About This Song
About "Vek Nisht - Don't Waken" by Chava Alberstein
A lullaby that trembles with warning, 'Don't Waken' is a plea to let sleep shield the vulnerable. Alberstein's voice is a feather over a blade, soothing while hinting at the danger lurking beyond the cradle. The melody's gentle rocking motion carries an undercurrent of dread, calm and unease intertwined.