Re: Hebrew lyrics translation

[Michael Zvi Krumbein <krumbein...>]

Miriam Dvorinspross writes:

> To any and all:
>       Shalom! I have a CD by Avi Toledano entitled "Marocker" which
> has a cut (#6) that I have been trying to translate. The song is entitled
> "Fire of Life" and lists credits as Ehud Manor and "folk." I think I've
> got the general drift, but the third verse/stanza, which ends with "kol
> od ata bo-eyr" (all else you burn/consume?), remains a mystery. The CD
> insert contains the lyrics in Hebrew, without vowels, of course. Is there
> anyone out there familiar with this song who can help?
>       From reading back issues of jewish-music it seems there are many
> whose Hebrew is better than mine, which I learned in Hebrew school, mostly
> through studying the Bible. Understanding the real meaning behind the
> lyrics of contemporary Israeli music is an area in which I would
> appreciate assistance. Asking Israelis seems the obvious approach, but still
> provides only one person's interpretation.
>                               TODA RABA A GROYSE DANK
>                               Miriam Dvorin
>                               mdvorin (at) eis(dot)calstate(dot)edu

I haven't heard the music, but: As long as you are angry?

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