Israel: Rita - Shara ba'rechovot
Eurovision Song Contest · Eurovision Song Contest 1990 [1990]
Hitkaseti ba-me'il, lo rotza lehabit
Hish'arti hakol munakh
Ve-'et tzror ha-maftekhot ba-teva, kmo tamid
Tabit 'alay - shara ba-rkhovot
Mekabetzet 'ahavot, mitkhameket mi-nisim ve-'akhzavot
Shara ba-rkhovot
Ki ratziti levater, lo lihiyot 'itkha yoter
Lo khashavti ma keday 'o lo keday
Ve-'ata, she-kol khayay, tisha'er kmo ktovet melakh 'al yaday
La-boker ha-ze yesh ta'am shel khofesh zar
Kmo shel mavet 'o brakha, ki halakhti mimkha
Tabit 'alay - shara ba-rkhovot
Mekabetzet 'ahavot, mitkhameket mi-nisim ve-'akhzavot
Shara ba-rkhovot
Ve-hamayim ha-gdolim she-hayita bishvili
Hitrakhaku ve-lo ba'im yoter 'elay
Ve-'ata, she-kol khayay, tisha'er ktovet melakh 'al yaday
Oh... tabit 'alay, tabit 'alay
Ve-hamayim ha-gdolim hitrakhaku ve-lo ba'im yoter 'elay
Ve-'ata, she-kol khayay, tisha'er kmo ktovet melakh 'al yaday
Ve-halakhti mi-mkha
Ve-halakhti mi-mkha
Israel: Rita - Shara ba'rechovot
Rita's 1990 Eurovision song, 'Shara ba'rechovot,' stands as a poignant tribute to the resilience of the Israeli people following the Gulf War. The song blends traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation with a driving electronic rhythm, creating a unique fusion that defined the contest's evolving sound. Rita's powerful vocals deliver a message of unity and hope, resonating deeply with audiences across Europe. As a representative work of the 1990s Eurovision era, the track exemplifies the genre's capacity to merge cultural heritage with contemporary production. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to transcend political boundaries, offering a universal anthem of solidarity that remains a significant chapter in the history of the competition.