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Artist/Band:
Leonard Cohen
Lyrics for Song: Chelsea Hotel
Lyrics for Album: New Skin For The Old Ceremony [1974]
I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel,
You were talking so brave and so sweet,
Giving me head on the unmade bed,
While the limousines wait in the street.
Those were the reasons and that was New York,
We were running for the money and the flesh.
And that was called love for the workers in song
Probably still is for those of them left.
Ah but you got away, didn't you babe,
You just turned your back on the crowd,
You got away, I never once heard you say,
I need you, I don't need you,
I need you, I don't need you
And all of that jiving around.
I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel
You were famous, your heart was a legend.
You told me again you preferred handsome men
But for me you would make an exception.
And clenching your fist for the ones like us
Who are oppressed by the figures of beauty,
You fixed yourself, you said, "Well never mind,
We are ugly but we have the music."
And then you got away, didn't you babe...
I don't mean to suggest that I loved you the best,
I can't keep track of each fallen robin.
I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel,
That's all, I don't even think of you that often.
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Chelsea Hotel
Leonard Cohen's "Chelsea Hotel" appears on the 1974 album New Skin For The Old Ceremony, marking a pivotal moment in his career where he transitioned from a folk icon to a more experimental and theatrical figure. The track exemplifies the album's signature blend of baroque pop, jazz influences, and Cohen's distinctive, baritone vocal delivery. Recorded during a period of intense personal and artistic evolution, the song reflects the complex emotional landscape of the era, characterized by its intricate arrangements and Cohen's willingness to explore darker, more ambiguous themes. It stands as a testament to his ability to weave together religious imagery with secular storytelling, creating a sonic texture that remains influential in art rock and singer-songwriter genres. The recording captures the raw energy of his mid-1970s output, showcasing a maturity that would define his later work. |
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| Album Lyrics: New Skin For The Old Ceremony [1974] |
Leonard Cohen
"New Skin For The Old Ceremony [1974]"
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