The Maccabeats - Book of Good Life

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13 жыл бұрын

Parody of "Good Life" by OneRepublic
This and all Maccabeats music is recorded a capella
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Directed by Uri Westrich
Uri@Urifilms.com
Produced by Immanuel Shalev
Production Assistant - Rivie Shalev
Assistant Director - Josh Itzkowitz
Music Producer - Mike Boxer
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Lyrics to the song:
Woke up and realized yesterday
Think it's a bummer end of the summer
Kinda nervous that we're almost there
At the days of awe
Prayers in a language that I don't know
Standing for hours and hours more
I wish that someone would please tell me-e-e-e
What it is we're praying for
Oh put me in the book of good life
I just wanna live the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, we've got feelings that we should fight
Make sure that we're choosing right
Gotta earn my own place in
The book of good life
Time for reflection on the past year
Time to figure out what we're doing here
Replace the guilt with inspiration
And everything is clear
Life in the present, the here and now
Easier than regret and planning out
Living in the moment, lasts for a moment
Got my future to think about
When you're sitting there in shul
Wishing it was over
You gotta take a beat
And let it all sink in
Oh put me in the book of good life
I just wanna live the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, we've got feelings that we should fight
Make sure that we're choosing right
Gotta earn my own place in
The book of good life
Hopefully
This year will bring us happiness and peace
Hopefully
Sensitivity to others will increase
Hopefully
We'll open our eyes and think more consciously
Cuz Hopefully
We'll go from where we are to where we want to be
Oh put me in the book of good life
I just wanna live the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, we've got feelings that we should fight
Make sure that we're choosing right
Gotta earn my own place in
The book of good life
Oh yeah
Book of Good life
Ooh
Listen
Time for reflection on the past year
Time to figure out what we're doing here
Replace the guilt with inspiration
And everything is clear
Life in the present seems more fun
Easier than regret, what's done is done
Living in the moment, lasts for a moment
Shana Tova to everyone
Lyrics By: Immanuel Shalev and David Block

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@a0simple0tapeworm 11 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you guys actually read these comments, but I'll pretend. Today was my first genuinely good day after months of depression and anxiety. I didn't think about hurting myself or others while depressed, so I never sought help, but I laid around for days, doing nothing and trying not to think. For the last week, though, I've listened to this song before getting out of bed- and I'm not myself again, but I know I'll get there. I'm just happy that I have this song to make it easier.

@user-hj9mg9nh7z 10 ай бұрын

מקווה שאתה עוד חי- לכולנו יש ת'רגעים האלה, זו בעצם אנושיות...

@paulameltzer7713 10 ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏 you will feel better soon. I also suffer from depression

@LAtetotheparty7211 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not Jewish, but this song still inspires me to live the best life I can every day and kick my depression in the butt. Thank you.

@redbeard1765 Жыл бұрын

During the fall we Celebrate the Civil New Year, we confess offenses & forgive each other in preparation for Yom Kippor.

@AceAlyx Жыл бұрын

I know it’s been a year but I’m so glad you found something that makes you feel energised!

@tamarshugert4600 4 жыл бұрын

This song makes me cry every time I listen to it. Please g-,d may we have a sweet new year where our sensitive to others will increase.

@williambloomquist7296 12 жыл бұрын

I am not Jewish but I LOVE this music and the messages in the lyrics. I keep finding myself humming a bass line in harmony. GREAT music guys. Keep it up! maybe one day we can have a real peace in the world.

@Kattydid19 13 жыл бұрын

I love how the Greeks keep randomly showing up in the different videos.

@Fabricgirl 12 жыл бұрын

i think this video builds respect for one's culture and faith. I love, love, love, the Greek boys becuz it shows that there is respect for those outside the box. the Greek boys are great!!!!

@JenkinsSusan 12 жыл бұрын

I'm a 55 year old Christian woman and I am encouraging my 15 yr old granddaughter, my five grown children and everyone else I know to listen to these songs. I support Israel. Shalom.

@8047228 12 жыл бұрын

Makes me feel nostalgic seeing a full shul on Rosh Hashana. Used to never be able to get a seat here in Auckland, New Zealand now theres empty seats everywhere... I WANT MY JEWS BACK! It was so cool to see the maccabeats here, next time come and stay for good!

