The Maccabeats - Candles on the Sill - Hanukkah

Music video for "Candles on the Sill," a parody of "Castle on the Hill" originally performed by Ed Sheeran
Video by Uri Westrich
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Lyrics by The Maccabeats
Additional lyrics by Spencer Garfield
Arranged by Julian Horowitz
Recorded by Mordy Weinstein for MaxMord Studios and Jason Goldglanz for rechordme.com
Additional recording by Colin Egan and Alex Green
Edited by Alex Green for Plaid Productions
Mixed by Ed Boyer
Mastered by Dave Sperandio for Vocal Mastering
Director of photography: Giovanni Ferlito
Motion Graphics: Denah Emerson
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Ten years ago we played our first set
We were singing for just family and our friends
And our hearts beat with the rush that comes from a cheering crowd
We were younger then
Who could know that then
We’d rise at dawn for early shows
Praying backstage before we go
Cry together tears of joy and hope
Who knows where this goes
We just hope you come along
We find our way
Led by the light of those eight nights and days
Singing to Al Hanissim
And we bless the days each year
Thankful we got here
Beautiful memories lighting the candles on the sill
A week in deep dark winter’s when we celebrate
Shining bright on the shortest days with the ones that we love
Don’t know what we did to deserve this light
Hoping we learn to use it right
But we were younger then
Take us back to when
We found our voice despite our fears
Through ups and downs over the years
We never dreamed of being here for so long
And as we grow
We just hope you come along
We find our way
Led by the light of those eight nights and days
Singing to al hanissim
And we bless the days each year
Thankful we got here
Beautiful memories lighting the candles on the sill
One for teachers of song
Two for those who sing along
Three for new friends who share
Four for old friends that care
Five for partners by our side
Six for sources of our pride
Seven for those who raised us and eight
Can’t wait to go home

[@user-uw3su9fn4z]

ואוו, אין לי מילים, אהבתי כ"כ, אפילו שזה יצא לפני כמה שנים ורק עשיו אני שומעת אותו... תמשיכו ככה!

[@gabrielkhourifonseca]

Hey guys, I happened to get to watch your videos only last year, 2018, I'm a Catholic from a Lebanese Family who lives in Brazil and I have already prayed with many of your songs! They draw me to Jesus, My God and Savior and He is jew ;-) God bless you guys and may you guys keep singing dor so long

[@margaretwhitt3037]

I love this! You guys are awesome !! You have made teaching ESL a joy for me every December. To see so many of my students from so many nations singing your Hanukkah songs and spinning dreidels is such a heart-warming flash of peace on Earth! Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs and atheists all chanting about flipping latkes and hoping to spin a gimmel or hay- this is so awesome! Thanks again!

[@lynnshell78]

congrats on 10 years maccabeats hears to many more may your light keep burning happy Hanukkah

[@l.schantz967]

A!MEN!! Ditto with High Octane! With Good Blessings wish's, tunes in the future

[@yvonnehuffman4538]

As a Christian which I hope doesn’t offend, have enjoyed every song you have sung. Thank you for sharing your talent and hope to hear many more songs.

[@michaelkaiser5994]

Yvonne Huffman no offense taken. G-d bless you!

[@childofhashem7350]

Yvonne Huffman, if you are up for a challenge, read the NEW TESTAMENT in light of the OLD TESTAMENT. You may discover some really awesome things. The Torrah and G-d's law is for both the native born and the sojourner... that's you. G_d is unchanging... And here is another thing to ponder. If you claim to be a christian, you are a follower of Yeshua (Jesus). Did you know that your Messiah Jesus was a Jew. If you are a follower, then what are you following? He showed us how to keep G-d's commandments. He did not come to do away with the law, but to show us how to live it in love. Bless you as you journey!

[@Thrusce]

"I think you have the wrong house."

[@myjoyfulmayhem3257]

@@childofhashem7350 I know this is a very old post but I just wanted to say WHAT A BEAUTIFUL statement... In part through the Maccabeats I've found "the way, the light", I was blessed to send my very young children to a PUBLIC school in Mobile, AL! of all places. The Rabbi spent A LOT of time reading to the children and read them the story of Passover they came home with SO MANY questions I couldn't answer one phone call to the Synagogue and a whole world opened up to our family... it was affirming, Yeshua spoke to us...

[@childofhashem7350]

@@myjoyfulmayhem3257 That is wonderful. Blessings to you and your family as you journey. There seems to be a huge division between Jew and Gentile, but once we are "grafted in" there should be no division. We are all one in Messiah. I hope you find His commandments a joy to follow and not a burden. There are so many blessings in them. Shalom!

[@Aphelion87]

Yet another great video from the maccabeats! You guys never fail to impress me!

