As I stand in candlelight with my hands upon my eyes
There's a passion in my prayers that rends the skies
For a mother's tears can shatter every gate that bars the way
All the heavens will echo the words those mothers say

V'zakeini v'zakeini, take my children by the hand
Help them walk along Your way, may they never go astray
May then know You as I know You
Oh Hashem accept my plee
Give me children who give nachas, V'zakeni

As I stand in candlelight while my home is dark and still
There's a void inside my heart I long to fill
Will I ever be a mother
Will that blessing come my way
Will I stand by the candles with gratitude and pray

V'zakeini....