I Left A Woman Waiting
Leonard Cohen · Complete Studio Albums Collection [2011]
I met her sometime later
She said, I see your eyes are dead
What happened to you, lover?
What happened to you, my lover?
What happened to you, lover?
What happened to you?
And since she spoke the truth to me
I tried to answer truthfully
Whatever happened to my eyes
Happened to your beauty
Happened to your beauty
What happened to your beauty
Happened to me
We took ourselves to someone's bed
And there we fell together
Quick as dogs and truly dead were we
And free as running water
Free as running water
Free as running water
Free as you and me
The way it's got to be
The way it's got to be, lover
I Left A Woman Waiting
Leonard Cohen's "I Left A Woman Waiting" stands as a poignant exploration of heartbreak and the quiet resignation that often follows a relationship's end. Recorded for his comprehensive studio discography, the track exemplifies Cohen's signature style, blending folk and art rock with a voice that delivers lyrics of profound melancholy. The song reflects a mature perspective on love, moving beyond simple complaint to a contemplative acceptance of departure. Its inclusion in major compilations underscores its status as a staple of his catalog, resonating with listeners who find solace in its honest depiction of emotional vulnerability and the lingering echoes of a life changed by another person.