Nir Knaan sings about love’s beautiful chaos in Shir LeNeta from his album Kchul. The singer-songwriter co-wrote the melody with Toki Stern, Rafael Cohen, and Udi Korman. This piece features a relationship where silence speaks louder than words.
Released: February 14, 2024
שיר לנטע
ניר כנען • From “כחול”
כחול’s שיר לנטע Hebrew Lyrics English Meaning
Knaan describes a partner who ‘feels close even when everything feels far.’ He writes about daily falling in love ‘as if it’s the beginning.’ The lyrics mention shared tears, dizzying embraces, and a connection deeper than language.
Bishniya Hi Ro’ah Veyoda’at HakolIn a second, she sees and knows it all,
Mechayeket Elai Mishtadel Lo LipolShe smiles at me, and I try not to fall,
Hi Bocha Shuv Mitzchok Ume’etzev UmitzchokShe’s crying again from laughter, from sadness, and from joy,
Margisha Li Krova Gam Kshekol Kach RachokShe feels close to me, even when everything’s so far away.
Medaberet Shtuyot Ze Oseh Li NaimShe talks nonsense, and it makes me feel good,
Chatzotzerah Vechinor Bishlosha Reva’imA trumpet and violin playing in three-quarter time,
Hi Mocha Shuv Dim’a Shuv Sheli Shuv ShelaShe wipes away a tear again—mine, then hers,
Mit’ahev Ba Kol Yom Kmo BahatchalaI fall in love with her every day, just like the start.
Hi Mash’ira Oti Bli MilimShe leaves me without words,
Mishpatim Shuv MitbalbelimMy sentences get muddled again,
Vehi Lo Yoda’at Et Ma She’over Li BifnimAnd she doesn’t know what I’m going through inside,
Kshe’ani Menaseh Lomar Ze Ko’evWhen I’m trying to say that it hurts,
Venishbar Li Shuv Pa’am HalevAnd my heart’s breaking once again,
AniI am…
Od Dim’a Matzlicha Lefales Et DarkaAnother tear manages to find its way down,
Mitchanen Lechibuk Mekabel NeshikaI’m begging for a hug, but I get a kiss,
Yesh Od Plaster Litlot Mistovev Li HaroshThere’s another band-aid to apply, my head’s spinning,
Mitnaheg Stam Pitmom Kmo Tinok Ben ShaloshSuddenly acting just like a three-year-old child,
Ze Margish Kmo Echad Kshehi Kol Kach KrovaIt feels like we’re one when she’s so close,
Legalot Kacha Eich Margisha AhavaDiscovering exactly what love feels like.
Ken Im Lo Ani Mi Li Aval Iman Ta’ani LiIf I’m not for myself, then who’s for me? But with her, please answer me,
Ze Margi’a Oti Gam Im Ze Ktzat DviliIt calms me down, even if it’s a bit foolish,
Hi Mash’ira Oti Bli MilimShe leaves me without words,
Mishpatim Shuv MitbalbelimMy sentences get muddled again,
Vehi Lo Yoda’at Et Ma She’over Li BifnimAnd she doesn’t know what I’m going through inside,
Kshe’ani Menaseh Lomar Ze Ko’evWhen I’m trying to say that it hurts,
Venishbar Li Shuv Pa’am HalevAnd my heart’s breaking once again,
AniI am…
Vehi Lo Yoda’at Et Ma She’over Li BifnimAnd she doesn’t know what I’m going through inside,
Kshe’ani Menaseh Lomar Ze Ko’evWhen I’m trying to say that it hurts,
Venishbar Li Shuv Pa’am HalevAnd my heart’s breaking once again,
Ani AniI am, I am…
Ani OhevI love you.
שיר לנטע Music Video
The Shir LeNeta lyrics meaning shows love’s push-pull through simple gestures and unspoken bonds. Knaan offers listeners a mirror to their own complex relationships in this heartfelt song.