Lover Lover Lover
Leonard Cohen · Complete Studio Albums Collection [2011]
I said, "father change my name."
The one I'm using now it's covered up
with fear and filth and cowardice and shame.
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me,
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me.
He said, "I locked you in this body,
I meant it as a kind of trial.
You can use it for a weapon,
Or to make some woman smile."
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me,
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me.
"Then let me start again," I cried,
"please let me start again,
I want a face that's fair this time,
I want a spirit that is calm."
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me,
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me.
"I never never turned aside," he said,
"I never walked away.
It was you who built the temple,
it was you who covered up my face."
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me,
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me.
And may the spirit of this song,
May it rise up pure and free.
May it be a shield for you,
a shield against the enemy.
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me,
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me.
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me,
Yes and lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover come back to me
Lover Lover Lover
Leonard Cohen's "Lover Lover Lover" stands as a haunting centerpiece within his expansive discography, characterized by his signature blend of poetic lyricism and melancholic melody. Recorded for the comprehensive "Complete Studio Albums Collection," this track exemplifies Cohen's ability to weave personal introspection with universal themes of longing and spiritual yearning. The song's structure, featuring a distinctive vocal delivery and atmospheric instrumentation, reflects the artistic maturity found in his later works. It serves as a testament to his enduring influence on art rock and folk, capturing the emotional weight of his public persona while remaining a standalone piece of musical history that resonates with listeners seeking depth and authenticity in their recordings.