When I was just a small boy
I heard the legend of the dove
Like all the other animals
Hashem created it with love
But the dove was extra special
For it was so pure and white
Hashem sent it to the forest
To turn the darkness into light
But all the animals were jealous
And their hatred grew so strong
They plotted ways to rid themselves
Of the dove and his sweet songs
First the tiger then the jackal
Then the bear and then the snake
When they'd attack, the dove would run
And the dove barely escaped
So the dove turned to Hashem
Tears streaming down his cheeks
I feel that I am all alone
With no one close to me
But then from under Hashem's throne
Where he stores his precious things
He gave the dove a special gift
He gave the dove his wings
And he said, "Higher and higher
Higher than the sky
Higher and higher
That's as high as you can fly
You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you dreamed
Higher and higher
You'll fly so close to me"
The dove went to the forest
With confidence and pride
He'd never have to run again
And he'd never have to hide
He would always be protected
And now that he had wings
He would sit up in a treetop
And the world would hear him sing
But all the animals were furious
When they saw the dove's new wings
It was if Hashem was telling them
That the dove would be their king
So they pounced upon the dove
And he could barely fly
They left him torn and wounded
They left him there to die
So the dove turned to Hashem
And he cried, "It isn't fair!
These precious wings you gave to me
That I always have to wear
They are so very heavy
Much more than I can bear
Please take me from the forest
I cannot make it there"
And then Hashem turned to the dove
"My child, please understand
Now I have given you your wish
Your destiny is in your hands
If you use your wings for flying
They'll never weigh you down
And you'll fly up so much higher
Than those who live upon the ground"
"And you'll go higher and higher
Higher than the sky
Higher and higher
That's as high as you can fly
You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you dreamed
Higher and higher
You'll fly so close to me"
The dove returned back to the forest
And now the others lay and wait
They'd attack the dove in unison
And this time death would be his fate
But the dove was so determined
And he began to fly
Like Hashem had promised him
He soared up towards the sky
And he went higher and higher (higher and higher)
Higher than the sky (higher than the sky)
Higher and higher
That's as high as you can fly (high as you can fly)
You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you dreamed (higher than you dreamed)
Higher and higher
You'll fly so close to me, oh
Higher and higher
Higher than the sky
Higher and higher
That's as high as you can fly
You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you dreamed
Higher and higher
You'll fly so close to me
Our story has concluded
But friends, there's one more thing
The little dove, that's you and me
And the Torah, that's our wings
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You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you dreamed
Higher and higher
You'll fly, you'll fly so close to me, oh