Katonti - a tribute to fallen heroes (song)

According to Rav Yaacov Haber, it is permitted to listen to this song even during the 3 weeks between 17 Tammuz and 9 Av.

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Based on this blog post: https://go.shaulbehr.com/bXbLPi

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Lyrics:

I stood among the rows of stone
Each name a soul, each grave a throne
The silence thundered in my chest
So many gave so we could rest

I saw the flag upon the bier
A lion fallen, without fear
And in the crowd, a sea of pain
We wept for one, for all the slain

[Chorus]
Katonti—I am small before their light
Their courage burning through the night
They gave their breath, their final cry
So we could live, so we could try
Katonti—before such love so true
What can I give for what they do?

I saw the hostages come home
From darkest pits to light and song
We danced, we sang, we laughed, we prayed
Not knowing yet the price was paid

The joy and sorrow intertwine
Like bitter tears in sweetest wine
The same old story, told anew
One falls… and raises up the few

[Chorus]
Katonti—but still I lift my eyes
The Shepherd hears our broken cries
And though the night feels long and deep
He guards the ones He swore to keep
I’ll hold their memory like a flame
And walk the path they lit—in God’s name

[Reprise Chorus]
Katonti—but hope is burning bright
We’ll see the dawn beyond this night
And though we mourn, we still believe
Peace will come — in our days, speedily
Katonti… but still we dream and pray
That we will see shalom someday