LISTEN: Israeli star Gad Elbaz releases STUNNING new single: "You see everything"

Gad Elbaz, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Jewish music, has built an international following by bridging modern pop with religious themes.

Known for his dynamic performances and crossover appeal, Elbaz emerged from Israel's Mizrahi (Middle Eastern Jewish) music scene in the early 2000s and has since become a global Jewish music icon, performing both religious and secular music in Hebrew, English, and French. His signature style combines traditional Middle Eastern melodies with modern pop production, often incorporating religious texts and themes into contemporary arrangements.

His new single was written by songwriter Shahar Hadar, with music composed by Liron Ben Shimon and Omri Kastan, and musical arrangement by Gad Elbaz and William Sigismondi.

Credits:

Music: Liron Ben Shimon and Omri Kastan

Lyrics: Shahar Hadar

Arrangement: Gad Elbaz, William Sigismondi

Vocals: Shlomo Geisen, Zecharia Goldschmidt (Zusha), Gad Elbaz

Lyrics [translated]:

Sometimes you need to know that everything passes

There's blessing in every joy, reason in every crisis

And when it's hard to fight, try to break free

From worries and fears, remember it will end

Know how to tell good from bad

Even when questions arise, find the answer

And when mistakes happen, it's okay

Everything can be endured

Just remember to see the light

Always receive and give

And You who sees everything

Give more strength to continue growing

Mark us a path so we can return

Light our eyes so we know how to choose

Be strong, try to live without regrets at all

Come whole to the days, full of intention

And don't hurt those who extend their hand

And when you suddenly fall, you fall and rise

Kikar HaShabbat contributed to this article.