[@hannahvia9051]

I'm not crying nope not crying at all nope nope nope. Someone is cutting onions that's all. My mascara is suppose to look this way.

[@moriahthompson9404]

Same. These lyrics aren't tear-jerking at all. I get misty randomly...really...😭😭

[@triceratopz5380]

lol

[@zimrah4837]

I thought I was the only one lol

[@Marielleelkayam]

yea me too.... definitely supposed to look like this...

[@yvonnehuffman4538]

I found your music up beat and a joy to listen. It may be 6-7 years ago since I first hear you and look forward to every new song you sing. As a Christian which I hope does not offend you, know that G-d has blessed your group with a wonderful talent which you share to all who will listen. Thank you and may we have many more songs from you young men.

[@Musicgirl708]

Wow this song shows how much you guys have grown and I’m so happy to be part of it all! Thank you for the amazing music you spread every year!

[@Serenova]

I love this song so SO Much. Every time I hear it I just can't help but sing along and get emotional. It's amazing how far they've come over the years, and I love all of their music.

[@handzmagic]

AMEN! These Guys are Great👍💙 Long Live ✡The Maccabeats🎶🙏

[@deborahchin7221]

Life is better because all of you ARE here! Life is richer, sweeter, fuller, full of hope! It appears you have found your true calling! Your voices, the depth of message in each song, and your wonderful videos can help inspire one and all. When anyone finds him- or herself getting through hard times your music and performances can lift one up, begin to find the way again!

[@ethane2005]

I've been checking your youtube page every day for a week waiting for your Hannukah video. Mazle Tov on another amazing video!

[@amystahl2875]

10 years of beautiful music congrats guys and here is to another 10 happy chanukah

[@Karen-gh8gv]

Love the Maccabeats! I'm not technically Jewish, though my grandfather was, and you guys make me very proud of my Jewish ancestry.

[@moshemordechaiz]

One of the most beautiful songs i ever heard, you restored my soul and my faith on a day when one of my main Torah teacher's his son has just recently passed on at 19, it is the _FAITH_ in God imbued in this song that gave me the courage to feel the pain and cry to God. God bless you forever, with people like you, the Maccabeats, this world is please God going to be redeemed and we're going to have world peace and it's going to be because of music imbued with FAITH In GOD like this. BH! Even for 10 seconds the music stopped and i felt this extraordinary void from the pain of such a tragedy of a 19 year old suddenly passing on descended from Holocaust survivors, but as soon as the music came back on, i felt my hope and joy and faith renewed and the beauty and preciousness of life. GOD Almighty please bring Moshiach and redeem this world in the joy and faith and bathe us with music of faith and gratitude and joy and comfort like this song, with the light of CHANUKAH! HALLELUYAH!:-) HASHEM MELECH AL KOL HAARETZ! HASHEM ECHAD USHEMO EHCAD! AND WORLD PEACE!:-) GOD bless you forever Maccabeats, never stop singing! NEVER STOP! SHINE YOUR LIGHT ETERNALLY WITH GOD'S HELP AND PLEASE GOD ETERNAL BLESSINGS ALL KLAL YISRAEL AND ALL GOOD PEOPLE! BH! HALLELUKAH!

[@babettecohn2125]

Thank you so much for your amazing talents! It's so exciting to hear from you once again; I love sharing your work with others through my Jewish Ed profession. Mazel Tov & Yasher Koach on 10 years; you inspire & bring us all pride!! May you all have a wonderful, Happy Chanukah!!

[@firefliesowlcity12]

I have been waiting for your Hanukkah song. You did not dissapiibt, anfmd have made my day. Thank you, I will come along. I will follow your music wherever it takes you.

[@melissaahomer]

I love you guys so much! Thank YOU for 10 years of Jewish pride and amazing music. My young daughters are even more obsessed with you guys than I am, so they have begged me to play many of your videos countless times and I can honestly say they all stand the test of 20+ watches! It has been so much fun to watch you all grow up and see the mastery of your art grow with it. Please keep going with this as long as you can...your making the world a better place to grow up Jewish, truly!

[@user-ed6ty9tl1e]

good😇😇😇😇

[@8Ayelet]

...a better place for all of us to grow up, Baruch Ha Shem!

[@miriamgreen8989]

Been watching for new songs for each special time of the calendar. Always tasteful and inspirational THANKS!

[@school9024]

Beautiful. Blessing for many more great years!

[@MsFreechild]

Another awesome performance! Thank you for starting my day with Joy! Happy Hanukkah !

