“Exactly,” the latest song to emerge from California singer-songwriter-shliach Rabbi Yoey Muchnik, is, well, exactly what we need to hear right now!
With a soothing, pleasantly harmonious delivery, the song’s message is clear: Hashem is handling all our affairs in just the right way, even when it’s very difficult for us to understand or to see His hand guiding our lives.
With soulful singing and a catchy melody, the song tackles one of the biggest challenges and mysteries of life – our inability to control what happens! “Exactly” reminds us to accept that Hashem is in charge, while strengthening our bitachon and emunah.
As the chorus assures us:
“HaShem Echad, we don’t know your ways.
But You are in charge, and that’s how it stays
We just pray for the day we will see
Everything is exactly as it’s meant to be.”
The song culminates in a rousing finish with the verse from Isaiah,
אודך ה׳ כי אנפת בי
“I praise Hashem who was angry with me.”
The verse expresses our faith that even when it appears that Hashem is “angry” with us, we thank Him and believe everything will be for our ultimate good.
As we complete the avodah of Elul and prepare for the Yomim Noraim, “Exactly” is like a caring friend who helps us get through the day. Whether you are facing a frustrating situation or just want to get inspired, “Exactly” is exactly what you need.
Composer: Yoey Muchnik
Vocals: Yoey Muchnik
Production: Shua Sorcher
Lyrics:
I don’t know why
I feel like writing a song
I’m not sure how
Convince me I’m wrong
That’s a There’s a rythm
And a reason for things
There is a Master
Who runs everything
Some claim there’s no boss
Nobody in charge
It’s all just So random
Our Makers at large
I know that’s not true
I know You’re right here
Guarding and watching
There’s nothing to fear
Chorus x2:
HaShem Echad
We don’t know your ways
But You are in charge
And that’s how it stays
We just pray for the day we will see
Everything is exactly
As its meant to be
So lift up your spirit
And forge on ahead
Replace any doubts
With Emunah instead
Follow the path
Keep doin’ what’s right
The light at the end
Of the tunnels in sight
Final Chorus X2
HaShem Echad
Your truth we will see
Bayom Hahoo
Our souls will be free
The time has come lets shout it out loud
אודך ה׳ כי אנפת בי
Thank you Yoey!!
love the words, the tune, great song, great message!