ANI KOREH BISHMECH

Itzik Kalah's song 'ANI KOREH BISHMECH' is a poignant exploration of love lost and the lingering pain that follows. The title, which translates to 'I Call Your Name,' sets the tone for a deeply emotional narrative. The lyrics describe a person calling out to a former lover, only to be met with silence, symbolizing the end of a once passionate relationship. The repetition of 'Ani kore bishmech at lo onah li' (I call your name, you do not answer me) emphasizes the speaker's sense of abandonment and the echo of their own voice, highlighting their loneliness.

The song delves into the nights of sleeplessness and longing, where the absence of the loved one is acutely felt. The phrase 'Baleilot shel nadudim et chaserah li, va'ani kol kach boded' (In nights of wandering, I miss you, and I am so lonely) captures the essence of the speaker's solitude and yearning. This imagery of restless nights and the void left by the departed lover paints a vivid picture of heartache and despair.

Kalah also reflects on the sudden and inexplicable end of the relationship. The lines 'Ech barchah lah hat'shukah lah hitmakarnu, ne'elmah ha'ahavah otah hikarnu' (How did the passion we got used to escape, the love we knew disappeared) express confusion and sorrow over the fading of love that once seemed so strong. The metaphor of love melting away like a dream ('K'mo chalom hi namogah') further underscores the ephemeral nature of their bond. The realization that they have become strangers ('she'anachnu shnei zarim') adds a layer of tragedy, as the speaker grapples with the distance that now separates them.

'Ani kore bishmech' is a heartfelt ballad that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of a lost love. Itzik Kalah's emotive delivery and the evocative lyrics combine to create a powerful expression of longing, loneliness, and the haunting echoes of a love that once was.