[@theoglenister7740]

Wow, this is amazing! I cannot stop listening to it. Congratulations on 10 years, I hope you continue for another decade! Happy Hanukkah everyone

[@ronicheslock7702]

Love you guys - have watched you along the way and have shared many many of your videos....LOVE the band name - continuing to watch you from Maine, USA....Blessings!!!!

[@MarlaBronstein]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for all of these.

[@staceyblock7240]

Mazel Tov on 10 years! I can't believe it's been that long! We discovered you when my kids were small, and listened to Candlelight over and over and over....now my older daughter will be heading off to college, and you're all still making us smile. Thank you for your beautiful and fun music.

[@ScottHerr]

You guys are amazing. Thanks for another great cover and video. Happy Hanukkah!

[@kimberendt6595]

Thank you for 10 years of music.

[@yairoppenheim9672]

This put a smile on my face. Can't believe its been 10 years already. Keep it up guys!

[@yvonnehuffman4538]

I found your music up beat and a joy to listen. It may be 6-7 years ago since I first hear you and look forward to every new song you sing.

[@tomdolan4048]

went to their show oday!!! sang there to.. it was a amzing thank ou for the awsome concert in traflger squrare BEST EVENING EVR!!!

[@nealsavage4976]

You guys are beacons of lights-- and joy!♡

[@judycolin]

Thank you for another pleasant and well done video! ☺👌 G-d Bless you!

[@KaylaPearlCPNinja]

Wow, a whole decade! Congratulations on this milestone guys! Keep it up with your music and I hope you all have a wonderful Hanukkah.

[@adriennefiedler541]

congrats! keep singing, my family loves the music! awesome

[@lelfl]

Love your group.............. and Thank you

[@NathalieQUATREVAUX]

ah ! ah ! ah ! 🤩🤩🤩 this my sing favorite because. in french, je trouve qu'elle retrace très bien l'histoire de votre groupe. Puis, un bel hommage de remerciement à nous vos fans. Je vous ai découvert sur youtube france, fin 2006 et je vous adore. J'espère que vous continuerez. Nathalie from france

[@danielcohen9637]

Great song. Maccabeeats music is beautiful. Best acapella group I have heard

[@watfordbros5440]

Amazing video. Mazel tov on ten years!

[@user-zg7rl1ot7m]

Dear maccabeats, Thank you for 10 years of bringing joy to our lives and holidays. Every Hanukkah feels brighter with your songs. Just, thank you.

[@lillyobrien1973]

This video made me so so happy - another wonderful video! Happy Hanukkah to all of you!

[@meirae.schneider-atik2113]

You guys are as awesome as ever. May you keep spreading the light.

[@Serenova]

That was incredible! Thank you for an amazing 10 years!

[@katywaldrop5036]

Fantastic! Our family loves your music. Happy Hannukah from our family to the Maccabeats!

[@JourneyBold]

Maccabeats, this is your greatest piece, of all your song work. (...Also, it's not a "parody", as written in the description. It's an *homage* ...to a beautiful original song. Legally, it's an adaptation/transformative work.) SO uplifting, musically exquisite, bringing tears to my eyes. Thank You for pure artistry & yet again embodying everything great about being Israelites.

[@allenkonstam1]

Congrats on 10 years of great music love you guys

[@07410201]

You guys are the best!! I always listen to your music on my alexa and this song makes me feel very confedent

[@lynnemarton5378]

MAZAL TOV!! Your music has and will always light up my life - great memories last a lifetime - just keep making that beautiful music together!!! Many blessings on all of you for bringing such joy to my life and the lives of so many others!!

[@eugenialesiuk1189]

10 years thank you - really love your songs and videos - definitely will continue to listen .Mazol Tov -Chag Samaech Hannukah .

[@grokite1162]

😍 love this! Happy Hanukkah

[@jmw613]

Great vid. Beautifully crafted. Keep staying together Maccabeats; gladden the world with your music!

[@evelynmariayeshua]

Beautiful......Brilliant ..... Happy Hanukkah 👏👏👏👏👏👏💕👏👏👏👏👏💕

[@ysteichman]

My favorite one so far! Beautiful sentiment and very well sung. Great job guys!

[@icya6175]

Love these guys!

[@HagerHaus]

Love love it and you!!!

[@shoshana26]

Love this song !!! Job well done

[@katstair7614]

Thank you for a decade of yiddishkeit love and celebration. My children have grown stronger as Jews with such amazing young men as yourselves as role models. Where we live there were not any orthodox Jewish children around and being able to watch your group was an exemplary opportunity to have lessons taught through song. Todah Rabah. We would love you to come to our city sometime soon.

[@dscottsw1]

Thank you so much for your music. You are all amazing. Congrats on 10 years.

[@Dani-rr8ft]

Happy Hanukkah Macabeats. I was worried. I did think you wouldn't bring us to your joy and shine. Thank you.

