free; radiantly, radiantly! Sail with the wind. Take flight exquisitely. Rejoice in the moment. Luxuriously! Luxuriously!Love full of wonder. To fly high above. This time it's forever. Passionately! Passionately! FREE!
MY OH MY 2001
My oh my oh my… } x4 See the warlords fly. My, oh my, oh my. Up there in the sky. My, oh my, oh my. Hear a thunderous sound. My, oh my, oh my. Crashing to the ground. My, oh my, oh my. Running from the sight. My, oh my, oh my. Running in the night. My, oh my, oh my.Loved ones left behind. My, oh my, oh my. Does anybody mind? My, oh my, oh my. In the darkness of the night, My, oh my, oh my. I can see a Light! My, oh my, oh my. Even in the spring. My, oh my, oh my.The songbird still will sing. My, oh my, oh my. ‘Neath Divine protective wing. My, oh my, oh my. We’ll gather here to sing. My, oh my, oh my.
MY SWEET LAND 1982 CD: Time Passes By, Track 5
Another original first. The vision: A little house by a stream with lots of beautiful green hills. I sit at the doorstep with the "child within". My man is canoeing down the stream. Peace and tranquility abound.
See the hillside over yonder. There's my baby over there.At his doorstep he is singing a lullaby.
And the child that sleeps within me. Nestles peaceful in his soul. In my dreams I catch a glimpse as I cast a sigh.
And we are sailing on a river leading hopes and dreams afar. In my life I've had a million.
Still I close my eyes to dream up more. Through the mountains and the hillsides of my sweet land.
For the moment I have rested, I can hear him singing gently.Over yonder on the hillside I send my gaze...
OH TO BE 1985
Oh to be near the sea again. My windswept hair colored with specks of golden sand.I watch the gulls sing songs to their prey over seemingly silent waters.I am lost... drifting. Yielding further into depths of greens and blues.An orange sky sheds it's light on undiscovered hidden paths. She calls, "All is well. Be thee well. All is well. Be thee well."I am lost... drifting. Yielding further into depths of greens and blues.An orange sky sheds it's light on undiscovered hidden paths. Oh to be near the sea again. My watered eyes see clearly to eternity.Where freedom lies beyond. Where we can fly beyond.Where we can rise beyond another day...
PACKINGTON'S POUNDThis is a beautiful piece from the Renaissance (1450-1599) . I just like playing it.
PIERROT 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 6
Oh - on a lonely night. The moon is in the sky and you're looking aboutCan you touch the light as you reach up. Climbing on a moonbeam - you fly awayTo worlds up above - Floating on a cloud on high. The winds whisk you away.
Shedding just one tear - on your ownWait - are you listening?You can hear the sound of someone who caresShowing you the way as the raven flies. Traveling down your path - following your senses, you seeThe lines are never drawn - and time is endless. Calling you from afar
Shedding just one tear; Coming homeSay - have you ever tried. Searching for your heart - reaching withinSpreading out your wings as the eagle soars. Climbing higher heights
To the edge of the world. You call out your name - standing on the peakA voice calls you back - shedding just one tear; Coming home
RISE UP SINGING 1997Myspace
You never know where your inspiration is going to come from. The interesting thing about this song is that the inspiration came from the title of a songbook that was sitting on my shelf. I was simply sitting in that still and quiet moment with guitar and pen in hand. I must have glanced over to my book shelf and noticed the songbook there. Next thing I knew I was writing a song! It ended up to be a bit of a protest song. My favorite verse is the last verse, “Stand up, make yourself known. We all make a difference. One by one we are changing. Together we’ll see the dawning of a new age.” This verse truly expresses my hope for a better world.
Sunshine shining down. Moonlight lighting the way.Hand in hand, we are walking. Talking about the dawning of a new day.Children play in the playground. Mom's and dad's shoot the breeze.Arm in arm, we are sitting. Talking about the dawning of a new day.Open your eyes. Awaken your soul and rise up singing!You and I will welcome the peace we are bringing. Rise up singing!Stand up, make yourself known. We all make a difference!One by one we are changing. Together we'll see the dawning of a new day.
7 – 4 – High 2001 Myspace
Sometimes I write down the words then sing the songs. They are visions or guidelines or something. Sometimes I just have no idea what my songs are about, or what they are trying to tell me. This is one of them. All I can say is that most of the lyric is clear. This song is about life, loving and living. The part I don’t get is what does “7-4-High” mean? If you have any clues, please tell me!
