Fingerprints
Leonard Cohen · Complete Studio Albums Collection [2011]
Now I don't know who I am
My fingerprints were missing
When I wiped away the jam
Yes I called my fingerprints all night
But they don't seem to care
The last time that I saw them
They were leafing through your hair
Fingerprints, fingerprints
Where are you now my fingerprints?
Yeah I thought I'd leave this morning
So I emptied out your drawer
A hundred thousand fingerprints
They floated to the floor
You know you hardly stopped to pick them up
You don't care what you lose
Ah you don't even seem to know
Whose fingerprints are whose
Fingerprints, fingerprints
Where are you now my fingerprints?
And now you want to marry me
You want to take me down the aisle
You want to throw confetti fingerprints
You know that's not my style
O sure I'd like to marry you
But I can't face the dawn
With any girl who knew me
When my fingerprints were on
Fingerprints, fingerprints
Where are you now my fingerprints?
Fingerprints - Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen's "Fingerprints" stands as a haunting centerpiece within his expansive discography, characterized by his signature blend of folk, jazz, and spiritual introspection. Recorded for the comprehensive "Complete Studio Albums Collection," the track exemplifies Cohen's mastery of melancholic storytelling and atmospheric instrumentation. The song reflects his lifelong exploration of themes such as mortality, faith, and the human condition, delivered through a voice that has defined alternative and folk music for decades. With its intricate arrangement and poetic lyrics, "Fingerprints" captures the essence of Cohen's later work, offering a profound listening experience that resonates with listeners seeking depth and emotional resonance in their musical journey.