Israeli Singer Shmuel Releases New Song 'Lecha Levadcha' for Days of Repentance

Israeli singer-songwriter Shmuel has released a new single titled "Lecha Levadcha" in the spirit of the Jewish Days of Repentance and Selichot prayers. The song is part of his upcoming debut album, scheduled for release in the Hebrew month of Kislev. Shmuel, 29, has previously released songs such as "Ten Li Tefila" and "Nekudot," as well as recent tracks "Ani Mevorach" and a duet "Kol Pa'am Mechadash" with Ishay Ribo.

"Lecha Levadcha" explores the direct and personal relationship between an individual and their Creator, blending personal confession, pleas for forgiveness, and prayers for mercy on the people of Israel. The song opens with Shmuel singing, "Lecha levadcha chatati ve'lo le'ef mal'ach / Bini u'vinke mishpati, El tov ve'salach" (To You alone I have sinned and not to any angel / Between You and me is my judgment, Good God, forgive). Later, he shifts from personal prayer to a communal plea: "Ana Hashem terachem al beitecha hashamem u'teshalach refua le'artzecha" (Please God, have mercy on Your desolate house and send healing to Your land). He continues, "Rachem al gufi hakaved ve'libi ha'ilem ve'nafshi ha'ayefa... harei mi yerachem al banecha im lo ata" (Have mercy on my heavy body, my silent heart, and my weary soul... for who will have mercy on Your children if not You).