Watching – which way does the wind blow? ] x2
Which way does the wind blow? Which way does the wind blow? ] x4Waiting – to know what we will all know ] x2What we know we’ll all know – what we know we’ll all know ] x4Take time to live life; Give love for free! Believe in you, believe in me!Reach out – Love is all around us! ] x2
Love is all around us – Love is all around us! ] x4Rejoice! Let your loving light shine ] x2Let your loving light shine – let your loving light shine ] x4 Take time to live life; Give love for free! Believe in you, believe in me!7 – 4 - High!
SHADES OF LIGHT 1981 Lyric: Ann R.S. Limor Music: inspired by Victor AzusWatching the changes your eyes will show. Feeling that I believe in you. Swiftly we sail on through.Winter. The cooling winds they speak to you. Love brings a warmth we can share. Often we seek those who'll care.Gone are the days when shadows fooled; Covered our lives.Leading me calmly through shades of light. Come take my hand down the way. You've shown your heart, I'll show mine.
SHE 1994 In a field where rivers flow. There's a fire all a-glow. There walks a woman all alone.In her dreams and in her heart. There's a place, it's just a start. She is longing just to be homeShe is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me… She is fair and she is light. Inner vision is her sight. She is proud of all she can be. Walking straight and walking tall. She will never ever fall. She's a woman and she is free! She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me… Awake oh North and then come South. Who is she that looks out, like the dawn and fair as the moon? Of the East and of the West. She is different from the rest. She harbors peace in her womb. She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me…
SILVER STREAK 1984Silver Streak gateway to mystery. What lies there on the other side?Silver Streak beauty surrounding you. Pathways to who knows where …Look behind you there’s a Light. Shining brightly in the nightTaking you here, taking you there. Showing you the way …Silver Streak You are my destiny. Mystical line of SightSilver Streak follow you endlessly; Endlessly, endlessly in the Light!
SOUL SOLITARY 2001 Myspace
Wow. This is a song. It expresses extreme loneliness. I had made a home and a life in beautiful rural New Hampshire where each season brings with it scenes of awesome natural beauty. In winter the snows cover vast expanses of land with pure and natural whiteness; in the spring the flowers come out to usher in beautiful summer days. The fall foliage never fails to show off the splendor of God’s awesome creation. Yet, even with all that, without love and without friendship, all I could see and feel was solitude and loneliness. My life felt like a stark desert. Sometimes my life as a musician feels like this. You wonder when you will ever touch someone’s heart with your melodies or lyric. You wonder if anyone will ever notice you, your songs, and your life’s work.
In the midst of the lush summer green, and the golden brown orange of fall.I am but just one single soul. I am here in a desert.Extending my hand as I turn. Gazing in every direction.I’m lost in a strong gust of wind and I’m covered in dust. Yet I feel I’ve been touched by the ALL. A presence in me I can feel.I call You to break down the walls. Please give me Your hand.Break me loose from this sleepy haze. Enveloped complete so am I.Standing alone in the dust. I hear no one answer. Why must I stand here alone? Why must I touch no one? Why must I remain a soul solitary? Humbled before You I kneel. So scattered. I hang my head.In silence I pray You will hear this prayer of the numb.For love surely I’m worthy still, of standing alone never more.I’m wanton of Your guiding hand; for strength and for courage.Why must I stand here alone? Why must I touch no one? Why must I remain a soul solitary
SOUTHBOUND TRAIN 2000I’m moving on from that man. I’m moving on because I can.Don’t want to stick around in this town no more. I’m moving on from that man.Now that the morning’s come, I’ll pack my bags and go.It won’t take much time, and I’ll be gone you know.I’m heading in a new direction. My feet are walking step by step by step…I’m gathering momentum, I’m on my way….Riding that Southbound train. In and out of rough terrain.I’m riding that Southbound train. In and out of the rain…The air is fresh and crisp. It’s the changing of the season.Winter’s coming on, and that’s the reason thatI can’t stick around. I got the urge to go, you know.It’s time for moving on, I just got to go (you know). Oh babe, I’m moving on. Never meant to cause you any harm.In my mind, in my heart we’re still the same, but for now… (I) gotta catch that train!Now I’m sipping down my coffee here in this quaint caféI got lots of time…it’s just the breaking of the day.Maybe I’ll be wanting to come back home again.Anyway, but for now, I’m still my own best friend!
