
Bambi thanks her friend in Central Canada for sharing a musical performance, of a song called Voilà, that gave her goosebumps. Indeed, listening to the TALENTED singer, called Ms. Barbara Pravi, on her phone before closing her eyes to sleep last night put an instant smile on her face, along with a silent tear.
However, beyond this musical discovery, there is Bambi’s wonderful friend who warms her heart each time he inquires about her family in Beirut. Indeed, their enriching 26-year-long friendship is one of the most beautiful blessings of her life. The latter is true at all times, especially when life seems surreal yet sadly not surprising. Merci, cher ami❤️!
As for you dear readers, it is Bambi’s wish that you will enjoy this post with its two songs: Voilà as well as “A Prayer to Heal” [Une prière pour guérir, in French], also shared by her friend. Of note, following the second song, you can find an English translation of its lyrics, as provided by YouTube.
May the healing power of music comfort all the aching hearts. May this beautiful song give us all hope for brighter days for our deeply troubled world, especially (but not only) its Middle East. As for you, Aliènette and Ms. Pravi, thanks for existing. Please keep singing!
“It’s nothing
That a pain that lasts and lasts,
It becomes armor or a brake
A beautiful morning
It’s nothing
Everything dies and fades and that’s good
Even the smell of a flower, of a perfume
It all goes away
Everything, we heal from everything
I don’t ask for anything
Even on my knees, I wait, I hold
Yes, I remember everything
We heal from everything
I don’t ask for anything
I hope in everything
It’s nothing,
Yes, it’s part of the way
Because everything passes and trains pass
Until the next one
It’s nothing,
On a world scale, no, nothing
Yes, cherish every second that comes
Cherish yours
Because after all
We heal from everything
I don’t ask for anything
Even on your knees,
I wait, I hold,
Yes, I remember everything
We heal from everything
I don’t ask for anything
I hope in everything
I’m waiting for tomorrow
I’m waiting for tomorrow
And nothing and no one will burn in the summer
Will not impose autumn, in our decided hearts
To not let anyone slow us down, hold us back
I swear I sing it, we’re going to enjoy growing old
We will smile again
We will dream again,
We will love each other again
And even stronger
We are going to grow our hearts until we go crazy and even if it’s scary!
We heal from everything
We heal from everything
I don’t ask for anything
Even on your knees,
I wait, I hold
Yes, I remember everything
We heal from everything
I don’t ask for anything,
I hope in everything
I’m waiting for tomorrow”.

This is Bambi writing to correct herself (sorry for the mistake with names in the original title/version of this post) and thank Ora (or Dr. Itkin, pianist, professor, and… a friend) for sharing a link she discovered about Aliènette (the amazing singer of Voilà): https://youtu.be/uNLsg4_8XCk?si=SM7tXkhrDBCglLkH. Wow!!! So, if she understands well now, these are two different singers (she thought the same at first) filled with incredible talent. Bravo!!