זמר אהבה לים [Zemer Ahava laYam] [English translation]

If there is still much darkness and there is no star for me

And if the sea is rough,

On the ship's mast, mother, please light a

rose of fire.

And if heaven turned pale and stopped smiling

And the thread of dawn is thin,

Reach out with your hand, bless me Mother,

And heart to heart will strengthen.

Golden dome above,

Under the abyss and darkness.

Carry me wave, carry me wave

To my dream land.

Carry me with wisdome,

and please do not ask what I have.

Little bird, little bird,

On the horizon awaits me.

If my bride in her dream is making a blouse

for her beloved,

Kiss her quietly on her forehead, oh mother,

Tell her that I will be back.

And if she will ask what is my path in the sea ,

And what will I hunt for ?

Tell her: Wonderful offering, mother,

For the newborn .