This melody is composed of two distinct, yet related, melodies. The soft, tranquil tones at the beginning express the unburdened way of life of the righteous. In contrast, the stormy, raging tones of the second melody express the deep feelings of remorse of the repentant one
This melody abounds in feeling and is appropriate to the thought expressed of the failure at not having
sufficient emotion in prayer and study of Torah
"The tongue is the pen of the heart, but melody is the pen of the soul," wrote Rabbi Schneur Zalman, the founder of Chabad Chasidism. Chabad melodies, whether joyous or reflective, introduce a dimension beyond words or intellect, often bringing the inner soul to experience G-dliness. Chasidic songs have grown and multiplied as they have been handed down through the generations. It has been the task of the Nichoah (Nigunei Chasidei Chabad) Society, founded by the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, to collect Chabad niggunim from various sources and determine their authentic versions. These recordings capture the various moods and atmosphere of various chasidic occasions.