Twenty little angels, brought us to be together,
Twenty little angels came to this world
Only to return too soon,
Maybe they’ve done their work
We’ll never know,
Never will,
What we’ll know for sure….
Guns were born to kill.
(Spoken): “Day after day…All over the world
Twenty little angels came to this world
Like white doves,
To open our hearts, to teach us about love,
Maybe they’ve done their work
We’ll never know,
Never will,
What we’ll know for sure…
Guns were born to kill.
(Spoken): ”All over the world…Again and again”
Dreams don't get wet in rain.
Fantasies leave no stain
Tomorrow can cause no pain
Wishes can break no chains
Darkness won't hide the eyes
Bombing won't shush the cries
We've got to keep on trying
Try again, try… try high
Higher
We live in a world others die in
They starve but we do the crying
God got the medal for trying
But this universe is frying
People are sold but are buying
We've got to keep on trying
We are an experiment
This isn’t what you meant
The hopes are already spent
Dreams can not pay the rent
We’re going to try again
We’ve got to keep on trying
Her and me, he and she, you and I, look and see,
The world is turning around.
Go within find a place, put a smile on your face
That which was lost now is found.
There is no one here, not even you my dear,
Don’t ask me why.
That’s how it always was, devoid of any cause
Like clouds in the sky.
All you need is just to be
Neither that, nor he, nor she,
Hug a friend, and turn around with the world,
Cook some food, stretch your legs,
Ride a bike, play some jazz
Don’t spend your life collecting stuff of gold.
Look at the mountain, stare at a tree,
Dance with the river, hum with the bee,
Be nothing else but all that you can be,
Forth of July, day of the free,
Millions of dreamers came here to be,
Schlepping and hustling but happy to worship J.C.
U.S. of A, fifty big states,
Driving across takes more then few days
One small mistake, you’ll be driving around like in a maze.
Chorus
Mu-sic runs in their veins so they dance and sing,
Freedom gives zest to life, let it ring.
Since seventeen seventy-six on that occasion,
Each forth of July- a celebration.
People came from across the sea,
Mostly from Europe, all wished to be free
To worship a savior who promises heaven for a fee.
They toil in life to earn big money,
Search for good wife or some pretty honey
Have a few kids, some good food to eat to stay alive.
Chorus
From Cape Canaveral to the moon and back each day,
Standing in lines to enter U.S.A.
Hoping for connections to make their new lives gay,
In a distant future, not far away on earth,
Each one will live in freedom; we know it must be first.
No lines to the moon and no divisions on land,
And everyone will understand.
Chorus
There is only this moment forever,
Years have passed yet this moment remains,
You and I, still in love, no matter what life brings,
In paradise, in spite of all the pain.
I will lead you by the hand to see the splendor of the world,
To smell the flowers in their bloom few days after the rain,
Pick some berries in the woods;
I’ll make you laugh till your belly sings with pain,
And forever this moment will remain.
We’ll color our dreams to have the future that is now,
Build a nest of our own where we could cuddle in the rain,
Cherish the freedom that we love down on earth,
Blue sky above
And forever this moment will remain.
Hold me tight with your embrace,
Feel the pounding of my heart,
Together melting into one we’ll never be apart,
Life is such a thrilling magic ride
Sometimes real, sometimes in vain,
But this moment, forever will remain.
Life is such a thrilling magic ride
Sometimes real, sometimes in vain
But forever, this moment will remain.
It’s heaven, just to walk this land
You and me, hand in hand
It’s heaven, when you smile at me
Heaven is to be set free.
No Government, no Constitution
No armament, no pollution,
No violence for self-protection
No power trips for satisfaction
Rain forest isn’t just a name
Killing skills is not a game,
Building jails, is no solution
It’s time for inner revolution.
Not you and me against the others
For heaven’s sakes, aren’t we all brothers?
Each one alone, deep in your heart,
To look for bliss, that’s where you start.