@ezramuskat139 9 жыл бұрын

Taking a song that's already good and making it even better, along with imparting good life advice. This is why these guys are so good.

@impalamama7302 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this song and love the Maccabeats work!! I listen to it even when we arn't in this season of Ha SHem's appointed season. Nonetheless, I have to smile broadly watching this. Most of the the "choices" that were changed is simply "not being a selfish pig" Think of others. They are simply good manners . Simple common courtesy. Like common sense, both are getting rarer and rarer! Thanks for this video, we need grounding at least once a year!

@ArnoldTeras 5 жыл бұрын

What a deeply moving and uplifting song! Jewish culture is so positive! :)

@dugood70 Жыл бұрын

Hard to believe it's been 11 years since this came out. I remember the day it showed up on KZfaq.

@raksbrasil 13 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful! Especially the part where everyone is in synagogue praying. It brought tears to my eyes! This song is to the point! Rosh Hashana is about finding out what where praying about, and not just wishing it were over!

@ladonyniamaeadams9911 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Maccabeats guys for doing this song and for making this song video. I love it!

@mily3669 4 жыл бұрын

שיר מושלם. אי אפשר להפסיק לשמוע את השירים שלכם!! אוהבים מישראל

@user-hj9mg9nh7z Жыл бұрын

מצטרפת... במיוחד בספירת העומר (בתור דוסית שלא שומעת בתקופה זו אלא ווקאלי) תודה

@NeverlandSystemSunflower 10 ай бұрын

Love the spacesuit cameo for Noey!!!

@blackeyesuezie 11 жыл бұрын

I came to youtube looking for musice by cole porter but clicked on your video and was blown away. I love your music and your sound. You don't need to know my religion but I will tell you anyway. I am a born again Christian and your music is universal because music is universal. Todah rabah.

@stars1836 10 жыл бұрын

Shana tovah everyone Speaking of Good Life, I was upset about something recently, but I found that it's better to let go of negative feelings and don't let it get me down. We should enjoy what we have and that helps to have a good life, Shana Tovah

@impalamama7302 5 жыл бұрын

We have a CHOICE. We can bless the Almighty, ourselves, our neighbors and even our enemies, and life. Or we can curse the same, the power of life and death resides in the tongue.

@CyraEm 12 жыл бұрын

I love those three who have officially become the "greek ones".

@rabbimjn 12 жыл бұрын

Onerepublic: Great original. Maccabeats: That's how you make the pursuit of pleasure turn into something beautiful, authentic and meaningful. Bravo. My favorite contrast: One republic says "hopelessly", you say, "hopefully"

@lauracarlisle58 8 ай бұрын

This is my favorite Maccabeats song. I wish it was available on Spotify.

@lindalambeck1941 9 жыл бұрын

So love revisiting this each year.

@myotherusername9224 7 жыл бұрын

This music makes me happy and hopeful, joyful.

@Judys_Jewish_Music 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta share this before Rosh Hashana‼️‼️ Love It❣️❣️🙌🏻🙌🏻👌👌

@MrsEstyS 12 жыл бұрын

This song is on replay all morning..it keeps me focused that we got to make a change for the better because the new year is around the corner.. love the lyrics!!!

@elmo2488 9 жыл бұрын

I love that the song is great and that the video tells a relateable and simple story. One of your best videos ever!

@Pinkangelinmenard 7 жыл бұрын

I love these guys. Love the Acopella

@isabelleballande9153 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Just great how much love is flowing through all the videos of the Maccabeats! G-d bless them!

@wemustntdwell423 12 жыл бұрын

Watched this a billion times already and I still love it! You guys are really great!

@davidelevy2617 10 жыл бұрын

thank you guys! you make us proud to be Haredi Jews showing our true mission in the world: spread peace, respect and tolerance. happy hanukka to everyone

@scottadler 10 жыл бұрын

I don't think they are Heredi. They are clearly Modern Orthodox (or National Religious).

@musicalinclinedpup 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Hanukkah! 🕎

@humzaibrahim2751 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Muslim but I love Jews

@ChrisCoxRox77 11 жыл бұрын

I am not religious...I LOVE the Maccabeats. Very good inspiring songs!

