As You Will
Nessi Gomes
The Spiritual Surrender in Nessi Gomes' 'As You Will'
Nessi Gomes' song 'As You Will' is a profound expression of spiritual surrender and devotion. The lyrics, which are a mixture of Hebrew and English, convey a deep sense of humility and a desire to submit to a higher power. The opening lines, 'Hineh ani kuli shelcha / Aseh bi kirtzoncha,' translate to 'Here I am, all yours / Do with me as you will,' setting the tone for the entire song. Gomes is offering herself completely, ready to accept whatever comes her way with grace and trust.
The song continues with 'Bati rek ani nichn’a / Libi natun lechasdecha,' which means 'I come empty, I surrender / My heart is given to your grace.' This further emphasizes the theme of surrendering to the divine will and recognizing the power of grace in one's life. The act of coming 'empty' suggests a willingness to be filled with spiritual guidance and love, to be shaped and directed by forces greater than oneself.
The final lines, 'Gam im hakol yishalel mimeni / Betochi kolcha eshm’a / Min hake’ev hu yarimeni / Yemaleh libi behashra’a,' translate to 'Even if everything is taken from me / Within me, I will hear your voice / From the pain, it will lift me / Fill my heart with abundance.' These lines speak to the resilience and hope that faith can provide, even in the face of loss and pain. Gomes expresses a belief that through suffering, one can be elevated and filled with a sense of abundance and fulfillment, as long as one remains open to the divine presence.