STAY ALIVE (Song to a Dying Goldfish) 1997 Stay alive. Open eyed. Stay alive. Hold your head up highYou survive if you try; You survive if you wonder whyThere’s no need to be so blue. ‘Cause I’m calling out to youIt’s the best that we can do to stay alive!Songs are sung for the ones. Songs are sung underneath the sunFor someone old or young. For someone – coming to the end or just begun There’s no need to be so blue. ‘Cause I’m calling out to youIt’s the best that we can do to stay alive!You can live if you give. You can live; Open up your heart and forgive!
STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING 1997 Poem by Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village thoughHe will not see me stopping here to watch his woods fill up with snowMy little horse must think it queer to stop without a farmhouse nearBetween the woods and frozen lake the darkest evening of the yearHe gives his harness bells a shake to ask if there is some mistakeThe only other sound's the sweep of easy wind and downy flakeThe(se) woods are lovely, dark and deep but I have promises to keepAnd miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep
STRAIGHT IN THE EYE 1997CD; Time Passes By, Track 4
The world is evil, a cold and ugly place.... if you see it that way.
There's a world full of lies if that's what you see, If that's all you beThere's a world full of lies if that's all you feel If that's what is real for youThere's a world that is battered and tattered and shatteredWhere evil is lurking and waiting to pounceIf that's all you see - if that's all you be; If that's what you feel.... is realThere's a world that is crumbling down to the ground. Just look aroundThere's a darkness that lingers if you want to loseIf that's what you choose to see - instead of freeLook it straight in the eye; see it all there. Straight in the eyeThere's a world full of lies if that's what you see. If that's all you beThere's a world full of lies if that's all you feel; if that's what is real for youThere's a world that is crumbling down to the groundJust look around - There's a darkness that lingers if you want to lose If that's what you choose to see - instead of free Look it straight in the eye; see it all there. Straight in the eye
SWEETHEART 1997 You will always be my one and only sweetheartJust a little taste of you is all I need to make me smileI can only thank the good lord that you're here with me forever & everYou will always be my one and only sweetheartYou will always be my one and only sweetheartThere could never be another one like you in my worldI can only thank the good lord that you're here with me forever & everYou will always be my one and only sweetheartI love you.. . With all of my heart, with all of my soulYou will always be my one and only sweetheart
THE GIFT 1997 ** AACI Songwriting Competition Winner
Empty space and empty time - lead to rhythm and to rhymeWhen all I've got and all that's mine - I give to you - the giftIn turning over all the pages - all the days that one engagesAll the wisdom of the ages - I give to you - the giftWhere one can gather all the dreams - Of how it is and how it seemsAnd question, still, what it all means - This is for you - the giftSit humbly now as we grow old - collecting stories to be toldWe dare to be forever bold - we give to you - the giftWhen on that day, when in the end - When death is waiting 'round the bendIt is in love we leave, my friend - We leave to you - the gift
THE LAND 1998 The land's called Palestine. Hear it sing! My land's called Palestine. Hear it sing!Hear the sound and the fury in Palestine. Hear it sing! The land's called Palestine. Hear it sing!The land's called Israel. Hear it sing! My land's called Israel. Hear it sing!Hear the sound and the fury in Israel. Hear it sing! The land's called Israel. Hear it sing! Our land is Israel. Hear it sing! Our land is Palestine. Hear it sing!Hear the sound and the fury // Hear it sing! Our lives, our hearts, our cries... Hear us sing! Oh...Shed a tear in Israel. Hear it sing! Shed a tear in Palestine. Hear it sing!Will Peace come? Hear it sing! Peace will come. Hear it sing! ] x3
THIEF OF THE DAY 1985 The thief of the day took my soul away. And then stole my heart with the sweetest remark.I didn't know better, I was young in the world. To a bond built on trust I was easily lured.It took me some time to realize the game. How you used me and others to acquire your fame. Hiding beneath a mask of honesty. How entangled I became before I was freed.Well I played the martyr all for your sake. A friend just in theory of me did you make.In trying to win I lost just the same. You see that I really have nothing to gain.You're a thief of the day because I keep the night. Wrestling with morals and wondering what's right. My patience grows weary, I try to stay calm. Even though I've been fooled by your innocent charm.And I wish you to hell and I wish you'd find peace. And I wish you'd be true to your painless beliefs. I might have been chosen to show you the way. But I doubt you'll give up being thief of the day.
