Like many of Mr. Cohen's songs it doesn't have one specific meaning but is many things and can actually change from verse to verse. It's sort of stream-of-consciousness meanings and interpretations. He often spends months and years writing songs and has been known to change songs long after they've been recorded. To me part of this song is about his longing for personal peace and happiness during his long battles with depression. Suzanne was a real person but in the song she's more of a symbol of the obliviousness that people in general have towards his desires and despair. Faith has eluded him, love has eluded him and happiness has eluded him but the only people who understand that are just as lost as he is.
Like many of Mr. Cohen's songs it doesn't have one specific meaning but is many things and can actually change from verse to verse. It's sort of stream-of-consciousness meanings and interpretations. He often spends months and years writing songs and has been known to change songs long after they've been recorded. To me part of this song is about his longing for personal peace and happiness during his long battles with depression. Suzanne was a real person but in the song she's more of a symbol of the obliviousness that people in general have towards his desires and despair. Faith has eluded him, love has eluded him and happiness has eluded him but the only people who understand that are just as lost as he is.
@cubbyjo hi ! good understanding of this song, I think so. :-)
@cubbyjo hi ! good understanding of this song, I think so. :-)