Hallelujah
Jeff Buckley · Georges Lang Volume 2 [2012]
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music do you
Well it goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Well your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew you
And she tied you to her kitchen chair
And she broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Well baby I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
You know I used to live alone before I knew you
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
And love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Well there was a time when you let me know
What's really going on below
But now you never show that to me do you
But remember when I moved in you
And the Holy Dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Maybe there is a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew you
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not somebody who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Jeff Buckley's rendition of "Hallelujah" remains one of the most celebrated interpretations in modern music history. Featured prominently on his seminal 1994 album Grace, the recording showcases Buckley's extraordinary vocal range and emotional depth. His performance transforms the original composition into a hauntingly intimate experience, characterized by delicate guitar work and a soaring, vulnerable delivery. This version helped define Buckley's legacy within the alternative rock and folk genres, distinguishing his style through its raw intensity and poetic phrasing. The song stands as a cornerstone of his discography, illustrating his ability to reinvent existing material while maintaining a profound connection to the source material. It continues to resonate with listeners for its timeless quality and the sheer power of the vocal performance.