THIS JOURNEY OF YOU 2001
If you’ve ever been in love, or had a mad uncontrollable crush on someone, you will totally understand this song. It’s about love. No, it’s really about loving. I was hopelessly in love, or at least infatuated when I wrote this song. Love most definitely can make you crazy. I was crazy in love even with all its ups and downs. I was there. Unfortunately he wasn’t. But I got a good song out of it and that’s all good!
I never meant to bring you down. I didn’t mean to bring you down, my friendI never meant to bring you down – down, down, down…. (You know) I just like hanging around ya. I just like hanging around ya, my friendI just like hanging around – I like hanging around, around, around…. Ya!Knowing you is like the Great Adventure. I never know what to expect, no noKnowing you is like the Great Adventure, Don’t know what to expect. Never know what comes next. Never – never – never – never know! (I’ve) been losing my way on this journey. Been losing my way but I’m happy to stayI’ve been losing my way on the journey…This journey of you!! (love) ….My friend(I’ll bet you) didn’t know that you live inside me; Been living inside me for so long nowI’ll bet you didn’t know that you live inside, inside, inside, inside…… meI never know what I’m doing here. It’s never ever really been clear, my friendI never know what I’m doing here. Never, never, never know – I never ever knowI never know what I’m doing here. I don’t know why I’m hanging around yaI never know what I’m doing here. Never know what I’m doin,Never know what I’m doing, WHAT AM I DOING HERE?????? Now let’s walk – let’s talk – now let’s not make a sound, no no… } x4
THREE SEPTEMBERS 2001Three Septembers – I have known you. Three Septembers – I have loved youG-d is watching, watching over. G-d is watching us. G-d is watching, watching over us!Leaves are turning Autumn colors. We are facing one another, oh -Winds are calling in September. Winds are calling us. Winds are calling , I hear their song Three Septembers - many lifetimes. Three Septembers. I kiss your eyesI kiss your eyes; I kiss your eyes; I kiss your eyes
TIME PASSES BY 1999 CD; Time Passes By, Track 1
Time passes by. Time passes by, my friend. You, you and I, go on living. Oh yeah…Life is a song. Life is a song, my friend. Time passes by as we’re singing. Oh yeah…Take a risk. Dare to fly. We can do it if we try. We are here. We are now. Anywhere. Anyhow. Time passes by, my friendReach for a star. Reach for a star, my friend. Light shines on those who are living.
TRAIN 2001Train is running down the track. Gonna catch it ‘round the back, Oh yeah… Ride that train!Heart is thumping off the beat. I am running down the street, Oh yeah… Ride that train!Train. Number 9. Right on time. Down the line. Gonna ride… Ride that train! You are playing hard to get. Without even one regret, Oh yeah… Ride that train! In your mind fixin’ to die. Ride the big one in the sky, Oh yeah… Ride that train! Train. Number 9. Right on time. Down the line. Gonna ride… Ride that train! Get to heaven ‘fore I do. Take along the whole darn crew, Oh yeah… Ride that train!Call my name but I ain’t listenin’. By yourself you’ll do the christening, Yeah… Ride that train.
TRUE LOVE 1999 I don’t want your love.] x3 If it’s not trueI don’t want you] x3 If you’re not trueTake my hand, look me in the eye. Tell me you love me – do or die. Shout it out – the world to hear. Hold me closer - - without fear …Make a stand. Be a man. Make a stand and be true.Dare to love. Dare to love out loud. Dare to love true love…
THE VIEW FROM THE RIVER 2000 The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2In the morning, in the evening – you can look up, you can look downThe view from the river is much different than the land }x 2Stay on the surface or go even deeper; You can stay on the surface, you can go even deeperThe view from the river is much different than the land }x 2You can swim or tread on water. It’s your decision, you can decide.The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2One little step, another little step. A few more will get you there … Where you want to go. The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2A floating island – the deep blue sky } x4 And every ending is a new beginning
WALKING (Through a Memory) 1999I’m walking though a memory. I’m walking as the wind blows through my hairOh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me fly…I’m sailing through a memory. I’m sailing as the wind blows through my hairOh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me …It’s a fantasy – what we pretend to be. It’s a fantasy – Oh…It’s a fantasy – what we pretend to be. It’s a fantasy… Carry me …I’m spiraling through a memory. I’m spiraling as the wind blows through my hair. Oh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me …
WATERSIDE 1982 I went down to the waterside checking out my soulI say, babe, every way that you gotta fly You gotta keep the faith you knowEverybody’s got a dream - - they gotta let on go Babe, find your way - - to the place you know is homeScattered thoughts help me free my mind, I feel my life unfoldI say lay me down on your Holy ground - -There ain’t no better way I’m told
WHENEVER YOU'RE YOU 1997CD; Time Passes By, Track 7Take life one day at a time now - take it nice and slowTake time to look all around you got everywhere to goSee the greens, the blues and the yellows jumping out at youLight, heavy, easy or mellow - anything will doWhenever you're you; whenever you're youLoud thunder, bright bolts of lightning - wonders of the worldStars shining, white moon a-rising - every boy and girlGaze fondly, reach for each other - embracing gentle windsBe there for now and forever - hear the heavens singWhenever you're you; whenever you're youTake flight, go where your wings do fly. Stay low or climb to a higher highReach out, follow your heart - expand. Near or far, wherever yu land it's grandWhenever you're you; whenever you're youGolden sun, rainbow colored skies surround you as you goMove forward eyes open wide, you've nothing to do but growEach day is your very first birth-day, celebrate it with easeLive life with each loving moment - happy, full and freeWhenever you're you; whenever you're you
WHERE I'M BOUND 1997CD; Time Passes By, Track 10
Tom Paxton wrote a beautiful song saying "I can't help but wonder where I'm bound".
