Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Jewish Wedding Song Khosn Kale Mazel Tov Variations” by Andrei Krylov
This joyful wedding song celebrates the union of two people into one blessed family. The lyrics reel with excitement for the momentous occasion, and the instrumentation of electric guitar, strings, and accordion imitate a festive celebration.
The beginning of the song is a time to rejoice in the love between two people as they step into a covenant of marriage. The “jewish wedding song” serves as a reminder of the beauty of shared love and the possibility of transcending the divine. It also speaks to the people of history who have gone before us – the traditions of both the past and present that should always be remembered and cherished. The language used is metaphorical, calling upon the sun, moon, stars and clouds of yesteryear, and using these verbs to reference the long-term commitment that the couple is about to celebrate.
The joyful energy of the song continues to escalate as the intensity of the electric guitar increases. The strings add an aura of romance, representing the tenderness and sweetness of the connection between the bride and groom. Throughout the song, the power of love and the sacredness of marriage are honored. There is a sense of respect for the longevity of relationships that we have seen from our ancestors and the hope that the couple will honour the same kind of lasting commitment.
The crescendo of the song takes us to the moment of the union, and the “mazel tov” which serves as final affirmation for the new chapter opening up for the couple. As we hear the chorus of “khosn kale mazel tov variations” repeated over and over, we are left with the memory of a beautiful and joyous Jewish wedding, and the hope for many congratulations to come.