@DH34baseballfun 5 ай бұрын

I love this song. From start to finish, beautiful.

@SCK912 13 жыл бұрын

What a great song with a very positive message for the new year. La Shana Tovah! Keept the music coming!

@ourlostrose 8 жыл бұрын

Love this... it is so beautiful! Shalom.

@Classic0Mistake 12 жыл бұрын

Using this track and video for my A.R.K Project, teaching young people to define kindness through themselves, I knew this song was perfect. Although I look less professional dancing in the corner whilst they watch. This song was a major inspiration for the project and I smile every time I hear one of students singing it now.

@bigbeautifulbel 12 жыл бұрын

I Love these Guys. I am 60 Years old and a christian, this music give me joy! Keep up the good work.

@bullie71 7 жыл бұрын

Maccabeats are great singers ! Iris U.S.A

@hudischorr2737 10 жыл бұрын

i love jewish songs because it speaks to me and im a jew so i don't want to hide it

@tinacharlene658 11 жыл бұрын

Love to watch this in the morning with my cup of coffee, My day always seems to go better.

@elmo2488 13 жыл бұрын

The best part is that the message is so universally understood. Love you guys forever and for always

@MozALoser 9 жыл бұрын

So wonderful to hear such positive music instead of the garbage out there. Bravo!

@ArnoldTeras 5 жыл бұрын

Jewish culture is so clean and positive! I wish more Americans could learn a thing or two from their people! :)

@mrmatt2466 4 жыл бұрын

@@ArnoldTeras like you, hope more Americans take on your attitude, G-d bless you

@wubsters8285 9 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite Macabeats song!! Such a great song, so why isn't it on any of their albums??

@brianna6397 13 жыл бұрын

this video just shows that no matter how many people try to stand up agianst us... or try to show that we are no good .... we will always prevail :) thank you maccabeats.... thumbs up if you agree

@CatD66 12 жыл бұрын

The Maccabeats just popped into my head and so I've just been checking out their songs and didn't realise it's Rosh Hashanah tonight. This song has blessed me. Thank you.

@dvoraisdancing 10 жыл бұрын

love it!

@aphilip9447 6 жыл бұрын

Still one of their best! Shanah Tovah to one and all!

@andreabaker2 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful music, with wonderful examples of doing everyday helpful things for others.

@devsteinberg 13 жыл бұрын

Love it! Your best one yet - perfect blend of fun/humor, yet not losing the seriousness of the holiday.

@brianschon4989 4 жыл бұрын

yes good life happy new year

@danadams7739 8 жыл бұрын

you guys were awesome

@MidStutsman 13 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always...I LOVE these guys~their sound~their upbeat messages!! I have their album...Fantastic!

@user-kn6of8ri1f 6 жыл бұрын

!!I have no words that perfect song in the world

@davestonehill6177 8 жыл бұрын

Like this tune!

@akivalasson339 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome ❤️💕

@janetscreativepillow 7 жыл бұрын

What a great video and what great singers. Love the message. We can all make a difference. All we have to do is try.

@nancysaenz6419 9 жыл бұрын

I love your music!!!!! It is wonderful and you are a blessing to me! Thank you, Nancy

@juancarlosrodriguez7345 10 жыл бұрын

I think the maccabeats , it's is a great artists ... go

@jilltk113 12 жыл бұрын

This video makes me so happy. It is great to hear and inspiring to watch with lots of clever moments to smile with. Thanks also to the person who shared how they used it in a class. I teach and could see using it.

@kaya347 12 жыл бұрын

this gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. You guys are amazing!

@chavabaskin3777 7 жыл бұрын

I love this video and shana tova

@ytfan1012 9 жыл бұрын

Still love The Maccabeats!!!!

@teirav4246 11 жыл бұрын

I like listening to their music. The songs brighten the atmosphere and put you in a good mood.

@blah7694 11 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite song from the Maccabeats, and its perfect for this New Year.

@AsherHalperin 7 жыл бұрын

Love this

@bittonkidz4321 7 жыл бұрын

Asher Halperin kp, lo, kjnhgf

@TheSingleStatus 12 жыл бұрын

This is really inspiring :) Glad i found you! -Rochelle.