This song seems to know where I'm bound and I'm ready to go there.
I am not afraid when life turns me around, I am not afraid.I am not afraid of the sight and the sound, I am not afraid
I embrace a heavenly face. A simple smile; Almighty Grace.
I forgive. I wanna live. I can love. L-rd I can give.And I can't help but go to where I'm bound, where I'm bound. Traveling on to where I'm bound.
I am not alone in the circle of life, I am not alone.I am not alone in my struggle and strife, I am not alone
WHISPER BY THE SEA 1982 (English lyric 2000) Myspace
This was the first song that I ever "caught". It came to me complete and in Hebrew. I barely knew Hebrew but there it was. I wrote it down, had the Hebrew checked. It was good. Twenty years later I finally had an English version. This version is in Hebrew. You are by the sea standing on the shoreline, looking out towards the horizon. Gulls circle around. You're deep in thought - in your own space. You are searching, thinking that the answers are here by the sea. You depart leaving the secrets behind.
Migrant gulls Speckle the shoreline and you… are thereThe waves, they come and they go – and you…are thereThinking, thoughts of the day – you want to run… run away The wind, whispers a message that you don’t hear Clouds, changing their faces and you…departWhile the sea shelters her secrets as you turn away. As you turn away
WINDSONG 1996 Just a whisper - It need not raise its voice; Just a whisper - I need not raise my voiceBut to listen with my heart and to hear the song of the windThe whisper… The Love that is everywhereDesert wind; Strong voice of the sands. The voice of the desert is strengthThe winds are strong. The voice is clear. Listen... (heya); Listen... (heya); Listen… (heya)Inside there is Love. G-d is Love. We are G-d. We are Love.Inside there is peace. Find it... Find it. It is here with you. With us. You need not go far. It is you. It is you. It is you…Listen... Be love.... Listen....Live Love.... Listen....Give Love....
YOU DON'T KNOW 1998CD: Time Passes By, Track 9
Drifting - where do I want to go from here? Sailing - setting my course for anywhere.
You don't know where I've been, you don't know what I've seenYou don't know of the light or of the dark;
You don't know how I feel, you don't know what is realYou don't know of a longing in my heart to set forth and go; Set forth and go .....
Floating - riding the waves of endless time. Moving - over a whisper and a signAnother time, another place. Another rhyme, another face
This is the way I want to go. This is the place I want to knowAnother mountain yet to climb. Another passageway to findThis is the time to get away.
This is the time, it is today! To set forth and go …} x4
Resting - pondering thoughts as they arise. Gazing - the white of the light shines in my eyes
You don't know where I've been, you don't know what I've seenYou don't know of the light or of the dark;
You don't know how I feel, you don't know what is realYou don't know of a longing in my heart to set forth and go; Set forth and go …
Guest Musicians:
VGM: Vocals, harmonies, guitar, percussion
Bruce Burger (aka RebbeSoul): Lead guitars
Tofa'ah: Musical Arrangements, vocals & instrumentation
Mikial Robertson: Bass, Lead guitars, percussion
Jason Paul: Bass
Andre Dumont: Drums
Production:
Jim McLure: Betsy's Folly Studio
Mikial Robertson: Mikro Studio
Chris DelRossi: The Cat's Room