Ballade von Dovin Ba'al

[Verse] Travis broke down like a child last night, Lost his way, couldn't find the light. Sat on the porch, tears in his eyes, Callin' for help under moonlit skies. [Verse] Bryan came runnin' down the gravel road, Knew he had to carry that heavy load. Travis needed a shoulder to lean, Bryan was there, keepin' hearts serene. [Chorus] Justin and Bob gave their silent strength, Cheering him up, going that extra length. Friends like family, they know the way, Standing by Travis, come what may. [Verse] Bryan told tales of times gone by, Wiping the tears, chasing blues to the sky. Said, "You're stronger than you think you are, We'll ride this storm, no matter how far." [Chorus] Justin and Bob gave their silent strength, Cheering him up, going that extra length. Friends like family, they know the way, Standing by Travis, come what may. [Bridge] Together they faced the darkest of nights, Turned Travis' cries into morning lights. With love and care, they showed him how, That in the end, we all come around.

Title: Tatty and Mommy's Faith (Verse 1) In the quiet halls of the yeshiva late at night, Pages of Gemara, endless battles to fight. Eyes heavy, heart weighed down with fear, Whispers of doubt, "Why am I here?" But there in the distance, a voice soft and true, "Keep climbing, my son, we believe in you." Tatty’s steady hand, Mommy’s warm embrace, A flicker of hope in this challenging race. (Chorus) Tatty and Mommy, you carried me through, Through the storms and the shadows, you always knew. That with your love, I could find my way, Six years of struggle, now brighter days. (Verse 2) There were moments I thought of letting go, The path was so steep, the progress so slow. Tears on my siddur, prayers full of pain, Yet you taught me that sunshine follows the rain. Every late-night call, every heartfelt word, Reminded me that my dreams could be stirred. With Tatty’s wisdom and Mommy’s care, I found the strength to face despair. (Chorus) Tatty and Mommy, you carried me through, Through the storms and the shadows, you always knew. That with your love, I could find my way, Six years of struggle, now brighter days. (Bridge) Now I stand here, a man reborn, Through the fire of challenge, my soul’s been adorned. Tatty’s pride, Mommy’s tears in her eyes, Six years of your love were the reason I survived. (Outro) Tatty and Mommy, this song is for you, For your endless faith that pulled me through. The Torah I hold, the life I’ve begun, Is all because of what you’ve done.

The frost is creeping on the windowpane, You’re tracing patterns in the glass again. Your hands feel colder, but you hold mine tight, We’re both just hoping we can make it through the night. The world outside is wild and unkind, But your voice keeps pulling me back in line. So hold on to me when the light fades out, When the weight of the world starts dragging us down. We’ve got nothing to lose, but everything we need, If you’re holding on to me. The wind keeps whispering what we’ve left behind, But I see the future in your steady eyes. We’ll climb the mountain, even if we fall, ’Cause every scar we earn is worth it all. The sky might crumble, the ground might shake, But together, there’s nothing we can’t remake. So hold on to me when the light fades out, When the weight of the world starts dragging us down. We’ve got nothing to lose, but everything we need, If you’re holding on to me. It’s not about the ending, it’s the way we start, Every step we take is a work of heart. We’ll keep moving forward, hand in hand, Building a life that we both understand. So hold on to me when the night grows long, We’ll find a rhythm in the quiet, a steady song. We’ve got nothing to lose, but everything we’ll be, If you’re holding on to me.

[Verse] By the pyramids the sun dips slow Marwa dances where the cool winds blow Her laughter echoes through the streets tonight In the Nile's flow she finds her light [Verse 2] Cairo's charm in her eyes it gleams Market places and old dreams Gold and spices tell tales so deep Marwa's heart in secrets we keep [Chorus] Oh Marwa with your spirit free You paint the night with mystery Your stories whisper in the breeze A thousand nights and endless seas [Verse 3] Stars above as lanterns glow Through winding alleys we shall go In the melody of ancient lore Marwa's song we all adore [Bridge] In her smile the past unfolds Tales of love and treasures bold The city hums her secret tune Underneath the silver moon [Chorus] Oh Marwa with your spirit free You paint the night with mystery Your stories whisper in the breeze A thousand nights and endless seas

In the land of Gaza, under the sun, No water to drink, no place to run. Their homes are gone, turned into dust, But they keep going, because they must. No food to eat, no light to see, No medicine, no safety to be. They wait in lines, for hours each day, Hoping for help that’s far away. Since last year’s October's start, They’ve lived with pain but kept their heart. Through all the struggles, their hope stays strong, Dreaming of peace, where they belong.

