Hebrew song · contemporary folk
ראאד · שכן קרוב lyrics
English: Ra'ad · A Close Neighbor
- Hebrew
- Friendship
- Thank you
- tender
- hopeful
- AI lyrics
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What “ראאד · שכן קרוב” is about
The song is addressed to Ra'ad, a close neighbor, emphasizing the value of a nearby friend over a distant relative. The singer expresses gratitude for Ra'ad's constant presence and support, highlighting that this neighbor understands their feelings and is always there in times of need.
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Each line in the original, in Roman letters and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.
[Verse 1]
ראאד, אתה יודע,
Ra'ad, ata yode'a,
Ra'ad, you know,
יש פתגם ישן,
Yesh pitgam yashan,
There's an old saying,
שכן קרוב תמיד,
Shachen karov tamid,
A close neighbor always,
טוב מאח רחוק.
Tov me'ach rachok.
Is better than a distant brother.
[Chorus]
שכן קרוב, חבר אמיתי,
Shachen karov, chaver amiti,
A close neighbor, a true friend,
יודע תמיד מה בליבי.
Yode'a tamid ma be'libi.
Always knows what's in my heart.
שכן קרוב, אתה בשבילי,
Shachen karov, ata bishvili,
A close neighbor, you are for me,
טוב מאח רחוק.
Tov me'ach rachok.
Better than a distant brother.
[Verse 2]
כשצריך עזרה,
K'she'tzarich ezra,
When help is needed,
או סתם מילה טובה,
O stam mila tova,
Or just a kind word,
אתה תמיד שם,
Ata tamid sham,
You are always there,
ביום ובלילה.
Bayom u'valayla.
Day and night.
[Chorus]
שכן קרוב, חבר אמיתי,
Shachen karov, chaver amiti,
A close neighbor, a true friend,
יודע תמיד מה בליבי.
Yode'a tamid ma be'libi.
Always knows what's in my heart.
שכן קרוב, אתה בשבילי,
Shachen karov, ata bishvili,
A close neighbor, you are for me,
טוב מאח רחוק.
Tov me'ach rachok.
Better than a distant brother.
[Bridge]
קשר שנבנה לאט,
Kesher she'nivna le'at,
A bond built slowly,
בכל יום שעובר,
Be'chol yom she'over,
With each passing day,
חיבור חזק ועמוק.
Chibur chazak ve'amok.
A strong and deep connection.
[Chorus]
שכן קרוב, חבר אמיתי,
Shachen karov, chaver amiti,
A close neighbor, a true friend,
יודע תמיד מה בליבי.
Yode'a tamid ma be'libi.
Always knows what's in my heart.
שכן קרוב, אתה בשבילי,
Shachen karov, ata bishvili,
A close neighbor, you are for me,
טוב מאח רחוק.
Tov me'ach rachok.
Better than a distant brother.
Lines explained
“טוב מאח רחוק.”
Tov me'ach rachok.
Is better than a distant brother.
This line is a direct translation of a common proverb in many cultures, including Hebrew and Arabic, emphasizing the practical value of proximity in relationships.
“יודע תמיד מה בליבי.”
Yode'a tamid ma be'libi.
Always knows what's in my heart.
This line highlights the deep emotional understanding and intimacy shared with the neighbor, suggesting they are a confidant.
“ביום ובלילה.”
Bayom u'valayla.
Day and night.
This phrase emphasizes the neighbor's constant availability and reliability, indicating they are always there regardless of the time or situation.
Hebrew words from this song
Learning Hebrew? These words come straight from the lyrics.
- שכןshachen
- neighbor
- קרובkarov
- close / near
- אחach
- brother
- רחוקrachok
- distant / far
- חבר אמיתיchaver amiti
- true friend
About this recording
“ראאד · שכן קרוב” is a Hebrew song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.
The lyrics run to 23 sung lines, written as 2 verses, a chorus and a bridge. SongUp AI wrote them in Hebrew from a short idea, then sang the chorus. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 24 Hebrew previews on SongUp AI.
The idea it was sung from
جار قريب افضل من أخ بعيد טוב שכן קרוב מאח רחוק
Questions about “ראאד · שכן קרוב”
What does “ראאד · שכן קרוב” mean in English?
“ראאד · שכן קרוב” means “Ra'ad · A Close Neighbor” in English.
What is “ראאד · שכן קרוב” about?
The song is addressed to Ra'ad, a close neighbor, emphasizing the value of a nearby friend over a distant relative. The singer expresses gratitude for Ra'ad's constant presence and support, highlighting that this neighbor understands their feelings and is always there in times of need.
Is there an English translation of the “ראאד · שכן קרוב” lyrics?
Yes. Every line of “ראאד · שכן קרוב” is translated into English on this page, and each Hebrew line is also written in Roman letters so you can sing along. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.
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