צל עץ תמר [Tzel Etz Tamar] [English translation]

The shadow of the palm tree and the moonlight

And a violin's tune charms the heart

Rising in a sound, trembling and bursting

Pain is pouring from the strings

Play violin, play your song

How great is the darkness and the silence around

With your melodies my suffering is forgotten

Play, please play, how pleasant is dreaming to the sound of your music

Play, please play, the moon shall hear my voice there in the heavens

Oh why, by your lips why did you seduce me

Conquered my heart and left me

Enamoured, hurt and anguished

The violin has fallen silent

The moon hidden from sight

And in the silence only the melody's echo is still heard

Why and what for, God knows

Why is the world harsh and wicked

Out of dusty mist you shall appear

A beloved figure, familiar features

The violin will sound

Bestowing the gift of such pleasant reminiscences

• Artist:Zohar Argov