By: Ariana
I would play Hatikvah loud on my violin
So that the melody sinks in
Blast it out to everyone
I would be a beacon of light, like the sun
I play it especially for those who think
That we’re not native to Israel, or that we’re fake
That we don’t belong here or anywhere, and that we’re the cause of every bad affair
I would play the anthem loud and proud
Make them listen to every note of my song
Until they realize, they are wrong
And that we’re the funniest people you know
Great changemakers
That don’t deserve to lie low
That deserve to be acknowledged, to be heard, to be understood
That deserve to be leaders
And heroes of books
That don’t deserve to be singled out
We shouldn’t whisper or mumble, but speak loudly and shout
For we are people just like you
Who, in terms of religion, have a different point of view
So what do you say, play Hatikvah with me?
We are great changemakers, you’ll see
