Forget all the over interpretation, all the breaking down of the song into little pieces, all this discussion of King David and Bathsheba, masterbation (???), etc. - even to the point of breaking down what Cohen meant by using the word Hallelujah !
The point is all these lines, all these references, ARE the tools to the meaning, not the meaning. What is the meaning? That inspite of all our mistakes, misunderstandings, inperfections and pain in love, life and our understanding of God we should — we must — still cry out thank-you, thank God, knowing it will never be perfect.
This is clear to me. But you don’t have to believe me — I heard Leonard Cohen himself say this.
That is a very good reply. The lyrics are very hard to interpret. They leave a lot of room to think about and for everyone to find his own truth.
That is a very good reply. The lyrics are very hard to interpret. They leave a lot of room to think about and for everyone to find his own truth.
I mean, there's so much to think about "3 wise men" (James Blunt), so what can one say about this piece of art?
I mean, there's so much to think about "3 wise men" (James Blunt), so what can one say about this piece of art?
The general tone is dark, that's clear. Lot's of problems, lot's of guilt.
The general tone is dark, that's clear. Lot's of problems, lot's of guilt.
I don't know know that much about Leonard Cohen (RIP) but I see him as as a man who sees life as an ever ongoing struggle to find out what's right and what's wrong. With no clear answers, lots of decisions, which both are right and wrong at the same time. And it's only YOU who'll have to make a decision and live with it.
Love and sex are (if given freedom of choice and leaving war and starvation outside) the major decisions we'll make in our live.
So I think Leonard is talking about these things a lot and that you'll find yourself inescapably guilty if you'll given in to your lust. And also if you don't.
Forget all the over interpretation, all the breaking down of the song into little pieces, all this discussion of King David and Bathsheba, masterbation (???), etc. - even to the point of breaking down what Cohen meant by using the word Hallelujah !
The point is all these lines, all these references, ARE the tools to the meaning, not the meaning. What is the meaning? That inspite of all our mistakes, misunderstandings, inperfections and pain in love, life and our understanding of God we should — we must — still cry out thank-you, thank God, knowing it will never be perfect. This is clear to me. But you don’t have to believe me — I heard Leonard Cohen himself say this.
the power of HALLELUJAH!
the power of HALLELUJAH!
That is a very good reply. The lyrics are very hard to interpret. They leave a lot of room to think about and for everyone to find his own truth.
That is a very good reply. The lyrics are very hard to interpret. They leave a lot of room to think about and for everyone to find his own truth.
I mean, there's so much to think about "3 wise men" (James Blunt), so what can one say about this piece of art?
I mean, there's so much to think about "3 wise men" (James Blunt), so what can one say about this piece of art?
The general tone is dark, that's clear. Lot's of problems, lot's of guilt.
The general tone is dark, that's clear. Lot's of problems, lot's of guilt.
I don't know know that much about Leonard Cohen (RIP) but I see him as as a man who sees life as an ever ongoing struggle to find out what's right and what's wrong. With no clear answers, lots of decisions, which both are right and wrong at the same time. And it's only YOU who'll have to make a decision and live with it.
Love and sex are (if given freedom of choice and leaving war and starvation outside) the major decisions we'll make in our live.
So I think Leonard is talking about these things a lot and that you'll find yourself inescapably guilty if you'll given in to your lust. And also if you don't.
It's about making decision and live with them.
Jesus, Svenner80 Why did you bury Leonard? I didn't hear about his passing
Jesus, Svenner80 Why did you bury Leonard? I didn't hear about his passing