[@adis892]

what a another good voice coming from the maccabeats!

[@alexlewis8136]

Yr songs have kept me happy and content during this horrible pandemic Thank you Hope to see you live one day

[@nicholasstone283]

Absolutely and utterly amazing!!!!! Chag Sameach boyz

[@leopardmustang64]

This is such a great song I love this, I love how all your voice is just blend together so nicely Happy Hannukah guys

[@yeshuaislord468]

Glad you’ve been around 10 years! Here’s to 100 more!!! 😘

[@kylerhonda5047]

Beautiful, our family has enjoyed your music for that last 3 years, the kids love your parodies. We love that your music gives them something centered around our faith.

[@zoedupreez5880]

Love your music!God really has a anointing on you all!!

[@ACallForJustice]

Happy Chanukah! Your music has become a part of our family traditions. Thank you!

[@hannahlitmanovic9073]

Incredible adaptation! I. JUST. LOVE. IT.

[@tamirgerber]

Congrats! 10 years? Unbelievable!

[@believebeluga9309]

So glad that, even as just a KZbin watcher, I've gotten to experience your journey!

[@raretulip2739]

Congrats! Your music is unbelievable, wishing all of you many years ahead!

[@intcomaz]

Guys very emotional sound! BH! Touched my heart! Happy Hanukah!

[@mikekoen6314]

Since you guys have been singing publicly it’s been a tradition to play ALL your Chanukah songs EVERY Chanukah Thank you keep up the good work Hatzlacha raba in all you do

[@LuckyBadger]

Maccabeats FOREVER! If you guys ever break up I will be completely heartbroken.

[@lucielucie5048]

I want to thank you on behalf of my six-year-old who plays your songs on repeat and my mother-in-law who sings your songs off key all holiday long. Because of you I’m able to have fun and upbeat holiday songs that were not really available 10 years ago.

[@dotolsen3884]

Thank you for brining us along as you have journeyed! God bless you all!

[@KALIKUCHUK]

you always do a great job maccabeats keep it up

[@chanaochs2602]

I love this song!!! so beautiful!!!!! congrats!!

[@sosweet4709]

Your music is awesome!!! I love you guys!

[@yudiperl]

3:48 Chanukah in Trafalgar Square! You guys rocked!

[@amyrobertson3294]

Been a fan for 3 years

[@jenkorwitz6088]

Thank u for the music Judaism is my lifestyle…my culture…my faith…the base of everything in my life on! Your music is just a small part of why I love our culture

[@learajelmohadeb5264]

I just want to say that we absolutely ADORE YOU!!! You guys are just AMAZING!! Hope you come to Mexico city soon!

[@knockbackgamer796]

Amazing....it’s that time of year again, Chanukah is approaching, time to play Candlelight on repeat for half an hour...... keep going, you guys are awesome!

[@Marielleelkayam]

happy chanukah ;)

[@jennabortnick8824]

You guys are great. Please make more

[@rachelrazin8008]

Love this!!! Good job!!!

[@kathyw3466]

Another Feast yeah = another song.Congratulations on 10 great years from Yamba Australia.

[@zalmanbukher8956]

Great Song! Added it to my Hannukah playlist Happy Hannukah

[@daisyhoch]

Omg this is awesome I love this song! Thank you and happy chanukah!:)

[@menchita14]

daisydreamgirl Z

[@stevesmythe6387]

Man, you guys are awesome!

[@bernadetterocks6894]

WHERE HAVE THESE GUYS BEEN? they're great!!!!! I want to hear more!

[@ygalitbenariel5337]

Amazing as always guys! hag sameah!

[@cyndirand5716]

Congratulations you guys!!!! You are amazing and bring soooo much joy to everyone ... freilichn Chanukah!!!

[@janetblack5181]

You are beautiful singers with your voices and your hearts

[@hamster92jp]

what a lovely surprise in my subscription page

[@ygalitbenariel5337]

JoanMar92 had the same surprise this morning!

[@moriahthompson9404]

Awesome, I love it! תודה רבה!

[@faziahaddala52]

Great video.. LOVE HANNUKAH

[@aaronguttman105]

I LOVE this song!!! It's probably one of your best! A freilichen Chanukah! Keep on singing!

[@birdblackbird4766]

today I found out you guys are still making music, makes me so happy! I heard you guys for the first time when your Purim song was new on youtube and fell in love, I used your latke song to make latke's between eight and ten years ago (estimated)(they were my first latke's) and have so many fond memories of your music!

[@graceweissmann2823]

Great song guys. Ed Sheeran and the Maccabeats what a great shiddach!

[@redempire8632]

I love the maccabeats! 😊😊😘