Lyrics
Jewish child
The song addresses a Jewish child.
Jewish child
Reiteration of addressing the same Jewish child.
You're out there on the streets
The child is depicted as being outside, possibly wandering in the streets.
You're running wild
Implies that the child is behaving without restraint or control.
You're carefree and you're
The child is carefree and living independently.
Living on you're own
Emphasizes the child's autonomy, having no ties or obligations.
There's no strings attached to you
There are no limitations on the child; they have freedom.
You can do whatever you want to
Encourages the child's freedom to do as they please.
Jewish child
Reiteration of addressing the same Jewish child.
Jewish child
Repetition of addressing the Jewish child.
The neon disco lights
The child is now attracted to the nightlife, specifically neon-lit disco clubs.
Are now your style
Indicates a change in the child's preferences or lifestyle.
The sunrise on the ocean
The beauty of nature, represented by the sunrise on the ocean, captivates the child.
Has your eyes
The child is deeply moved or affected by the beauty of nature.
There's no strings attached to you
Similar to earlier lines, emphasizing the child's freedom and lack of obligations.
You can do whatever you want to
Encourages the child's autonomy and freedom of choice.
Everyday your people pray at the Western Wall
Depicts the routine of the child's community praying at the Western Wall.
And they don't even know your name, your name at all
Highlights the disconnect between the community's prayers and their knowledge of the child's experiences.
And they pray to God you're gonna find your way back home
The community hopes the child finds their way back home, metaphorically referencing a return to tradition and roots.
To the five books of Moses
A reference to the Torah, symbolizing traditional Jewish teachings.
To the five books of Moses
Reiteration of the significance of the Torah in the Jewish faith.
Jewish child
Repeating the address to the Jewish child.
Jewish child
Continued reference to the same Jewish child.
Listen while I talk for just a while
An invitation for the child to listen and contemplate.
Your people have a lot of love for you
Highlighting the love and concern the community holds for the child.
Why go throwing that away
Questioning the child's decision to stray away from the community.
Why go throwing that away
Reinforcing the query about the child's divergence from their roots.
Everyday your people pray at the Western Wall
Reiterating the routine of community prayers at the Western Wall.
And they don't even know your name, your name at all
Emphasizes the lack of awareness the community has regarding the child's life.
And they pray to God you're gonna find your way back home
Similar to line 23, expressing hope for the child's return to tradition and community.
To the five books of Moses
Reaffirmation of the importance of the Torah in Jewish culture.
To the five books of Moses
Repeated significance of the Torah in Jewish teachings.
Everyday your people pray at the Western Wall
Repetition of the community's prayer routine at the Western Wall.
And they don't even know your name, your name at all
Reemphasizes the lack of familiarity the community has with the child's life.
And they pray to God you're gonna find your way back home
Hope expressed again for the child's return to tradition and community.
To the five books of Moses
Reiteration of the significance of the Torah in Jewish faith.
To the five books of Moses
Reemphasizes the importance of the Torah teachings in Judaism.
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