Heaven, is to be set free
To watch your face smile at me,
You and I, hand in hand
Walking in the Promised Land.
No matter how you look,
You can only see a part of everything.
No matter how you listen,
You can only hear some of the sounds.
The moment you quiet your mind, and you’re out of the way,
You’ll know in your soul what a gift it is…
Just to be around.
Don’t look for yourself outside,
Be courageous - go shake hands with fear,
Go within.
When you’re on the other side,
A ne day will begin.
When you touch someone soul
They will drink it in like water.
When you look into their eyes
You’ll be invited right in.
When the smile on your face will turn a little bit softer,
Harmony will begin.
I remember when we met,
You were almost twenty-one,
On your head a yellow hat, and your sweet face was red,
From too much sun.
Wonder where are you right now
Are you somewhere helping injured birds to fly,
What has happened in your life, are you still in love
With the other guy?
Then I met you once again
You were almost twenty-four,
Many things were on your mind; you had to catch a train, just like before.
Time is moving by so fast
Could you ever find a little time to stay?
What’s the point in this life if you can never rest?
A few hours in a day.
Seasons passing like the wind
I’ve been longing for your touch
You were once in love with me, and me with you,
I know this much.
Now together in a home
You’ve been my forever mate,
I’m so glad for never giving up on you
You are so beautiful,
Almost eighty-eight.
Life is just a passing dream,
Dream we wish to make so real
Capture it in print and memory
Photographs and film.
History is our proof
That forever we were here
Day by day we count the passing time
Year by year.
Dream, dream, dream my love
This is our own mind’s whim,
There is nothing here worth living for
But that special precious dream.
Live, live, live my love
Make your life the best each day
Don’t count on the future to change your luck,
Living now is the only way.
Don’t count on the future for changing your luck,
Living now, is the way.
Be happy with the things you’ve got
It’s not essential to compare,
Happiness you’ll find deep in your heart
It’s all there
There is nothing else I wish to say,
Every word will add more noise,
Find the peace of mind you were searching for
Your best choice,
Your best choice.
Find the peace of mind you were searching for
Your best choice.
It’s the choices lovers make
That can cut you like a knife,
It’s the actions lovers take
That can ruin each other’s life.
It’s the blindness people face
When they caught up in the race,
It’s the trust that disappears
And gives way to all the fears.
I long to see the summer sun
Beaming down on her face,
Now I’m looking for anyone
To take me from this place.
We used to make love all through the night
Not a single silly fight,
Now tears running down my face
I got to get out of this place.
And the waves keep crashing down
And her beautiful smile is just a frown,
Is the melody of love really gone?
Is it waiting for me just by the dawn?
The melody of love was there all along
You have to look with your heart,
It’s just beneath this song
It’s the choices lovers make
That can cut you like a knife,
It’s the actions lovers take
That can bring you back to life.
I never cared when people said what I should do with my life,
I always did what felt just right, for my two kids and my wife.
I’ve built a home
Provided food
Paid for their school
Helped with their mood,
I treated life as an art.
I gave them my heart,
There is nothing I regret until the day I depart.
I never cared when people said to go do this or do that,
I always heard my inner voice beyond the mind and its chat.
I closed my eye
Emptied the noise
Breathed once or twice
Dissolved without choice
Until the silence appeared
And my mind got so clear
A state of bliss and love not even one drop of fear.
I didn’t care when people laughed at my looks or my voice,
Deep down inside I always new, that I did have a choice.
To be strong like a rock
Or weak as a leaf
To say what I had to
No matter the grief,
Then the world was mine.
I was on cloud nine
And everyone around me at once looked benign.
I live my life to the fullest now, on a mountaintop in Spain
Cherish music food and sun, with Vivi and a Great Dane
We read some good books
Visit with friends
Paint nature in oils
Often laugh and dance
A perfect life to be had,
Not doing one thing we dread
We could be in Detroit but we are in Spain instead.
What a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky,
Leaves are dancing in the wind without asking why.
