A song that the beloved flutist and singer Avi Piamenta had worked on but never got to release was shared by his family following his untimely passing this past Friday.

Piamenta, 69, was part of the Piamenta Band with his late brother Yosi Piamenta, a talented guitarist. Together, they wrote and recorded many joyous and soulful tunes.

Their personal story of becoming baalei teshuva and turning into dedicated Chassidim of the Rebbe was often reflected in their concerts and demeanor, which exemplified ahavas Yisroel and belief in Moshiach.

The song “Soon You’ll Understand” reflects that. Recently written in English by Piamenta, it discusses the current exile and how the hardships are part of the plan to bring the final redemption.

“He worked on it for a very long time,” a family member told COLlive.com. “He put his everything into it. Obviously, English wasn’t his first language. It was very meaningful to him, and he was very proud of it.”

“He was planning to put it out,” the relative added. “Until then, he ran it through AI to hear what it would sound like. And he never got around to put it out.”

COLlive presents the song in memory of Avraham Ben Yehuda.

VIDEO: Avi Piamenta – Soon You’ll Understand

LYRICS:

When you were afraid, I was holding you
When you felt alone, I stood beside you
When you asked, “Where are you?” I stayed still
Because my love ran deeper than your will

You thought I was gone, but I was near
Every silence, I was right here
You saw a wall, but I was the space
Making room for light, not just a place

And soon you’ll understand
There was no bad from my hand
What felt like pain was too high to see
What broke you down was building you free
You’ll look back and finally know
It was love, disguised below
And I never left you, not for a beat
Not in the dark, not in defeat

Every tear you cried, I cried it too
What touched your heart went through Mine too
You walked through fire, I walked with you
What crushed your strength, I carried through

They told you to wait, I waited too
Longing for the day I could reveal to you
That everything you feared was grace
Just wearing a deeper face

And soon you’ll understand
There was no bad from my hand
The night you hated was the way
To reach the light you’ll see today
And I never left you, not for a breath
I was inside your every step

I haven’t returned to my royal gate
Because I promised — I’d wait
I won’t wear my crown or rise above
Until I bring you back, with love

So my dear G-d, if this is the time
Please let it be gentle, let it shine
Let the good come clear, let the pain be gone
Let Moshiach walk in with a song
No more shadows, no delay
Let it be soon… maybe today

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