By COLlive reporter
The popular Chasidic rock group 8th Day, led by brothers Shmuel and Bentzi Marcus, has released a new song and music video entitled “Elika D’Meir.”
“The chorus lyrics are an actual prayer based on the teachings of the Baal Shem-Tov, very relevant right now and we hope very uplifting”, says the Marcus brothers.
They filmed themselves on their cell phones while observing the social distancing guidelines and reached out to fans all over the world to help contribute to the video endeavor.
Fans excitedly jumped on the opportunity and submissions came in from New York, California, North Carolina, England, Brazil, Israel, and many more corners of the earth.
The video features fans of all ages and backgrounds, creating an inspiring unity that will surely be a source of blessing.
VIDEO:
LYRICS:
In the darkest times on a pitch-black night
He rode a horse of the purest white
He knocked on the door got a prisoner free
In his hands a bag of money
What shall I do when the money runs dry
Here’s a prayer that could pierce the sky
What shall I do when the gold runs dry
Here’s a prayer that could pierce the sky
Elika D’Meir aneini – אלקא דמאיר ענני
When wild dogs they surrounded me
These three words they set me free
When you got no strength and you’re crying please
Lost in the forest can’t find the trees
Here’s what you do when the money runs dry
Here’s a prayer that could pierce the sky
Here’s what you do when the gold runs dry
Here’s a prayer that could pierce the sky
Elika…
Rebi Meir Baal Haness – רבי מאיר בעל הנס
So here’s what you do when the money runs dry
There’s a prayer that could pierce the sky
Here’s what you do when the gold runs dry
Sing this song give it a try
Speak it sing it shout it thrice
These three words could pierce the sky
Speak it sing it shout it thrice
These three words could pierce the sky!
Elika…
Rebi Meir…
Wow we really needed some positive energy and lively music to keep our thoughts and hearts in the right place! Thank you 8th day. May the simcha break all boundaries and bring a refuah shelaima to all!!!
great concept
great song
:*)
There was a few videos from Indiana, I recognize the chabad house.
Love the energy in this video!
Thank you for this!!! Only good news
Nice to see you again!
This is amazing!!! Thank you so much to Bentzi, Shmuly and the whole 8th day team for bringing such a positive fun energetic song during this hard time for the word!!
this is amazing!!! thank you so much shmuly, Bentzi, and the whole 8th day team for bringing such an positive energetic fun song to US during this hard time for the whole world you guys rock
Just how do they do it?? It must come from their neshoma. Pure Simcha. Pure emuna. Mamish what my kids need right now.
Very cool back flips. Go Chezky Pinson!
Such great energy and vibes. Not surprising coming from 8th Day. Thank you for bringing the joy and takeh takeh, eloka dimaeir aneinu!
Thank you 8th day!!!
Thank you 8 th day for this nugget of joy and hope! All the “guest” performers were adorable and cute especially the little drummer banging on the hand drum 😉
שמולי ובנצי אתם אלופים של החיים!!