It’s a day full of joy, when the mind stays so clear,
The hummingbird the nectar drinks
So near.
What a good day to dream,
To write a song, or call on a friend,
Bring some flowers to her, or him.
Perfect day for a swim,
Or climb a mountain hand in hand to the top,
With Lisa, or Jim.
What a glorious time, so much peace in the air,
All is perfect with the world, I swear.
Did not hear any news,
Not in the papers and not even on T-V,
It is time to schmooze, forget the troubles of the world,
It’s cool just to be.
What a beautiful day not a cloud in the sky,
I don’t recall a day like this; I’m going to cry,
I’m going to cry,
I’m so high.
It’s the end of the day, the sun says farewell,
Moon is looking down on us, wishing us well.
I’m closing my eyes, falling so fast into my self
On the other side.
Danny Granot - Moment forever
Lyrics: Yacov Noy
Lyrics of “Higher”: Tirza Granot
Lyrics of “Choices”: Lior Noy
Music: Danny Granot
Arrangement: Danny Granot
Arrangement for “Twenty little angels”: Arkadi Duchin
Production: Yacov Noy
Musicians:
Guitars: Avi Singolda
Drums: Jean Paul Zimbris
Bass: Ayal Yishay
Keyboard: Danny Granot
keyboard and bass for “Angels”: Arkadi Duchin
דני גרנות נחשב לאחד הכוכבים הגדולים והמוכשרים בישראל בשנות השבעים. הוא היה סולן בלהקת ״פיקוד דרום״ ובחבורת ״בימות״. דני הופיע עם חוה אלברשטיין במופע ״ערב שירי רחל״ וכיכב במופעים ״משירי נעמי שמר״ ו״ירושלים שלי״. הוא הקליט את האלבום ״נשים שקיעות וכל השאר״ בעיבודו ובהפקתו של מתי כספי, ואת האלבום ״קרן אור״. לאחר קריירה זוהרת החליט דני לוותר על חיי הזוהר ולהתמקד ביצירת מוסיקה איכותית מקורית משלו. הוא הוציא לאור מספר אלבומים נוספים ויצר עשרות אלבומים אחרים שלא ראו עדיין אור. ביניהם מחזמר לילדים שכתב והלחין עם ארקדי דוכין ואלבום של שירי המשוררת תרצה גרנות ז״ל שיצאו בקרוב לאור.
יעקב (יענקל׳ה) נוי הופיע בלהקת ״פיקוד דרום״. הוא הגה בשנות השבעים את הרעיון להקים יחד עם מתי כספי וגדי אורון את שלישיית ״לא אכפת להם״. הוא השתתף בסרטים ״השוטר אזולאי״ ו״חסמבה״. סיבוב הופעות עולמי הביא אותו לארה״ב, ובשלושים השנים האחרונות מופיע יעקב ברחבי העולם כקומיקאי ויזואלי. הוא גם עבד כיועץ ויזואלי בסרטו של הבמאי סטיבן שפילברג ”Who Framed Roger Rabbit".
בשנים האחרונות יצרו דני גרנות ויעקב נוי קשר אמנותי מחדש והוציאו לאור את שניים עשר השירים באלבום הרוק ”Moment Forever". דני גרנות הוא המלחין, הזמר והמעבד, ויעקב נוי הוא מחבר מילות עשרה משירי האלבום ומפיק הפרויקט כולו. האלבום יוצא בימים אלו גם בארה״ב וכולל להיטים כמו: “Inner Revolution” שכתב יעקב נוי, “Higher” שכתבה תרצה גרנות,
“Twenty Little Angels" שכתב יעקב נוי והולחן ועובד על ידי דני גרנות וארקדי דוכין, ועוד שירים בעלי מסר בינלאומי חזק ומרגש.
ליצירת קשר:
ofra@thesculptor.orgדני גרנות 050-5756722 מייל:
יעקב נוי 1-818-4383942 (קליפורניה) מייל: nobodynoy@gmail.com