@shalevj 13 жыл бұрын

What a message and what a rich sound, heart warming!

@user-ho3yv5xn2t 3 жыл бұрын

אני אוהבת את נוי כל כך הרבה ואהבתי שהוא שם את הפוסטר של ביבר!!💜

@adinaleahwachsman8672 9 жыл бұрын

ani l'dodi v'dodi li Ktivah V'chatima Tova Shana tova!

@josephusisraelius116 8 жыл бұрын

Шалом всем! Очень красивая песня! :-)

@gangwerrox 12 жыл бұрын

i love everyone they are so awesome and have such good voices!!!

@annawerlikova4347 9 жыл бұрын

These voices are really great! I LOVE it! Anna Werliková, Yiddish singer

@joeyh1457 9 жыл бұрын

good song

@nessyakamhi2995 10 жыл бұрын

Where is the download link?

@PAL669 3 жыл бұрын

In 5781, still one of their best.

@Glittergurl1313 12 жыл бұрын

YOUR SONGS MAKE ME FEEL SO GOOD TY

@kriskringlestein-thejewish6276 6 жыл бұрын

Who are the thumbs down people out there?? Why?

@KristalynJGlitter_Mafia_Don 10 жыл бұрын

My only critique of this is...WHY does he have a Justin Bieber poster on his wall????? lol

@TheIamblessed 9 жыл бұрын

My 14 year old daughter said the same thing to me when we were watching the video! It doesn't seem right. But we both love this song! Shana Tovah!

@LuckyBadger 9 жыл бұрын

its probably to make the video funny

@Falamu445 9 жыл бұрын

KristalynJ Maybe because he favors his music...

@impalamama7302 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe he is signaling he is gay....but still honors Ha Shem?

@karensantana-pagan1401 4 жыл бұрын

@@impalamama7302 he's not gay at all

@AnneTortorahassomething2say 12 жыл бұрын

I just want to thank you for your wonderful music, and for using your talents to praise our Creator. I'm not Jewish...just a practicing Catholic who happens to be a music teacher. I have been happy to share your work with my students, and will continue to do so. May your work continue to be blessed!!

@MissRyoko 13 жыл бұрын

Yay!! new Maccabeats song!! I love you guys!!!

@jennysummers4883 7 жыл бұрын

Shana Tova!

@zainabbarakat9566 6 жыл бұрын

Shona tova 5779 ❤️✡️🖖

@Castor2x2 12 жыл бұрын

Absolut and totally great and best and lovely and most big and I dunna what else song! I love it!

@Fabricgirl 13 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful! Every aspect such an inspiration to our kids! Plus..... great to see Uri playing guitar on a bench!

@sharlenesmith4527 7 жыл бұрын

love God and Yahushua>Jesus Christ All heart soul mind Never Be anyOne BUT YOU,Others wish they had youkk FAVUR!!!!

@sharlenesmith4527 7 жыл бұрын

OOps YOU'LL FAVOR wth our heavenly Father

@okonh0wp 10 жыл бұрын

Is it me or does it look like the guy at 2:25 is married to a teenager? She does not look older than 20, haha. And yes, married, because orthodox Jews don't date in any conventional sense and do not eat meals one-on-one with people of the opposite sex. I love this video, though, because it shows these people living normal lives and interacting in the secular world and everything and it has a great digestible message.

@anneliseholwerda468 10 жыл бұрын

Could be his sister :)

@okonh0wp 10 жыл бұрын

Haha, that is true. They are not aloud to socialize one-on-one with their cousins (so I suppose going the WVa road to romance is out) but they are aloud to socialize one-on-one with their siblings. Orthodox Judaism is super weird but I met these guys when they came to perform in my town and they're pretty cool..

