Political song of reflection upon the current and future going-ons in the country now known as Israel. Anti-zionist viewpoint from a Jew (assumed devout) and perhaps non-involved yet sympathetic opinions from those who support Jews.
This song refers to zionism in Judaism today. It in no way depicts...
We celebrate the wars we won
The blood of history's ancient sons
We followed Judah Maccabee
We fought against iniquity
We saved ourselves with help from one
Who loves his children, everyone
Everyone, everyone
Everyone, everyone
So now Jerusalem, you know that it's not right
After all you've been through, you should know better than
To become the wicked ones almighty god once saved you from
The lessons we should learn from all
The fighting in the days of old
When providence was still divine
The sanctuary purified
Let light encircle all you hold
And don't uproot the olive grove
So now Jerusalem, you know that it's not right
After all you've been through, you should know better than
To become the wicked ones almighty god once saved you from
Jerusalem was written by Mirah.
“Jerusalem” is my most direct song about a political issue. Even if you can’t tell what I’m saying, I’m obviously talking about a political issue.
– Mirah, Vice