The original version, written by Elie Botbol , has become a poignant symbol of the Holocaust. It was famously taught to children in the film Jonah Who Lived in the Whale and is traditionally sung by schoolchildren on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27).
Despite the heavy historical context, the modern Marnik and SMACK version is often interpreted in a festival context as a song of unity, reassurance, and overcoming fear. Musical Guide & Structure Marnik & Smack – Gam Gam | Releases - Discogs Marnik & SMACK - Gam Gam (Official Audio)
The song is a modern electronic rendition of a Hebrew hymn based on Psalm 23:4 from the Old Testament: "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me" . The original version, written by Elie Botbol ,