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Artist/Band: Leonard Cohen
Lyrics for Song: The Great Event
Lyrics for Album: More Best Of [1997]



It's going to happen very soon

The great event, which will end the horror

Which will end the sorrow

Next Tuesday when the sun goes down

I will play the Moonlight Sonata backwards

This will reverse the effects of the world's mad plunge

Into suffering, for the last 200 million years

What a lovely night that would be

What a sigh of relief, as the senile robins

Become bright red again, and the retired nightingales

Pick up their dusty tails, and assert the Majesty of Creation


The Great Event - Leonard Cohen

Released on the 1997 compilation More Best Of, "The Great Event" stands as a poignant addition to Leonard Cohen's extensive catalogue. This track exemplifies the artist's signature blend of poetic lyricism and haunting melody, characteristic of his work spanning from his early folk period to his later spiritual explorations. Cohen's voice delivers a narrative of profound introspection, inviting listeners to contemplate themes of fate and human connection. As part of his broader discography, the song reflects the mature artistry that defined his career, offering a moment of quiet reflection within the broader landscape of his musical legacy.


Album Lyrics: More Best Of [1997]


Leonard Cohen
"More Best Of [1997]"


1. Never Any Good
2. The Great Event