Synopsis
Amir Fay Gutman appears in a stark, confessional setting that mirrors the song's emotional exposure. At times, he is shown lying on a psychologist's couch, presenting the performance as an intimate self-examination rather than a conventional narrative. The imagery reflects the lyrics' movement from concealment and emotional defenses toward honesty, self-recognition, and the ability to feel fully. The video maintains a serious, introspective tone as Gutman confronts fear, longing, anger, love, and acceptance.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Margish" was released as the first single from Gutman's second solo album, "Dvash Bakaveret," in 2007.
- Gutman wrote the lyrics with Eyal Shoham and composed the music himself. The track was produced and arranged by Tal Matmor.
- The song was reportedly the first piece Gutman wrote for the album, although he spent roughly four years developing the record before its release.
- In contemporary coverage, the single was described as a particularly revealing release, marking Gutman's return to his own musical work after years of performing in theater and entertainment productions.
- The song became closely associated with Gutman's coming out in 2007. Its lyrics about lowering emotional defenses and finally looking honestly at oneself gave it an added autobiographical resonance.
- The single was issued as a 4:19 recording and included several remixes, with additional work by Yoav Arnon.
- The video was presented in January 2007 as part of the promotional launch for the album and Gutman's new solo era.