The song was written in 1973 by Naomi Shemer in honor of the IDF soldiers Killed In Action during the Yom Kippur War that year. Sung by Sarit Hadad
Lu Yehi” (“May It Be”)
There is still a white sail on the horizon
Opposite a heavy black cloud
All that we ask for – may it be
And if in the evening windows
The light of the holiday candles flickers
All that we seek – may it be
May it be, may it be – Please – may it be
All that we seek – may it be.
What is the sound that I hear
The cry of the shofar and the sound of drums
All that we ask for – may it be
If only there can be heard within all this
One prayer from my lips also
All that we seek – may it be
May it be…
Within a small, shaded neighbourhood
Is a small house with a red roof
All that we ask for, may it be
This is the end of summer, the end of the path
Allow them to return safely here
All that we seek, may it be
May it be…
And if suddenly, rising from the darkness
Over our heads, the light of a star shines
All that we ask for, may it be
Then grant tranquillity and also grant strength
To all those we love
All that we seek, may it be
May it be…
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