Heart With No Companion
Leonard Cohen · Complete Studio Albums Collection [2011]
Of sorrow and despair
With a love so vast and so shattered
It will reach you everywhere
And I sing this for the captain
Whose ship has not been built
For the mother in confusion
Her cradle still unfilled
For the heart with no companion
For the soul without a king
For the prima ballerina
Who cannot dance to anything
Through the days of shame that are coming
Through the nights of wild distress
Though your promise count for nothing
You must keep it nonetheless
You must keep it for the captain
Whose ship has not been built
For the mother in confusion
Her cradle still unfilled
For the heart with no companion
For the soul without a king
For the prima ballerina
Who cannot dance to anything
Now I greet you from the other side
Of sorrow and despair
Ah with a love so vast and so shattered
It will reach you everywhere
And I sing this for the captain
Whose ship has not been built
For the mother in confusion
Her cradle still unfilled
For the heart with no companion
For the soul without a king
For the prima ballerina
Who cannot dance to anything
Heart With No Companion
Leonard Cohen's "Heart With No Companion" stands as a haunting testament to the artist's mastery of melancholic storytelling. Recorded within the expansive "Complete Studio Albums Collection," the track exemplifies Cohen's signature style, blending folk and jazz influences with a brooding, introspective atmosphere. The song explores themes of emotional isolation and spiritual longing, characteristic of his later works where he often wove together religious imagery with personal vulnerability. With its distinctive vocal delivery and atmospheric instrumentation, the recording captures a moment of profound stillness, inviting listeners to reflect on the complexities of the human heart. It remains a pivotal piece in Cohen's discography, showcasing his ability to transform simple melodies into deep, resonant narratives that have resonated with audiences for decades.