NOTE FOR DISCUSSION: This song is based on the Book of Ruth quote, "Wherever you go, I will go, wherever you lodge, I will lodge, your people will be my people, and your God will be my God." (Ruth, 1:16) The Book of Ruth is traditionally read on the second day of Shavuot.
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lyrics
"WHEREVER YOU WILL GO" (by Jay Rapoport)
Inspired by the Book of Ruth & Ruthie Rapoport
Even though it's only been a few weeks
It's hard to remember my life before
And even when I dreamed of your face
I couldn't imagine what was in store
Now every day I can't wait
Til the moment you open your beautiful eyes
And every time I watch you sleep
I feel like all with the world is right
CHORUS:
Wherever you will go, I will go
Your mom and I can't wait to watch you grow
Whatever happens in your life you'll know
As long as I may live I'll love you so
It seems like we waited forever
For the moment that you would arrive
and even as we grew impatient
You were exactly right on time
Now every night I can't wait
For my moment to rock you to sleep
And every time I see you smile
I file away a memory to keep
CHORUS
And though the days may seem long
I know the years will feel short
And though we just brought you home
I know someday I will have to watch you walk out that door
I can take a thousand pictures
But I know the time will still pass by
So please be patient with your old man
He's been waiting for you his whole life
Now every minute I can't wait
To see what you're gonna do
And I just have to remind myself
Our parents once held us like this too
Lead vocals, piano & keyboards: Jay Rapoport
Drums & percussion: Steve Purcell
Bass guitar: Shawn Setaro
Guitars & additional keyboards: Toby Singer
Backing vocals: Shanna Zell
Produced, arranged & recorded by Toby Singer
Drums recorded by Drew Guido at Let 'Em In Studios in Brooklyn, NYC
Mixed by Toby Singer at Atlas Hugged in Brooklyn, NYC
Mastered by Jonathan Jetter at Right Angle Recording in Manhattan, NYC
Jay Rapoport, RJE takes Jewish values and texts and transforms them into “Ruach Rock”, a catchy piano-pounding style
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