@anneliseholwerda468 10 жыл бұрын

okonh0wp I think Orthodox Judaism is cool and amazing, I'm very thankful for it! I'm not Jewish but... I know it takes some understanding to really know what they're doing and why... but it's truly a treasure in this world :)

@okonh0wp 10 жыл бұрын

I think some sects of Orthodox Judaism (Modern Orthodox, which is what most of the Maccabeats would define themselves as) are great and should be praised, but there is a dark side to some of the other sects and I even think they're dangerous (unpious dot com has some good accounts of this). I also don't think I'm like a bad or illegitimate Jew for not following all 613 of the commandments to the letter like they do

@anneliseholwerda468 10 жыл бұрын

okonh0wp There are definitely problems in the Jewish community, but Orthodox Judaism itself is in my experience a blessing. This is where you'll find people who are unwilling to compromise on the commandments because they want to be that close to Hashem, and it shows very deeply in their lives and their families, even though it's so counter-cultural. Not all ultra-Orthodox Jews are racist or hypocritical, and many... a few of whom I've met, and the people around them... make me realise that I want to live like that as well. You kind of have to see how precious it is in their lives, in their families, and the blessing it is to countless people around them, to get that. Modern Orthodox Jews also believe in keeping the commandments, which to me makes sense because if they're from our Creator then they pretty much matter... but I know it's complicated/hard. I'm really considering becoming Jewish and I wouldn't do so unless I meant to really keep the laws and even the relevant customs of whatever community I was serving Hashem with and within. Anyway, I think that Modern Orthodoxy loses A LOT in its ultra-leniency, but also one of my teachers whom I respect extremely deeply and learn a lot from is closer to MO for a number of important reasons in his life. Thank God that you guys have this ongoing conversation about how to best turn your intentions in actual actions of what is right and not what is wrong in each detail, in the big picture. Even though we may only know in the future what was the best thing to do now, may He bless it now already!

@tallevi7323 12 жыл бұрын

amazing i can not stop hear it!

@seagullguitar777 12 жыл бұрын

I love it!, great lyrics and a great sound. Thanx guys

@MsAnnabelle12345 10 жыл бұрын

Jewis people rock!!!!!

@micah3807 10 жыл бұрын

true.

@MsAnnabelle12345 10 жыл бұрын

Yup. When ever I go to shabbat the people there is soo amazing and their voice is incredible.

@st.johnarkofthecovenant9227 8 жыл бұрын

My stepdad is Jewish and I really would like to be a Jew . But how?

@taliron 8 жыл бұрын

+Natania James .You may pass thru giyur .Turn to the nearest synagogue !Success

@yaffynewman5296 8 жыл бұрын

+Natania James You'd have to convert - there are different levels of conversion. So it would depend on what you consider "Jewish" or "observant" :)

@prizantsproducts4u 8 жыл бұрын

Go to the Messianic Congregation near you - everything Jewish, with Yeshua added. Jews and Gentiles worshiping our Messiah together!! It is awesome, like heaven will be! God bless you in your journey to know the Lord our Messiah!

@interseed 8 жыл бұрын

being a Noahide is not the same as a full convert - ///as it is written in the Talmud--the Self made proselytes will rise up and come against Israel :(

@rabbielkanabenavraham9334 8 жыл бұрын

visit www.amhasefer.jimdo.com

@Kiksblahh 13 жыл бұрын

Amazing !! U guys are wonderful ! Thank u so much for all the videos they are a pleasure to watch :)

@Innperlenburg 13 жыл бұрын

Great song. A great people. Bless you and shalom!

@FutornyyIsraelNews 7 жыл бұрын

Shana 5777 tova ISRAEL💖💖💖

@BOTOSANI123 7 жыл бұрын

GMAR HATIMA TOVA

@maddypc 11 жыл бұрын

Another fabulous, and very apt song and video. Please keep them coming. We love them all. :)

@lazergoespewpew1 12 жыл бұрын

I think this is my favorite song by the Maccabeats. It might even be my favorite song all together!

@Falamu445 9 жыл бұрын

Can most Jews in America actually speak Hebrew? Why or why not?

@cassandrawxo8466 9 жыл бұрын

Falamu445 Most Jews I know speak Hebrew, for myself I speak Yiddish. It depends on where you come from....

@MrThreelittlemaids 9 жыл бұрын

+Jennifer Brower Is there a difference?

@RachelMichtom 8 жыл бұрын

+Falamu445 It depends on how you're raised. I don't speak Hebrew or Yiddish, but my dad knows Yiddish and I know several other Jews who do know Hebrew.

@adelinegoldman327 8 жыл бұрын

+Falamu445 Most of my jewish friends speak Hebrew. They learn it in school. I learned it in Israel because I was there for 5 months a few years ago..