The anxiety is palpable from the very first lines:
“In the fog of dread / the ground shook / breath was snatched away / the sounds of mortars / still rattle the soul”The chorus drives home the relentless return of trauma:
“How does it always come back to me… it comes to me at night”
Interwoven are biblical echoes like “From the depths of Sheol my soul cries out,” alongside vivid images of war and existential questions.“Let go… and you will heal” – a cry for recovery. The second half portrays a fighter battling waves of intrusive thoughts, memories that won’t release their grip, and the struggle between light and darkness.
The healing line takes center stage:
“Let go, let go, let go – and you will heal.”
The song closes with a piercing, profound line:
“How have the mighty fallen - from kingdoms of the heart to chasing after honor.”
One of Israel’s standout actors in recent years, Daniel Gad is known for his roles in Shababnikim, The Policemen, Galiss, The Pier, and more. Alongside acting, he is steadily building a distinctive musical identity. his debut album was warmly received, and his tour was a success.
Over the past year, Gad has spoken openly about his personal journey of spiritual deepening and inner connection, a process clearly reflected in his honest, exposed, and deeply meaningful songwriting. The song’s purpose: to give voice to what goes unsaid.
“Ba Li BaLeilot” was written to articulate the psychological battles so many Israelis, both soldiers and civilians, have been facing since October 7.
Through the song, Gad seeks to make space for wounds that aren’t always visible from the outside and to remind us that mental-health struggles are an inseparable part of today’s reality. The powerful link between the biblical Shaul in the series and present-day Israeli reality has produced a song that speaks of trauma, resilience, and above all, the urgent need for healing.