I’ve been running from the ghosts that keep calling my name, Chasing smoke and whiskey just to numb the pain. The wheels keep spinning but the road don’t end, I’ve burned every bridge just to build them again. And there’s a fire in my chest that I can’t outrun, A storm on the horizon where the westward sun. Run like the river, wild and free, With the wind at my back and the past chasing me. Every scar, every mile, every song I’ve sung, A story of a life lived on the run. Oh, I’ll keep moving, ‘til my heart beats still, Run like the river, I always will.

[Verse] Dinner's on the table hearts so full and bright Stories spin around us in the soft twilight Laughter echoes in the halls a love so strong In this little house we know we all belong [Verse 2] Morning light filters in waking sleepy eyes Sunrise paints the skyline with a sweet surprise Coffee brews the day begins with cheerful noise In this life together we’ve made our choice [Chorus] Family ties that bind us tight Through the dark and through the light Hand in hand we’ll face the fight Family always feels so right [Verse 3] Children playing in the yard with dreams so wide Parents standing watchful with that twinkle-eyed pride Memories of yesterday etched in our minds In every corner love’s what you will find [Bridge] When the storms gather and the nights grow cold We lean on each other till the dawn unfolds Hearts woven together unbreakable gold In family’s arms we are bold [Verse 4] Even when the miles stretch across the land We find a way to bridge them hand in hand Seasons change and moments fade yet still we stand Together forever part of this grand plan

[Verse] Snowflakes falling pure and bright Candles flicker in the night Warm hands holding loved ones close Hush now feel the winter's ghost [Verse] Fireplace crackles tales to spin Stockings hung with joy within Laughter echoes through the hall Magic lights in shadows fall [Chorus] Sing a song of holiday lights Guide us through the longest nights Hearts aglow with love so true Season's wonder just for you [Verse] Sleigh bells chime a dreamer's tune Silent whispers under moon Wrapped in scarves we'd never roam This is what we call our home [Chorus] Sing a song of holiday lights Guide us through the longest nights Hearts aglow with love so true Season's wonder just for you [Bridge] Stars above they paint the sky Memories we'll never buy Cherish now and hold them tight In the warmth of holiday light

[Verse] While the dreamers sleep in blinds of gold The wolves of greed are getting bold They gnaw our rights and sell our soul And we just watch the dark unfold [Verse 2] The fires burn the waters rise Truth lies hidden 'neath disguise We’re busy chasing vacant highs Ignoring desperate Muffled cries [Chorus] Wake up now before it’s gone We’ve gotta sing a battle song Voice of thunder loud and strong Or our freedom won’t last long [Verse 3] They wage their wars on borrowed time With jaded hearts and twisted rhyme They'll trade away the days sublime Leaving echoes of our prime [Chorus] Wake up now before it’s gone We’ve gotta sing a battle song Voice of thunder loud and strong Or our freedom won’t last long [Bridge] The silent ones must break the mold The path to justice must be bold In this fight we can't be sold Come together hearts of gold

[Verse] We sit in shadows eyes half closed While power brokers choose our woes The ship is sinking while we dream Silent screaming in a noisy stream [Verse 2] They sell us lies wrapped in dismay Kicking stones along the way While bitter weeds grow in our yard It's time to act it's not that hard [Chorus] What we stand to lose we must defend This world's not theirs to twist and bend Don't let apathy be our guide Rise and fight for what's inside [Verse 3] They pave the forests build with greed Our cries for justice go in heed The ground is cracking under foot We must wake up and cast the root [Bridge] Our ancestors fought for freedoms fire Don't let their battles now expire We're stronger when we shout as one The silent protest has begun [Verse 4] Heed the call and raise your voice It's time to make a daring choice They won't silence what we expose The wind of change in every prose

[Verse] You sit in silence while the world turns gray The wolves are howling they're hungry for prey Your freedoms crumble like ancient clay Stand up and fight don't just waste away [Chorus] Wake up brother sister open your eyes The fire's climbing burning all disguise There’s a storm brewing in these clear skies Freedom is fading under all their lies [Verse 2] We've seen the promises fall through the crack While puppet masters stab our dreams and laugh They’ve chained our voices buried the facts It’s time we fight to get our lives back [Chorus] Wake up brother sister open your eyes The fire's climbing burning all disguise There’s a storm brewing in these clear skies Freedom is fading under all their lies [Bridge] The ink's still wet on our future’s page It's not too late to unleash our rage Tear down the walls break out of this cage Hold hands together light up the stage [Verse 3] Our hope is fragile our spirit strong If we just sit here we're aiding the wrong Asleep in daylight for far too long Rise up resist where we all belong