Ilai Chapman and Ido Malka sing a whirlwind of obsession and adoration in ראיתי שחור. Ariel Zorayev, Ido Malka, Ilai Chapman, and Yonatan “Jonno” Segal write the lyrics and offer the music. The song brings a compelling beat. It describes a vivid picture of love that blacks out everything else.
Released: September 2, 2025
ראיתי שחור
עידו מלכה | עילי צ’פמן
ראיתי שחור Lyrics English Translation by עידו מלכה | עילי צ’פמן
Ilai Chapman says the narrator feels lost, admitting he has already lost consciousness from the addiction. He mentions the line that love feels both good and painful, a blessing and a curse. The lyricist offers a raw confession of loving and hating the same intense bond.
Od Lo Yode’aI still don’t know,
Im Asur O MutarIf it’s forbidden or allowed,
Lehithayev Eilaiyh Yalla Bye Lesha’arTo fall in love with her, so come on, bye to the rest.
Ha’et Sheli Mila Mizman Et Kol HaniyarMy pen filled all the paper a long time ago.
Ve’im Hi Relevantit Zrok Eize SimanAnd if she’s still an option, just give me some kind of sign,
Ki Dai NishbarBecause I’m just about broken.
Kama Od Shvu’ot Efshar Lishbor Al HabarHow many more tabs can I run up at the bar?
Kama Od Smurot Efshar Lishmor TamisparHow many more secrets can be kept about a number?
Me’az She’at Hig’at Ani Tas Al OtomatEver since you arrived, I’ve been flying on autopilot,
Merov Shehitmakarti Kvar Ibadeti HakaraI’m so addicted, I’ve already lost consciousness.
Ani Ragil Lemishakim Shel Neshika Ve’az StiraI’m used to the games of a kiss and then a slap,
Tavini Ad Shepatacht Li Ta’einayimYou have to understand, until you opened my eyes,
Ani Ra’iti ShahorI was seeing black.
Ki At Yafa She’elohim YishmorBecause you’re so beautiful, may God watch over you.
Od Lo Pagashti Mishehi Im Lev KamokhI’ve never met someone with a heart like yours,
Ani Ohev Ani Sone Et Ze She’ani Mitmaker Lakh TovI love and I hate that I’m addicted to you for good.
Ani Mitmaker Lakh TovI’m addicted to you for good.
Od Lo Yode’aI still don’t know.
Hapalt Oti Benok’aut Kshehiya MehamaYou knocked me out when you were just being warm,
Ume’ehad Ad Esser Kulakh Me’a Meme’aAnd on a scale from one to ten, you’re a hundred out of a hundred.
Me’a MimetA hundred out of a hundred,
Pul Al EmetThat’s the honest truth.
Ani Im Bira Kara Al Hahof At HashemeshI’m on the shore with a cold beer, and you’re the sun,
Mesaperet Sipurim Vevala Ba Li LehakshivTelling stories, and I swear I just want to listen.
Anahnu Kalkakh Mistadrim Az Vevala Ba Li Shenriv MakotWe get along so well that, I swear, I don’t want us to fight,
Ba Li Lehargish PaḥotI want to feel less.
Elef Ba’ayot Ve’at Tamid BatopA thousand problems, and you’re always at the top.
Merov Shehitmakarti Kvar Ibadeti HakaraI’m so addicted, I’ve already lost consciousness.
Ani Ragil Lemishakim Shel Neshika Ve’az StiraI’m used to the games of a kiss and then a slap,
TaviniYou have to understand,
Ad Shepatacht Li Ta’einayimUntil you opened my eyes,
Ani Ra’iti ShahorI was seeing black.
Ki At Yafa She’elohim YishmorBecause you’re so beautiful, may God watch over you.
Od Lo Pagashti Mishehi Im Lev KamokhI’ve never met someone with a heart like yours,
Ani Ohev Ani Sone Et Ze She’ani Mitmaker Lakh TovI love and I hate that I’m addicted to you for good.
Ani Mitmaker Lakh TovI’m addicted to you for good.
Asit Oti Hamelekh Vevala At MalkaYou made me a king, and I swear, you’re a queen.
Yesh Po Yam Dagim Anla Zorek HakaThere’s a sea of fish here, but damn it, I’m not casting a line,
Vevala Lo Ro’e Ba’einayimI swear, I don’t see anyone else.
She’at Mefahedet Ani Hamadad Shelakh Lekhol Tze’akaWhen you’re scared, I’m the one who’s there for your every scream.
Bamishpat Sheli At HashofetetIn my courtroom, you’re the judge,
Rosh Hamemshala Sheli BaknesetMy prime minister in the ‘Knesset’.
Im Kol Hatov Haze Kvar Lakh BayadayimIf all this good is already in your hands,
Ani Po Litpos Otanu Sheyihyu Lanu BareglayimI’m here to catch it, so we can finally land on our feet.
Merov Shehitmakarti Kvar Ibadeti HakaraI’m so addicted, I’ve already lost consciousness.
Ani Ragil Lemishakim Shel Neshika Ve’az StiraI’m used to the games of a kiss and then a slap,
Tavini Ad Shepatacht Li Ta’einayimYou have to understand, until you opened my eyes,
Ani Ra’iti ShahorI was seeing black.
Ki At Yafa She’elohim YishmorBecause you’re so beautiful, may God watch over you.
Od Lo Pagashti Mishehi Im Lev KamokhI’ve never met someone with a heart like yours,
Ani Ohev Ani Sone Et Ze She’ani Mitmaker Lakh TovI love and I hate that I’m addicted to you for good.
Ani Mitmaker Lakh TovI’m addicted to you for good.
Ani Kafati MikorI was frozen solid from the cold,
Vekama At Hama Milyot Li Tan’shama Ba’or O OrAnd you’re so warm, you’re the breath on my skin, you’re my light.
Vekama Avarti Ein Etzba’ot LisporAnd I’ve been through more than I can count on my fingers,
Ani Ohev Ani Sone Et Ze She’ani Mitmaker Lakh TovI love and I hate that I’m addicted to you for good.
Ani Mitmaker Lakh TovI’m addicted to you for good.
ראיתי שחור Music Video
The ראיתי שחור lyrics meaning shows how love blinds the narrator, turning every thought black. It describes the addictive pull that erases self‑awareness.