Our Lady Of Solitude
Leonard Cohen · Complete Studio Albums Collection [2011]
All summer long she touched me
She gathered in my soul
From many a thorn, from many thickets
Her fingers, like a weaver's
Quick and cool
And the light came from her body
And the night went through her grace
All summer long she touched me
And I knew her, I knew her
Face to face
And her dress was blue and silver
And her words were few and small
She is the vessel of the whole wide world
Mistress, oh mistress, of us all
Dearly dead; Queen of Solitude
I thank you with my heart
For keeping me so close to thee
While so many, oh so many, stood apart
And the light came from her body
And the night went through her grace
All summer long she touched me
I knew her, I knew her
Face to face
She gathered in my soul
From many a thorn, from many thickets
Her fingers, like a weaver's
Quick and cool
And the light came from her body
And the night went through her grace
All summer long she touched me
And I knew her, I knew her
Face to face
And her dress was blue and silver
And her words were few and small
She is the vessel of the whole wide world
Mistress, oh mistress, of us all
Dearly dead; Queen of Solitude
I thank you with my heart
For keeping me so close to thee
While so many, oh so many, stood apart
And the light came from her body
And the night went through her grace
All summer long she touched me
I knew her, I knew her
Face to face
Our Lady Of Solitude
Leonard Cohen's "Our Lady Of Solitude" stands as a haunting centerpiece within his expansive discography, embodying the spiritual melancholy characteristic of his later work. Recorded during the era of his complete studio albums, the track reflects Cohen's mastery of blending folk sensibilities with theatrical depth. The song explores themes of isolation and divine presence, utilizing Cohen's distinctive vocal delivery to create an atmosphere of quiet reverence. It serves as a testament to his ability to transform personal introspection into universal art, resonating deeply with listeners who appreciate the intersection of faith and poetic narrative in his recorded legacy.