In the past we have discussed here serious problems with a certain neo-Hasidic group and some of their activities, including the children's kiddie jingle "Every Yid's a Big Tzaddik", which they promote for all.
However, we needn't despair, it is possible for even a seriously flawed song, message, individual, or group, to be rectified and gain a תיקון. In that spirit, we share corrected lyrics for it (with the flawed, rejected lyrics crossed out nearby, for ease of comparison, contrast), to hopefully bring the catchy tune into compliance with mainstream traditional Torah Yiddishkeit.
Noach was an איש צדיק, Noach was an איש צדיק
Noach was a big tzaddik, Noach was a big tzaddik
From his keppeleh to his fiselech, Noach was an איש צדיק
From his keppeleh to his fiseleh, Noach was a big tzaddik
Noach was an איש צדיק, Noach was an איש צדיק
Noach was a big tzaddik, Noach was a big tzaddik
From his keppeleh to his fiselech, Noach was an איש צדיק
From his keppeleh to his fiseleh, Noach was a big tzaddik
Every Yid can be a tzaddik, every Yid can be a tzaddik,
Every Yid's a big tzaddik, every Yid's a big tzaddik
Every Yid can be a tzaddik, every Yid can be a tzaddik,
Every Yid's a big tzadik, every Yid's a big tzaddik
From his keppeleh (head) to his fiselech (feet), every Yid can be a tzaddik
From his keppeleh to his fiseleh, every Yid's a big tzaddik
Instead of the delusional, dangerous falsehood in the other version, which leads to depression and disillusionment when it encounters real life, our version is realistic and hopeful at the same time. So if you are in a place where you cannot escape the song entirely, raise it up, be מתקן it, by substituting our lyrics.
May we be זוכה, merit בקרוב, to the day when ועמך כלם צדיקים will be a reality, אכי"ר.
