“Rakata” is one of the 4 nominated songs to represent Israel at the Eurovision 2020 performed by Eden Alene.
The song was co-written by Jo Cohen and Ayal Yishay who worked also with Israeli Eurovision 2019 representative Kobi Marimi.
The term “Rak ata” (רק אתה) means “only you” in Hebrew (Probably...
[Verse 1]
Hey, you can call me crazy
But I've never gave up on me
So if you don't like it
Ooh-la-la-la-la-ooh-la-la-la
Damn, do you think you're playing?
Boy, you got good at faking
So if you don't like it
Ooh-la-la-la-la-ooh-la-la-la
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, stop everything until the beat drops
You better watch out for my swat
When the drums go, Rakata, Rakata
[Chorus]
We can shout until it's loud
Use the rhythm and make a sound
Rakata, Rakata, baby, Rakata, Rakata
There's nothing that can bring us down
Yalla, we can bring everyone
Rakata, Rakata, baby, Rakata, Rakata (Rakata)
[Verse 2]
I'm di gyal you wanna
Like lions in savanna
Let's make a karahana
(Oh, oh, oh, baby, come on)
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, stop everything until the beat drops
You better watch out for my swat
When the drums go, love it, love it, love it, love it, love
[Chorus]
We can shout until it's loud
Use the rhythm and make a sound
Rakata, Rakata, baby, Rakata, Rakata
There's nothing that can bring us down
Yalla, we can bring everyone
Rakata, Rakata, baby, Rakata, Rakata (Rakata)
[Bridge]
All we need is somebody to bring out the power
So tell me, is it freedom for you?
[Chorus]
We can shout until it's loud
Use the rhythm and make a sound
Rakata, Rakata, Rakata, Rakata
There's nothing that can bring us down
Yalla we can bring everyone
Rakata, Rakata, baby, Rakata, Rakata (Rakata)
Rakata was written by Eran Kashi - ערן קאשי & Tzlil Klifi - צליל קליפי & Ayal Yishay - איל ישי & Jo Cohen - ג’ו כהן.
Rakata was produced by Ayal Yishay - איל ישי & Jo Cohen - ג’ו כהן.
Eden (ISR) - עדן released Rakata on Thu Feb 27 2020.