Dance Me To The End Of Love
Leonard Cohen · Complete Studio Albums Collection [2011]
Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in
Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove
And dance me to the end of love
Yeah dance me to the end of love
Oh let me see your beauty when the witnesses are gone
Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon
Show me slowly what I only know the limits of
And dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the wedding now, dance me on and on
Dance me very tenderly and dance me very long
We're both of us beneath our love, we're both of us above
And dance me to the end of love
Yeah dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the children who are asking to be born
Dance me through the curtains that our kisses have outworn
Raise a tent of shelter now, though every thread is torn
And dance me to the end of love
Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin
Dance me through the panic till I'm gathered safely in
Touch me with your naked hand or touch me with your glove
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance me to the end of love
Dance Me To The End Of Love
Leonard Cohen's 'Dance Me To The End Of Love' stands as a quintessential example of his late-career mastery, blending folk sensibilities with a hauntingly intimate vocal delivery. Recorded for the comprehensive 'Complete Studio Albums Collection,' the track exemplifies Cohen's ability to weave complex theological and romantic themes into accessible, melodic structures. The song reflects the introspective nature of his final years, where spiritual inquiry and personal vulnerability coalesce into a timeless recording. Its enduring appeal lies in its understated power, capturing a specific moment in Cohen's discography that resonates deeply with listeners seeking poetic depth within a traditional song format.