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Artist/Band:
Leonard Cohen
Lyrics for Song: Nancy
Lyrics for Album: Live Songs [1973]
It seems so long ago,
Nancy was alone,
Looking ate the Late Late show
Through a semi-precious stone.
In the House of Honesty
Her father was on trial,
In the House of Mystery
There was no one at all,
There was no one at all.
It seems so long ago,
None of us were strong;
Nancy wore green stockings
And she slept with everyone.
She never said she'd wait for us
Although she was alone,
I think she fell in love for us
In nineteen sixty one,
In nineteen sixty one.
It seems so long ago,
Nancy was alone,
A forty five beside her head,
An open telephone.
We told her she was beautiful,
We told her she was free
But none of us would meet her in
The House of Mystery,
The House of Mystery.
And now you look around you,
See her everywhere,
Many use her body,
Many comb her hair.
In the hollow of the night
When you are cold and numb
You hear her talking freely then,
She's happy that you've come,
She's happy that you've come.
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Nancy - Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen's 'Nancy' stands as a quintessential example of his late-career poetic sensibility, blending folk-rock instrumentation with profound lyrical introspection. Recorded during the 1973 era, the track captures the artist's signature ability to weave personal narrative with universal themes of longing and spiritual seeking. The song's haunting melody and Cohen's distinctive vocal delivery create an intimate atmosphere that defines his work in the folk and art rock genres. As part of his extensive discography, 'Nancy' reflects the mature artistic voice that would later influence countless musicians, establishing Cohen as a master of using simple musical structures to convey complex emotional landscapes. The recording remains a cornerstone of his catalog, celebrated for its lyrical depth and atmospheric quality. |
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| Album Lyrics: Live Songs [1973] |
Leonard Cohen
"Live Songs [1973]"
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