בלדה לביישן [Balada le-bayshan] [English translation]

There's no shame in getting excited from a simple melody like this

There's no shame in getting addicted and deteriorating to one night stands, to the passion

There's no shame in freezing from fear, and losing control

There's no shame in running away from a fight as a kid, i.e. fight or flight

There's no shame in saying sorry I really don't know

There's no shame in asking for help when you're sinking, and diving slowly

There's no shame in driving all slow, taking your time

There's no shame in sitting a bit by yourself on the side without going crazy

Without being seen, all the time

Had I only known

Had I only known how to take a deep breath 1

I wouldn't have run

Wouldn't have been silent, or embraced the awkwardness

There's no shame in learning to be silent a little instead of arguing

It's not weird to see a grown man running from a bug, so scared

There's no shame in opening your heart and then getting hurt again

There's no shame in stuttering when they ask you if you've said something? Cause I didn't understand anything

There's no shame in knowing how to clean up after yourself

There's no shame in wishing the best even to those who don't like you, to say the least

There's no shame in curling up, getting confused, mingling and gossip, taking part in all the fuss

There's no shame in sitting on your own with your silence, with no one around at all

Had I only known

Had I only known how to take a deep breath

I wouldn't have run

Wouldn't have been silent, or embraced the awkwardness

There's no shame in beign shy and scared of making a fool of yourself

There's no shame in being sad if your ex has succeeded, in finding a guy for herself

There's no shame in admitting that you care what everyone thinks of you

And it's not the end of the world even if they're all laughing at you, they don't define who you are

Had I only known

Had I only known how to take a deep breath

I wouldn't have run

Wouldn't have been silent, or embraced the awkwardness

1. breathing your fill, being completly relaxed and not being anxious or worried.